The Phantom of Kabuki

■ Synopsis ■

After college, your life has fallen into a dull routine.
So when your beloved uncle invites you to apprentice at his kabuki theater in Tokyo, you seize the chance for a fresh start.
Before long, you’re swept up in the vivid, mesmerizing world of traditional Japanese stage drama—alongside two captivating actors and the theater’s strict but enigmatic manager.

Your first project: a new production of Yotsuya Kaidan, a haunting tale of betrayal, murder, and revenge.
But the moment rehearsals begin, misfortune strikes—staff vanish, actors fall ill, and greedy developers circle like vultures.
Worse still, something in the shadows seems to be watching you…

Is it the ghost from the story—or something far more real?
Together with your companions, you’ll unravel the truth behind the old playhouse and fight to protect it from forces both human and supernatural.
Can you hold onto your sanity… or will the darkness claim you when the lights go out?

■ Characters ■

Ryunosuke Tachikawa VI – The Charismatic Star
“You think you’ve got what it takes to be my assistant, princess? Prove it.”

A dazzling kabuki actor celebrated as the greatest of his generation.
Born into an elite lineage, his pride and perfectionism make him both brilliant and impossible.
To make the production succeed, you’ll have to face his fire head-on.

Izumi – The Mysterious Onnagata
“That’s what kabuki is all about—turning suffering into something beautiful.”

A graceful, androgynous performer who plays only female roles.
Izumi’s gentle kindness hides deep emotional scars.
His performances are breathtaking… and his secrets, heartbreaking.

Seiji – The Cool-Headed Manager
“The cast, the crew, and you—are all under my protection. Ghosts included.”

The strict but dependable manager of the theater.
His calm and logical mind keep the chaos at bay, but beneath the surface lies a quiet compassion he rarely shows.

??? – The Passionate Ghost
“What better end to this tragedy than a perfect climax—with my muse by my side?”

A tormented genius from the theater’s past, still lingering in the shadows.
Your presence awakens something in him—first admiration, then obsession.
But as his passion burns out of control, you begin to realize this story can only end in tragedy.