The new stage play is set to open from December 12-24, 2020 at Nihon Seinenkan Hall in Tokyo, on December 29, 2020-January 10, 2021 at Mielparque Hall in Osaka, then returning Seinenkan Hall on February 5-14, 2021. Tickets go on sale beginning November 22.
Hikaru Imamaki commented saying:
"I will be playing the role of Ryoma Echizen in the musical 'The New Prince of Tennis: the First Stage'! I'm very honored to be playing the lead role in a new stage of the series that has been loved by so many people over the years. I'll do my best, and I would appreciate your support!!"