King John

The film "King John" (2020) is part of the Saitama Shakespeare Series. This series aimed to perform all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays, and "King John" marks the conclusion of this ambitious project. The production features notable performances from Shun Oguri and Kotaro Yoshida, highlighting the intense themes of madness and war inherent in the play.

Originally scheduled before the pandemic, the performance was revived in December 2022, with shows held in Tokyo, Aichi, Osaka, and Saitama. The all-male cast continues the tradition of the series, where male actors portray all roles. This final installment serves as a significant moment in the history of the Saitama Shakespeare Series, concluding a remarkable 25-year journey through Shakespeare's works.