Atsuko Asano’s near-future science fiction novel series NO.6 will celebrate the 15th anniversary of its 2011 television anime adaptation with a special live event on June 6, 2027, at the Starlight Theater (formerly known as the Flight Ship Theater) in Tokyo, prtimes.jp reported.
The story follows two boys, Shion and Nezumi, who meet inside the dystopian population city of “NO.6” as humanity faces the threat of extinction, working to uncover the city’s true nature and aiming for its collapse and rebirth. Originally launched as a novel in 2003, the property expanded into a 2011 anime adaptation and has now surpassed 2.4 million copies in cumulative circulation, with the franchise currently serializing NO.6 Saikai, the first new entry in the series in 14 years.
Event Details And Ticket Information
- Event Name: NO.6 Special Event
- Date: Sunday, June 6, 2027
- Venue: Starlight Theater (formerly Flight Ship Theater), 4-24-11 Higashi-Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo
- Confirmed Cast: Atsuko Asano, Yuki Kaji (voice of Shion), Yoshimasa Hosoya (voice of Nezumi), and others
- Ticketing: Ticket details and program schedules will be announced via the official X account of the Kodansha Live Entertainment Business Division (Kodansha Live Entertainment Business Division Official X) as they are finalized.
Exhibition Commemorating The Journey Of Shion And Nezumi
Ahead of the 2027 stage celebration, fans can experience an immersive exhibition titled “NO.6 World Exhibition: Tracing the Journey of Shion and Nezumi,” which runs through October 26, 2026, at the Matsuya Ginza Namiki-dori Building / Ginza Mirai Museum in Tokyo. The exhibition commemorates Asano’s 35th year as a published author—she debuted in 1991 with Hotarukan Monogatari and earned the 35th Noma Award for Children’s Literature for Battery in 1997—by showcasing memorable scenes, spatial staging, and artwork from the universe.
Yui Ishikawa (Mikasa), Yûki Kaji (Eren) and Yoshimasa Hosoya (Reiner) give their hearts for #AttackOnTitan event on October 29th, 2017! 😍 pic.twitter.com/uPOZeNOqez
| Milestone / Event | Date | Location / Medium |
|---|---|---|
| Original Novel Launch | 2003 | Book Series (Kodansha) |
| TV Anime Broadcast | 2011 | Television Animation |
| “NO.6 World Exhibition” | Now – October 26, 2026 | Matsuya Ginza Namiki-dori Building, Tokyo |
| 15th Anniversary Special Event | June 6, 2027 | Starlight Theater, Tokyo |
Asano continues to write across genres ranging from children’s literature to historical fiction. The NO.6 Saikai series picks up the narrative two years after the conclusion of the original story, expanding a universe originally illustrated by toi8 under copyright protection by Atsuko Asano and Kodansha, as well as the NO.6 Production Committee.
