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November Issue of 'Confetti' Magazine

On October 6th, 2025, Long Run Planning Co., Ltd., based in Shinjuku, Tokyo, proudly launches the November issue (Vol. 250) of the theater information magazine 'Confetti'. The core philosophy of this publication is to make entertainment more accessible to everyone.

Widely distributed throughout the Tokyo metropolitan area, the magazine will be available at over 1,500 locations, including theaters, shops, and train stations. As a free publication, 'Confetti' has been a crucial source of information in the theater world since its inception in 2004. It features exclusive interviews with trending talents, discounted tickets available only to readers, and unique columns that cover various live entertainment genres, including plays, musicals, traditional performances, and concerts.

This month's cover showcases two celebrated actors: Junpei Mizobata and Mugi Kadowaki from the Nitosha performance of the play 'Tragedy of the Hunting Ground', alongside Misuka Ueno, who will be featured in the special performance 'MISHIMA', a celebration of Yukio Mishima's 100th birthday performed by the orchestra and ballet.

Exclusive Highlights

The November issue includes enticing interviews and stunning photography that you won't find anywhere else, along with special giveaway opportunities! Here’s a sneak peek at some of the featured interviews:

• - Junpei Mizobata & Mugi Kadowaki

Nitosha's performance of 'Tragedy of the Hunting Ground'

• - Daigo Matsui, Whelton Higashi & Satoshi Motoori

Gojigen's 20th performance 'The Day You Like'

• - Tatsunari Kimura

'Madman also seeks salvation - Once, we loved'

• - Daiki Nishikawa

Komatsu-za's 156th performance 'Crybaby, Precocious Takuboku Ishikawa'

• - Takeshi Matsumura & Tomohito Yashima

Kamukamu Minikino's vol.75 'Bear Muk - Enma's Hungry Demon Hot Spring Incident'

• - Akio Kaneda & Takayuki Takama

Takufes' 13th performance 'Kiss'

• - Play: 'Uroboros - To Judge the Police is up to us'

And many more fascinating performances, including:

• - Ryo Hirano & Gaku Matsuda in 'Time Travels - LOSER - 2'
• - Yukikazu Kano in Hanagumi's Kabuki's 'Kagerouza'
• - Yuna & Aimi Nakano in the play 'Heaven Burns Red'
• - Ayaka Mori & Naon Yamazaki in the musical 'Little Prince'
• - Toshi Sakakibara in 'Lucky Dog 1 on Stage'
• - Kisara Matsumura & Hajime Sakura in 'Your Royal Highness, I Definitely Don't Want to Be Killed by You This Time!'
• - Riho Uehara & LEN in 'Gift of Classics & Musicals - Eternal Music -'
• - Liam O'Meilly in a special performance 'Spiral Swirl - Aoyagi'
• - Haruka Sasaki in 'Ballet Muses - The Goddess of Ballet 2025-'
• - Eriko Nakashima with the Tokyo Ballet Company's 'Don Quixote', complete with two acts
• - Maki Naramura, Mizuka Ueno & Ikuko Kawai in the dedicated performance 'MISHIMA' - an orchestral and ballet feast
• - Minoru Kanamori & Sawako Iseki in Noism0 + Noism1's 'The Song of the Mysterious Stranger'

About 'Confetti'

The theater information magazine 'Confetti' is published on the first Monday of every month. With a circulation of about 50,000 copies of the main magazine and 30,000 copies of the intro (a compact version), the publication also features a web version boasting 20,000 downloads and 110,000 website sessions. It is printed in full color on A4-sized, 56-page professional-quality paper, ensuring that the vibrant world of theater is beautifully captured for all its readers.

The magazine is distributed widely through locations such as theaters, shops, stations, music venues, cinemas, art museums, supermarkets, schools, and bookstores across the metropolitan area. This wide-reaching distribution makes 'Confetti' a go-to resource for theater enthusiasts throughout the region.

If you’re interested in past editions of 'Confetti', they are easily accessible online, further proving this magazine's commitment to enhancing the lives of theatergoers.

Company Overview

Long Run Planning Co., Ltd. was founded in February 2004 with a mission to make entertainment more accessible to a broader audience. The company aims to expand the market size of Japan's entertainment industry by supporting event organizers and providing vital promotional opportunities.
Located at: 25 Fukurocho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0828, the company is led by President Hirotaka Kurematsu. Besides publishing 'Confetti', their services include the operation of a ticket sales website and other event support services, along with managing long-standing partnerships within the industry. Explore more about them at Long Run Planning.