Sega is running a stage play for Phantasy Star Online 2, titled “Phantasy Star Online 2 -ON STAGE-“. It will run from December 4th to the 7th. The play is a project meant to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the first Phantasy Star Online game’s release. More anniversary projects besides the play are reportedly on the way and yet to be announced. The official website for -ON STAGE- can be seen here. Sega staffers involved with the Phantasy Star franchise will have supervisory roles in the play, including Satoshi Sakai (producer) and Yuya Kimura (director.)
The play involves a young high school student who logs into Phantasy Star Online 2 on an otherwise normal day, but quickly finds his online adventures going awry. Tickets for the play come with a PSO2 download code for a costume themed after the fictional high school in the play (apparently also including a special sword unique to the costume) and a one-time use item called the Color Change Pass, the purpose of which hasn’t been thoroughly specified yet.
Continue reading the article to check out a promotional video, showcasing the cast members and the special attendance bonuses!
For a look at each of the stage actors’ names (and other roles they’ve participated in), be sure to check out this AnimeNewsNetwork article, which supplied the information for this Segalization writeup.