A press event for Cirque du Soleil’s Japan tour of “Earth Pharmaceutical KOOZA” was held at Fuji Television headquarters in Daiba, Tokyo. King, one of the characters, appeared as an opening act, building excitement in the venue before the show began, and the event unfolded with staging that felt like a live performance.
The announcement event for the tour was held at Fuji Television headquarters in Daiba, Tokyo, on 8 October, formally confirming that the Tokyo tour would take place in February next year and the Osaka tour in August of the same year. The tour is titled “Earth Pharmaceutical KOOZA,” marking the show’s return to Japan for the first time in 16 years.
Characters including King appeared at the venue, and part of the show was performed for reporters and attendees. The programme featured a unicycle duo and distinctive performances combining acrobatics and comedy, filling the venue with applause and cheers.
Fuji Television’s president, a representative of Cirque du Soleil and the CEO of special sponsor Earth Pharmaceutical attended the organisers’ addresses, where the appeal of KOOZA and the significance of its return to Japan were discussed. It was also announced that Shitara Osamu (設楽統), Yagi Rikako (八木莉可子) and FANTASTICS would serve as special supporters.
The Tokyo tour is scheduled to run from 24 February to 25 April 2027 at Odaiba Big Top, while the Osaka tour is scheduled to run from 7 August to 24 October at Osaka Big Top.