70th Anniversary of Kohei Tsuka’s birth features a special performance of “Neo Bakumatsu Junjoden FAKE NEWS” starring former NGT48 captain, Kitahara Rie

Kohei Tsuka is one of Japan’s well-known playwrights who died at an early age of 62 due to lung cancer back in 2010.

In 2018, Kohei would be 70-years-old and to celebrate his 70th anniversary of his birth, a special performance titled “Neo Bakumatsu Junjoden FAKE NEWS” and will be featured from July 7th through July 30th at Kinokuniya Hall.

The special will feature recently graduate NGT48 member, Kitahara Rie as the main female cast member alongside Mikata Ryousuke, Komatsu Junya, Tanaka Ryousei, Atsuki Masuko, Matsura Ryounosuke and Hosogai Kei.