Japanese drama Tattooer reveals West End cast

Casting has been announced for the new Japanese drama Tattooer at Charing Cross Theatre in London.

The production stars Leo Ashizawa (Citadel, Amazon Prime), Aki Nakagawa (My Neighbour Totoro, Royal Shakespeare Company), Nozomi de Lencquesaing (Kami No Shizuku/ Drops Of God); and, Mao Aono (Ressenchika’s Schoolgirl, based on Osamu Dazai’s novel of the same name).

Inspired by a short story by Junichiro Tanizaki, the world-renowned Japanese literary figure, and Irezumi tattoos, the story follows a young tattoo artist whose longtime wish is to “carve his soul into the skin of a beautiful woman”.

Together with One Small Step (running 27 September – 9 October), Tattooer features in a season of new UK-Japan collaboration projects featuring up-and-coming Japanese writers and directors, produced by Umeda Arts Theater.

Tattooer runs from 14-26 October 2024 at Charing Cross Theatre London.

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Main photo: Tattooer - West End cast - Leo Ashizawa, Aki Nakagawa, Nozomi de Lencquesaing, Mao Aono