Set in a space modeled after Yamitsu High School, the exhibition features iconic scenes and lines that colored the youth of Hanaha, Kai, and their friends, a recreation of the school festival, and photo spots where you can immerse yourself in the world of the series.
As you look back on the story’s journey, you can enjoy a special experience that feels like stepping right into the world of *Honey Lemon Soda*.
Additionally, event-exclusive merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations will be on sale at the venue, and you can pre-order reproductions of the original artwork featuring stunning illustrations!
Tickets are now on sale and selling well! ⭐︎

[Event Overview]
Dates: September 11, 2026 (Fri) – September 30, 2026 (Wed)
Venue: Seibu Shibuya Store, Building B, 4th Floor Event Space
Content: Interactive exhibits, original artwork displays, limited-edition merchandise sales, and more

[Ticket Information]
Advance Ticket Sales Begin: Friday, July 31, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
<Admission Fees (Tax Included)>
General Admission (Junior High School Students and Older): Advance 1,800 yen / Same-Day 2,000 yen
Children (ages 3–elementary school students): Advance 1,000 yen / Same-day 1,200 yen
Admission: Date and time reservations are required for certain dates and time slots (please check the special website for details).

Special Website: https://event.tohakusha.com/honeylemonsoda-exh/

[Organizer & Planner]
Toshirosha Co., Ltd.
Pia Co., Ltd.

(S T O R Y)
This is a kingdom where spirit magic sustains people’s lives.Thanks to spirit magic, everyone lived a prosperous life. However, Eva, the daughter of the Duke of Kurojiku, was a “non-user” who could not use spirit magic at all. She was engaged to the Crown Prince, but he was secretly having an affair with Eva’s stepsister, Marti.
Through the schemes of the Crown Prince and Marti, Eva is framed for a crime she did not commit and is forced to choose between exile or becoming Marti’s slave…!
Eva chooses freedom and resolves to leave the country. Just as she is about to set out on her journey alone, she is met by Alan, a servant who secretly harbors feelings for her…

“Oh, this work is so dazzling!”

—Please share your honest reaction when you were offered the role of Alan in the musical *Spirit Myu*.

I felt that I was being given a new challenge. Personally, I’ve never played such a refreshing role in my career before.I’ve mostly played characters driven by some form of negative energy—men constantly harboring anger due to feelings of inferiority, people unable to shake off tragic events from their past, or reckless men who take risks without a second thought, dragging those around them into their chaos. So when I read the original script, I thought, “Oh, this work is so dazzling!”Alan is a key character in creating that dazzlingly beautiful world, and as I read on, I thought this might be a challenge unlike any I’ve faced before.However, as I read on—and I’m not sure how much I should say about this—there were a few moments where I caught a glimpse of something Alan was hiding, or perhaps a darkness he was carrying within him. I’m deeply honored to have been entrusted with a character who’s so rewarding to portray, even with those aspects included.

“Contrary to his appearance, I thought he was a cute guy.”

—After reading the manga adaptation, what impression did you get of the character Alan?

You can tell from every little detail in the story that Alan is absolutely madly in love with Eva. He suddenly gets all flustered when he’s around her, and when someone else points it out, he clearly gets flustered and tries to cover it up—but he can’t hide it at all.So while I think he’s an endearing guy—despite his appearance—I also realized that not everyone can continue to live with such immense love for a single person that they practically become a different person when it comes to the one they adore. It’s not just his purity; his passion is simply incredible.I consider myself someone with a lot of passion, but even I often stumble over my words or get flustered when trying to convey something important at work. Although our motivations are different, I really related to the passion he keeps hidden in his heart and his unpretentious, wholehearted dedication. I used to think he was very different from me, but I realized that in those ways, he might actually be surprisingly similar to Alan.

“Above all, it’s about how much you can love Eva.”

—As you take on the role of Alan from here on out, what aspects do you hope to emphasize in your performance?

There are so many! First of all, Alan is the youngest of three royal brothers. I’m an only child, and of course, I’m not royalty (laughs). I think it starts with internalizing that kind of family background. But in the group I’m part of in Hokkaido, called NORD, I’m the youngest member, and this year marks our 10th anniversary. In other words, I’ve spent my entire life—from birth until I became self-aware—as the “youngest” in the group, so I think I can find some common ground there.And once I really grasp the essence of being the youngest of three sons, I feel that will lead to the contrast between Alan’s cool, refreshing persona and his purity and innocence. That’s probably going to be the most difficult part to get right, so I want to pay close attention to it as I develop the character.Above all else, it comes down to how much I can love Eva. While Eva is the protagonist and has a role that involves expressing a lot, Alan’s character will naturally take shape as I think deeply about Eva—specifically, what he receives from her, how he changes as a result, and what he gives back to her—in order to create that give-and-take dynamic.

“Let’s create a unique and exciting performance that only this company can pull off.”

—Please tell us what you’re looking forward to and how motivated you feel about taking on this production through the medium of a musical.

I believe the musical format is the perfect medium for weaving the love story found in the original work, which is filled with beautiful nature and cityscapes. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Director Okamoto and Choreographer Tomita on numerous occasions. When I discussed this production of *Spirit Musical* with them,worldview, people often imagine grand stage sets, elaborate mechanisms, colorful lighting equipment, and sometimes even video projections. However, we came to the conclusion that it would be more interesting and impressive to deliberately strip away those extra elements and instead “express magic and nature through the sheer manpower of the actors and dancers.”In short, we decided to create a unique form of expression that only this company can pull off. It might be a bit experimental, but as both an actor and a “creator” who composes music and produces live performances, I’m incredibly excited. Once again, I want to combine the strengths of our cast and crew—who come from a variety of backgrounds—to pursue a form of expression we’ve never seen before.

“We hope to provide you all with a magical experience.”

—Please share a message for readers of the original work and fans looking forward to the performance.

When I read the original work, I was struck by how refreshing and radiant this world is. I believe that when this world appears before your eyes and you experience it live, something within you will change. The entire company is working together with sincerity and dedication to deliver a magical experience to all of you, filled with all our love. Please come to the theater and experience it for yourselves!

Interview Release Commemorative Giveaway Campaign

To celebrate the release of the cast interviews, we’re holding a giveaway campaign!

Three lucky winners will be selectedat random from among those who follow theofficial“Spirit Magic”X account and repost the designated postto receive a Cheki signed by Ken Funaki.

[How to Enter]
①Follow the official“I Can’t Use Spirit Magic”X account
②Repost the “Ken Funaki Giveaway Campaign” post from the official“I Can’t Use Spirit Magic”Xaccount

[Entry Period]
Until11:59 PMon Thursday, September 17

We look forward to receiving lots of entries!

*AnX(formerly Twitter) account is requiredtoenter.
*If you unfollow theofficial “Spirit Magic”X account or unrepost the eligible campaign postduring the entry period, your entry may be invalidated.
*Winnerswill be contacted via direct message from the official“Spirit Magic”X account. Please ensure your settings allow you to receive direct messages.
*Prizes will be shipped only within Japan.
*Prizesare scheduled to be shipped sequentially starting around early October2026. The shipment of prizes will serve as notification of the winners.
*If we are unable to deliver a prize due to an unknown address, a change of address, or a prolonged absence, the winning entry may be deemed invalid.
*Personal information collected from entrants will be used solely for the operation of this campaign, contacting winners, and shipping prizes; it will not be used for any other purpose. Please refer tothe Shueisha Privacy Guidelinesfor details on the handling of personal information.

Performance Information

Musical: “Since My Engagement Was Broken Off for Being a Good-for-Nothing Who Can’t Use Spirit Magic, I Chose Exile Over Becoming My Sister-in-Law’s Slave”

Written and Directed by: Takaya Okamoto

Cast:

Eva: Yui Kishina

Alan: Ken Funaki ( NORD )

Lizley: Shota Kobayashi ( Yumekui NEON )

Marti: Misaki Tanaka

Maria: Anri Isobe

Rudolf: Takeshi Matsubara

Ignis: Akira Kasaya ( ON FLEEK )

Meltia: Kanae Tamiya

and others

Performance Dates:October 8 (Thu) – October 11 (Sun), 2026

Venue: Rikkōkai Hall ( 2-32-3 Kita-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo)

Organizer & Producer: Musical “Seremaho” Production Committee

Official Website:https://musical-seirei.com

Official X:@stage_seireimyu

Original Work Information

“Since My Engagement Was Broken Off for Being an ‘Useless Failure’ Who Can’t Use Spirit Magic, I Chose Exile Over Becoming My Stepsister’s Slave”

Manga: Nemi Takaba

Original Story: Megumegu (EveryStar)　

Currentlyserialized on Shueisha’s shōjo manga site “Rimakomi+”(also available at various e-book stores)
Volumes 1–4 of the manga series are now on sale from Shueisha Girls Comics’ “Isekai Margaret” imprint.

Serialized Titles: *Rose-Colored Days with You* by Hirochi Hiro / *Lip Tint in Love* by KUSUNOKI Nana / *The Villain Caught in a Trap* by Mika Satonaka / *The Thorn Princess of the 4.5-Tatami Room* (Original Story: Zakuri Sato × Art: Yumi Yoshida) /*Blue and Spring* by Aki Kusaka / *Animal-so 202* by Ame Morizuki

One-Shot　

34-page ColorStory: “The Prince’s Prince” by Yuzu Yamada

Yoka Kawahara, Mio Ori, Yomi Mitsuki, Kae Hanabusa, Chihakeru

(S T O R Y)
This is a kingdom where spirit magic sustains people’s lives.Thanks to spirit magic, everyone lived a prosperous life. However, Eva, the daughter of Duke Kurojiku, was a “non-user”—completely unable to wield spirit magic. She was engaged to the Crown Prince, but he was secretly having an affair with Eva’s stepsister, Marti.
Through the schemes of the Crown Prince and Marti, Eva was framed for a crime she did not commit and forced to choose between exile or becoming Marti’s slave…!
Eva chose freedom and resolved to leave the country. Just as she was about to set out on her journey alone, Alan—a servant who secretly harbored feelings for her—appeared before her…

“I want to live as Eva in this world.”

—Please share your honest thoughts when you received the offer to play Eva in the musical *Spirit Miu*.

When I was first approached about the role, I felt a tremendous sense of anxiety, wondering, “Am I really the right person for this?” I felt the immense responsibility of portraying Eva—a character so cherished by fans of the original work, the author, and everyone involved in the production.But as I read the original work, I became increasingly drawn into the world of the story, and my desire to live as Eva within that world grew stronger. Furthermore, when I had the opportunity to meet the people involved in the original work during the photo shoot, I felt their deep love for the story, which made me even more determined. I am filled with the desire to give my all to this production.

“What a girl who knows how to love!”

—After reading the manga adaptation, what did you find most appealing about the character of Eva?

My first thought was, “What a girl who knows how to love so well.” No matter the situation, she never resents others or becomes bitter; instead, she pours her love into those around her while moving forward without compromising her convictions—it’s truly wonderful. I felt that it’s precisely because she’s this kind of person that those around her naturally want to support her and follow her lead.She’s not just kind—she also has real inner strength, which I find incredibly appealing. The more I read, the more I fell in love with her as a character.

“I really feel deep down that Eva is a truly perfectgirl…”

—As you prepare to portray Eva, what aspects do you hope to emphasize in your performance?

I want to focus on expressing the depth of Eva’s love and her unwavering inner strength, no matter the situation. I feel that her charm lies in how she radiates a warmth that envelops others while steadfastly sticking to what she believes in. At the same time, I’d love to convey that gentle, soothing presence—the kind that brightens the atmosphere just by being there. …Putting this into words like this, I’m truly struck by just how perfect Eva really is… While staying true to the original work’s worldview, I want to approach each moment with care so that the audience will think, “Eva on stage was wonderful, too.”

“There are emotions and atmospheres that can only be conveyed through song”

—Please tell us what you’re looking forward to and how motivated you feel about taking on this production through the medium of a musical.

I believe there are emotions and atmospheres that can only be conveyed through song, so I’m really looking forward to sharing this work’s gentle and warm world with everyone through the music.This is my first time appearing in a musical, so of course I have some anxiety and nerves. But more than that, I’m thrilled to take on this new challenge! Through song and acting, I’ll do my very best to faithfully express Eva’s feelings and deliver a production that will leave a lasting impression on everyone who comes to see it.

“While cherishing the world you’ve all come to love”

—Please share a message for readers of the original work and fans looking forward to the performance.

Since this is the first time this cherished work is being adapted for the stage, I imagine some fans of the original work are looking forward to it, while others may feel a bit anxious. I feel truly honored to be able to play the role of Eva in such a special production.I will approach this role with sincerity and dedication to preserve the world you’ve all come to love, while fully conveying the unique charm that can only be experienced on stage. I’ll do my best to ensure that not only fans of the original work, but also those experiencing this story for the first time and everyone who has always supported us, will feel that “it was worth coming to see the show,” so please look forward to it.

Interview Release Commemorative Giveaway Campaign

To celebrate the release of the cast interviews, we’re holding a giveaway campaign!

Three winners will be selectedat random from among those who follow the official“Spirit Magic”X account and repost the designated postto receive a Cheki autographed by Yui Kishina.

[How to Enter]
①Follow the official“I Can’t Use Spirit Magic”X account:
②Repost the “Yui Kishina Giveaway Campaign” post from the official“I Can’t Use Spirit Magic”X account

[Entry Period]
Until11:59 PMon Thursday, September 10

We look forward to receiving lots of entries!

*AnX(formerly Twitter) account is requiredto enter.
*If you unfollow theofficial “Spirit Magic”X account or undo the repost of the eligible postduring the entry period, your entry may be invalidated.
*Winnerswill be contacted via direct message from the official“Spirit Magic”X account. Please ensure your settings allow you to receive direct messages.
*Prizes will be shipped only within Japan.
*Prizesare scheduled to be shipped sequentially starting around early October2026. The shipment of prizes will serve as notification of the winners.
*If we are unable to deliver a prize due to an unknown address, a change of address, or a prolonged absence, the winning entry may be deemed invalid.
*Personal information collected from entrants will be used solely for the operation of this campaign, contacting winners, and shipping prizes; it will not be used for any other purpose. Please refer tothe Shueisha Privacy Guidelinesregarding the handling of personal information.

Performance Information

Musical: “Since My Engagement Was Broken Off Because I Was Deemed Useless for Being Unable to Use Spirit Magic, I Chose Exile Over Becoming My Sister-in-Law’s Slave”

Written and Directed by: Takaya Okamoto

Cast:

Eva: Yui Kishina

Alan: Ken Funaki ( NORD )

Lizley: Shota Kobayashi ( Yumekui NEON )

Marti: Misaki Tanaka

Maria: Anri Isobe

Rudolf: Takeshi Matsubara

Ignis: Akira Kasaya ( ON FLEEK )

Meltia: Kanae Tamiya

and others

Performance Dates:October 8 (Thu) – October 11 (Sun), 2026

Venue: Rikkoukai Hall ( 2-32-3 Kita-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo)

Organizer & Producer: Musical “Seremaho” Production Committee

Official Website:https://musical-seirei.com

Official X:@stage_seireimyu

Original Work Information

“Since My Engagement Was Broken Off Because I Was Deemed Useless for Being Unable to Use Spirit Magic, I Chose Exile Over Becoming My Sister-in-Law’s Slave”

Manga: Nemi Takaba

Original Story: Megumegu (EveryStar)　

Currentlyserialized on Shueisha’s shōjo manga site “Rimakomi+”(also available at various e-book stores)
Volumes 1–4 of the manga series are now on sale from Shueisha Girls Comics’ “Isekai Margaret” imprint.

Serialized Lineup:49-page colorfeature“Urban Legend Deconstruction Center: ParallelFile” by Emi Ishikawa/41-page colorfeature “Soaring in the Spring Breeze” by Honoka Kinoshita / “My Foster Parent Is the Grim Reaper” by Suzu Kumano /“Ambiguous Blue Beast” by Mayu Sakai / “Kamisama-kun’s Sensual Secrets” by Ari Rino / “Kirishima-kun Isn’t Normal” by Utano Yuzuki (Original Story: Miyuki Asai)

Serialized Titles: “Talent”byFumi Yoshinaga /“Twice a Day” by IKUEMI RYO /“Tama no Koshiire: Ashigirl Edo” by Shoko Morimoto /“Dancing GenerationSenior” by MAKIMURA SATORU /“Divorced Mermaid, Drowning in Love” by Daisy Yamada / “Hold Me Tight—And Kiss Me While You’re At It” by Aoi Mimori / “Marilyn Is Gone” by Megumi Hazuki /“Papa Told Me” by Nanae Haruno / “Failed Meals” by Tomoko Matsuoka

One-Shot Stories: “Half a Woman” by Momokan / “Warning: My Sweet Boyfriend Is Overprotective” by Yuta Tomonari

The sales period runs from September 1 to September 30, 2026.
Available for purchase at Animate Online.

Official website URL: https://www.animate-onlineshop.jp/pn/pd/3533307/

Serialized Titles: *Blue and Spring* by Aki Kusaka /“Lip Tint in Love” by KUSUNOKI Nana / “The Villain Caught in a Trap” by Mika Satonaka / “Kaori Ichijo Doesn’t Know Love” by Satsuki Tatsukawa / “The Briar Princess of the 4.5-Tatami Room” Original Story: Zakuri Sato × Art: Yumi Yoshida /“Animal-so 202” by Ame Morizuki

One-Shot Stories: Natsuki Kosaka, Ayaka Hanamatsu, Mako Anno, Aki Monchi, Michi Ihara, Ho Suzumizu

41-page center colorspread: “Love and Synchronicity” by Tsumugi Kotono /39-page colorspread: “Gusts and Beats” by Karuho Shiina

Serialized Lineup: “A Star Brighter Than the Sun” by KAWAHARA KAZUNE / “Sorry for This Ugly Love” by NISHIHIRO AKI /“Dream or Reality” by SAKISAKA IO / “My Big Sister’s Midori-kun” by MEGURO AMU / “Pure White Blue” by Jin Yuki /“Re:blue” by Matsuri Kase /“Strawberry Cake” by Ayu Kitazato / “It’s Too Soon to Fall in Love with a God” by Meo Futami / “How to Train Shiro Gin” by Nao Arihara / “Because This Is My First Love” by Mano Momohaku /"The Boy Next to Me, Fukami, Might Become an Idol" Original Story: Haruno Aoyama; Art: Haruka Chizu

Serialized Titles: *Lip Tint in Love* by KUSUNOKI Nana / *The Villain Caught in a Trap* by Mika Satonaka /*I LOVE YOU:Force Majeure* by HOSHINO MIZUKI / *Sentimental Kiss* by Mikko Komori /*Kaori Ichijo Doesn’t Know Love* by Satsuki Tatsukawa / *Animal-so 202* by Ame Morizuki

One-Shot Stories: Komugi Yuzuki, Ren Miyabi, Gumi Kōu, Soyogi Yokokawa

Serialized Titles: *My First Big Brother* by Junko Kasumi /“Soaring in the Spring Breeze” by Honoka Kinoshita / “My Foster Parent Is a Grim Reaper” by Suzu Kumano / “Ambiguous Blue Beast” by Mayu Sakai / “Bishin-kun’s Lustrous Secrets” by Ari Rino / 91-page color feature “Goodbye, Miniskirt” by Aoi Makino

One-Shot: “I Won’t Be Friends with Someone Who Likes the Same Idol!” by Yuki Kobayashi

The collection features six selected works: *I Love You, Baby★★* (by Yoko Maki), *Kamikaze Thief Jeanne* (by Yuna Tanemura), *Children’s Toys* (by Miho Kohana), *Honey lemon soda*(by MURATA Mayu), *Yumeiro Patissière* (by MATSUMOTO NATSUMI), and *Lunatic Acrobatic Troupe* (by A-min Okada)—six works that continue to be loved across generations—the collection captures the unique worlds and charming characters of these series through fashion items. (Distributor: BEAMS Co., Ltd.)

This collection features a total of 12 apparel items incorporating motifs symbolic of each work and memorable elements from the stories, as well as 8 types of merchandise sure to delight devoted fans.

The collection will be available from Friday, August 14, 2026, through Thursday, August 27, 2026.

The collection will be available at the official BEAMS website, BEAMS Japan (Shinjuku), BEAMS News, BEAMS Heart Cocoon City, BEAMS Heart LaLaport EXPOCITY,BEAMS Sendai, BEAMS Street Umeda, BEAMS Sapporo, BEAMS Fukuoka, and BEAMS Kagoshima.

Official Website URL: https://www.beams.co.jp/news/4893/

To coincide with this event, there will also be a brand-new illustration themed “Dark Cherry Check”!

In addition to the distribution of “bonus postcards,”
there will be plenty of new merchandise, including acrylic stands featuring the original illustration, a photo booth, and
and a daily flip calendar featuring iconic scenes—there’s a wealth of new merchandise!
The “Pashacore Clear Ver.” also includes a rare version featuring doodles and autographs from Miyako, Fuyuka, and the others!
The rare version features a luxurious design using aurora foil.

*Bonus items will be distributed for every 1,100 yen (tax included) spent on purchases or pre-orders of “Hallelujah Baby” merchandise during the campaign period,
　or for every related book or CD purchased or pre-ordered (minimum deposit of 1,100 yen, tax included required).

The campaign runs from Friday, September 25, 2026, through Sunday, October 18, 2026.

Pre-orders are now being accepted at Movic Online Store, Animate Online Store, and participating Animate stores.
*Please check the Animate Online Store page for a list of participating stores.

Official Website URL
■ Movic Online Store
https://www.movic.jp/shop/r/r601045/?filtercode13=1&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=jp_X00080

■Animate Online Store
https://www.animate-onlineshop.jp/contents/fair_event/detail.php?id=115830&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=animate_evcp_fair_event115830_20260703

SerializedLineup:*Dancing GenerationSenior* by MAKIMURA SATORU /“Misaki-kun’s Clumsy, Overwhelming Love” by Satomura / “Stars and Detours” by Kozue Onoyama / “Marilyn Is Gone” by Megumi Hazuki / “Playing Bandages” by Aona Yamagata / “The Yakiniku Girl: Akane Ayamonji” by Zakuri Sato /“Tsumetakute yawaraka” by Ami Wozumi / “Hanamikoji North Diary” by Momokan / “The Guy Next Door Only Thinks About Love” by Kotoha Nakano /“Papa ToldMe” by Nanae Haruno / “Failed Meals” by Tomoko Matsuoka