Taiga Drama "Gyakuzoku no Bakushin" Premiere Public Viewing & Talk 2027

Dates & time: January 10, 2027 (Sun) 17:00〜19:30
Price & booking: Free (advance application, lottery) Apply via Hikone City's online application service (Nov 9, 9:00 – Dec 11, 17:00). Phone and email applications are not accepted. Up to 2 people per application, one application per person. A lottery is held if oversubscribed; results are emailed around Dec 18. Bring photo ID on the day. Seats are assigned at random at check-in.
Venue & access: Proceed Arena HIKONE (Hikone, Shiga) 5-minute walk from Minami-Hikone Station (JR Biwako Line)

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Why You Should Visit

A public viewing of the first episode of NHK's 2027 taiga (year-long historical) drama "Gyakuzoku no Bakushin," shown on a big screen at Proceed Arena HIKONE in Hikone, Shiga. The guest is actor Takashi Okabe, who plays Ii Naosuke in the series, joining a pre-talk before the broadcast and an after-talk once it ends. Admission is free, but you must apply in advance through Hikone City's online application system, and a lottery is held if applications exceed the roughly 400 seats. A good fit for fans who want to watch the premiere together with a crowd.

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Guest

Takashi Okabe (plays Ii Naosuke)

* Transferring or reselling entry is prohibited; entry will be refused if resale is confirmed

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FAQ

Is there a fee?

Admission is free, but advance application is required and a lottery is held if oversubscribed.

When is the application deadline?

Applications close at 17:00 on Friday, December 11, 2026. They are accepted only through Hikone City's online application service, not by phone or email.

How many people can apply together?

Up to 2 people per application. Groups of 3 or more need separate applications in each companion's name. Seats are assigned at random on the day, so companions may not sit together.