"Spirited Away Musical" 1st Ticketing, Opens Today (10/29) at 2 PM! ๐คฏ (ft. Ticketing Platforms, Prices, Seating Tips, Casting Guide)
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Folks! Folks! ๐คฏ Finally... the day has come! The masterpiece from Studio Ghibli that captivated a generation since its release in 2001! **〈Spirited Away〉** is finally making its debut in **Seoul** as an **'Original Tour Musical'** in January 2026! ๐ญ
This is the very 'original production' that achieved a sold-out, full-house record in Japan, London, and Shanghai.
For those of you exclaiming, "I absolutely must see this!", the 1st ticket open is **today (October 29th) at 2 PM**! ๐
Information on ticketing platforms, seating tips, and casting lineup for successful 'ticket-fighting'! I'll meticulously compile everything perfectly for you right now!
A piece of news eagerly awaited by both Ghibli fans and musical fans! ๐ช️
Hayao Miyazaki's 〈Spirited Away〉 leaps off the screen, coming to the stage of the Seoul Arts Center for just 78 days in January 2026.
As the official original version of the world tour, the fantastic world from the animation will unfold before your eyes through the actors' performances and exquisite puppet techniques. ๐ฒ Just imagining Chihiro's adventure, her reunion with Haku, and the scenes of Yubaba's bathhouse already excites me.
The 1st ticket open is today! Here's a comprehensive summary of everything you need to know before joining the 'ticket-fighting' battle! Check it now and have a successful ticketing experience!
1. Performance Basic Information (The "What" and "Where") ๐
First, let's go over the core information about the performance.
- Performance Name: 〈Spirited Away〉 Original Tour (SPIRITED AWAY)
- Performance Period: January 7th (Wednesday), 2026 ~ March 22nd (Sunday), 2026 (For 78 days, a limited engagement in Korea!)
- Venue: 2406 Nambuๅพช็ฏ-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, **Seoul Arts Center Opera House**
- Running Time: 180 minutes (including a 20-minute intermission) - You can experience the long journey vividly on stage.
- Age Requirement: Elementary school students and above (Born before December 31st, 2019. Pre-school children are not permitted.)
- Special Features: **Original Japanese language performance** + **Korean subtitle machine** provided. (Refer to the seating tips below for comfortable subtitle viewing!)
2. "This is Unmissable!" ๐คฏ 3 Viewing Highlights!
It's not just a simple live-action adaptation of an animation. Here are 3 special viewing highlights that make this performance unique and not to be missed!
- 1. Joe Hisaishi's Music with a 'Live Orchestra'! ๐ถ
- The OST of the movie 〈Spirited Away〉 is a masterpiece in itself. You can experience the moving and beautiful music by **Joe Hisaishi**, the master of film scores, with a **live performance by an 11-member orchestra** on stage. Just thinking of famous pieces like 'One Summer's Day', 'The River', 'Reprise' being played live already gives me goosebumps and brings tears to my eyes... ๐ญ It will be the best experience, amplifying the film's emotions many times over.
- 2. Overwhelming Spectacle! 'Yubaba's Bathhouse' Comes to Life! ♨️
- The fantastic and mysterious 'Yubaba's Bathhouse' (hot springs resort) and the 'World of Gods' from the animation are perfectly realized with ็ซไฝ stage transformations and intricate art design. In particular, the staging combining actors and **exquisite puppets** (such as Kaonashi, Yubaba, and Kamaji's arms) will provide a wondrous and immersive experience, as if watching a "living animation" directly. The stage technology and direction have received overwhelming praise.
- 3. World-Class Production Team & 'Authentic' Casting! ๐ญ
- The legendary director **John Caird**, who has helmed world-renowned masterpieces like the musical 〈Les Misรฉrables〉 and 〈Knights' Tale〉, is directing this production. His delicate and profound direction is highly anticipated to see how it reinterprets Ghibli's sensibilities.
- What's more, **Mari Natsuki**, the voice actor who originally **voiced Yubaba / Zeniba** in the 2001 animation, will be performing on stage herself! (100% synchronization guaranteed!) This will be a special experience to encounter the original emotion of the animation live on stage.
3. ๐จ 1st Ticket Open! "Today 2 PM, Are You Ready?" (Q&A)
To all 'ticket-fighting' warriors! Here is the most important information that you must not miss. Are you ready?!
❓ Q. When and where does the 1st ticket open? ๐️
- A. Ticket Open: It's **TODAY! October 29th (Wednesday), 2025, at exactly 2 PM!** ์ ๋๋ค. (Approximately 2 hours left! ๐)
- A. Ticketing Platforms: **NOL Ticket**, **Seoul Arts Center**, **YES24** (Total 3 platforms! Since they open simultaneously on multiple sites, access and book through your preferred one.)
- A. (1st Ticket Performance Period): The 1st tickets are for a total of 16 performances from **January 7th (Wednesday), 2026, to January 18th (Sunday), 2026**. This 1st ticket release amounts to approximately 30,000 seats!
❓ Q. How much does it cost? ๐ฐ (By Seat Grade)
- A. Official Ticket Prices (KRW):
- R Seats: 190,000 KRW (Center stage, optimal view without obstructions)
- S Seats: 160,000 KRW (1st floor side or 2nd floor front-center rows, decent view)
- A Seats: 130,000 KRW (2nd floor side or 3rd floor center, potential for partial view obstruction)
- B Seats: 90,000 KRW (3rd floor rear or view-restricted seats, affordable price)
❓ Q. Any Discount Pro Tips! ๐ธ (Based on 1st Open)
- A. For the 1st open, there are 3 types of discounts! (No stacking of discounts)
- Matinee (Daytime) Performance: 10% discount (Limited to Wednesday, Thursday daytime performances, up to 4 tickets per person)
- Youth Discount: A seats, B seats 20% discount (Born between January 1st, 2008 ~ December 31st, 2019. Proof required, e.g., student ID!)
- Disabled/National Merit Discount: 30% discount (Proof required, bring welfare card, etc.)
❓ Q. Seating Tips for Successful 'Ticket-Fighting'! ๐ช (Seoul Arts Center Opera House)
- A. The Seoul Arts Center Opera House is a large theater with approximately 2,000 seats spread across 4 floors.
- [Best Seats (Stage Direction + Sound):] **1st floor center rows 10-20** are considered the best area to experience the stage and orchestra sound most vividly. Recommended for those who don't want to miss the actors' subtle expressions and puppet movements.
- [Subtitles & Value for Money]: This is an 'original Japanese language' performance, and **Korean subtitle machines** will be installed on both sides of the stage. To comfortably watch with subtitles, **the front-center of the 2nd floor** or **the rear seats of the 1st floor** are also good choices. The 2nd floor center is highly preferred for its excellent overall view of the stage.
- [Overall View]: Given the nature of this performance, with its important use of puppets and various stage directions, considering seats that offer a good overall view is also a good approach. The 3rd and 4th floors, while further from the stage, are good for appreciating the overall direction and grandeur.
- [Ticketing Basics]: **PC booking** is much more stable than mobile! Log in beforehand from 1:50 PM and synchronize with a server time tracker.
4. Casting? "Three Haku's!" ๐ (Main Cast)
This performance features the original Japanese touring team, which has achieved incredible sold-out records in Japan, meaning you can expect a proven cast. Moreover, having the original voice actor directly appear is truly a special casting!
- Chihiro: Mone Kamishiraishi / Rina Kawaei (Double Cast)
- Haku: Kotaro Daigo / Atsuki Mashiko / Nichika Akutsu (Triple Cast)
- Yubaba/Zeniba: **Mari Natsuki (Original Voice Actress from 2001 Animation!)** / Aki Hano / Hitomi Takahashi (Triple Cast)
- Kaonashi (No-Face): Satoshi Nakagawa / Ryo Sawamura (Double Cast)
- Kamaji: Satoshi Hashimoto / Tomu Miyazaki (Double Cast)
(※ Don't worry if you don't recognize the actors! Since it's a proven original team, the most important thing is to secure good seats that fit your preferred viewing time and location!)
The 〈Spirited Away〉 original tour musical, which caused a sold-out sensation worldwide! A fantastical world, permitted to only approximately 200,000 people for just 78 days, is finally coming to Seoul.
If you're a Ghibli fan or a musical fan, you absolutely cannot miss this opportunity, right? ๐ญ
**Today at 2 PM!** Don't forget your 'ticket-fighting' alarm, and I wish you all successful ticketing! ๐
Which character are you most excited to see on stage? ๐ค I wonder what kind of charisma Mari Natsuki's Yubaba will exude on stage, or how the 'Kaonashi' (No-Face) expressed through intricate puppet techniques will stir our emotions! ๐
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