CRUD: Futagokoro Kyousou

In the wake of a scandal, Arato Nikkuni is demoted from his elite government job and transferred to the remote island of Izumosuito. There he encounters the grand casino CRUD, and its young yakuza boss, Yuki Tensho. Inexplicably drawn to one another, their beliefs clash, and the two soon become embroiled in a life-or-death power struggle. On top of it all, Izumosuito happens to be home to a powerful supernatural force, sealed away at the bottom of the sea... CRUD is the first play produced by Yu Akahoshi's theater troupe, Zero Terra. It ran from September 28th - October 2nd, 2022 in Tokyo.

The 9th production of Reticle Tokyo Troupe.

The 8th production of Reticle Tokyo Troupe.

The survivors and hunters were engaged in a mysterious game within the manor. A prospector seeking golden "treasure" and a night watchman obsessed with "complete victory" meet, clash, and continue to fight, each burdened by their respective "pasts." At the end of this never-ending zero-sum game, where can we find the "light" of salvation? Those who try to crawl out of the darkness and those who try to embrace and protect the darkness Will they be able to have it all? Or...

A four-on-one game of tag, win it and I shall grant you any wish. No matter what that "wish" is... Amidst the inexplicable games played between Survivors and Hunters within the manor, "that person" who should not exist has appeared. The Phantom. Before long, both Survivors and Hunters began to call him by that name. In order to solve the mystery, the Survivor "Prisoner" and the Hunters Wu Chang each begin to make their move. In the process, they will find themselves confronting their own pasts. Just what, exactly, is the Phantom?

A rebooted version of Zero Terra's original CRUD play from 2022.

A stage play produced by theater troupe Zero Terra. It was a remake of the 2013 Reticle Tokyo Troupe production of the same name.

The 7th production of Reticle Tokyo Troupe.