>>3226139Right before the show, all the actors, the producer and the script writer were on stage with solemn expressions. They gave us a typical japanese apology for Kogi's actor's case. They explained us why he couldn't be on stage. Then Kogi's actor arrived on stage, tried to explain himself but he was crying so much he had trouble speaking. I saw some japanese fans crying.
Then people gave him a super long applaud.
After this, the show started. The plot is mainly the same as 2016 Atsukashiyama Ibun but there were some change.
We had Jiji sing before the scene with Yoshitsune and Benkei.
The introducing scene was pretty much the same but with ghost Kogi. Also they didn't use the game's BGM and Kiyomitsu's acting wasn't as cute. He waved quickly. It was boring.
The next scene with Jiji and Kogi was shorter than 2016 Atsukashiyama.
Next, the fight between Iwatooshi and Imanotsurugi was also shorter and different.
Then they added more jokes with Ishikirimaru.
They made the scenes were they introduce the characters funnier overall but reduced dialog. Also, Jiji threw a paper plane.
Imanotsurugi's song had a new choreography. It was more energetic and cuter.
The fights scene were impressive. The actors all got better. It was amazing to watch them live. Their singing got better too.
The scene when Yoshitsune turns evil was amazing with the lights. His costume was different though. The ending is also all different. Jiji did even less and the last fight wasn't as satisfying.