Kurogo Kurusu is a high school student whose passion for kabuki, the traditional Japanese dance-drama, borders on obsessive. When he enters his new school, he is disappointed to discover there is no kabuki club. Rather than give up, Kurogo decides to create one himself, starting with the lower status of a “circle” to avoid immediate rejection. With the support of his best friend Tonbo Murase, he sets out to recruit members. The early chapters focus on the difficult task of gathering classmates who share even a flicker of interest in kabuki. Kurogo’s relentless enthusiasm eventually draws in a diverse group: the quiet and sharp-witted Jin Ebihara, the flamboyant and musically gifted Hanamichi Niwa, the athletic and straightforward Shin Akutsu, and others. Each character brings a distinct personality, and the manga explores how their individual strengths and weaknesses come together through the collaborative demands of kabuki performance.

The setting is a contemporary Japanese high school, and the narrative follows the club’s formation, practice, and preparation for their first public performance. Notable arcs include the group’s struggle to learn the basics of kabuki movement and vocal delivery, a friendly rivalry with the school’s drama club, and the climactic effort to stage a full kabuki piece at the cultural festival. Along the way, Kurogo’s deep knowledge and love for kabuki slowly infect his fellow members, and the story highlights both the beauty of the art form and the universal challenges of building something from nothing. The manga adaptation, illustrated by Chizu Kamiko, adapts the original light novel’s plot into a compact, two-volume series that emphasizes character bonding and the thrill of putting on a show.