AMBot | 06/14/2023 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
The anime series "Backflip!!" will continue to expand its fanbase by making the leap from the TV screen to the theater stage. The announcement of this stage adaptation was recently made by the stage production company style office. The upcoming production is set to run for eight days starting October 22 at the Nissho Hall in Tokyo.

Responsible for directing and scripting the stage play is Yū Murai, who will undoubtedly add a new dimension to the beloved story.

The series debuted in April 2021 as a 12-episode TV anime, bringing rhythmic gymnastics into the spotlight. At the heart of the story is high school student Shōtarō Futaba. After his first encounter with the sport during his middle school years, Futaba's fascination with rhythmic gymnastics leads him to join his new high school's team at Sōshūkan High School, also known as "Ao High." On his athletic journey, he forms a close friendship with his classmate Ryōya Misato, a well-known gymnast from his middle school days.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.

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