Young acting talents gather! Finalists for "A-Gei Grand Prix" have been decided! Final Stage to be held in Kichijoji on August 2!

The program of "Oshibai Fest" held on the same day, including the first screening of the short film "Exchange Diary," is also open to the public!

2025.07.17 18:00

ACT芸能進学校

The "A-Gei Grand Prix 2025" is hosted by ACT Performing Arts Academy (a.k.a. A-Gei), an online acting school open to children and adults. This is an audition event where children and young people who aspire to be actors in the future compete against each other in terms of acting ability, individuality, and expressiveness.

The 2nd stage was held in July, and the 11 finalists who won the fierce competition were selected.

Five were selected from general entries and six from current A-Gei students. The final stage, the final selection, will be held during "Oshibai Fest" on August 2 (Saturday).

Please watch out for the performances by these fresh talents who are expected to make their mark in the future.

「A芸グランプリ」ファイナリスト決定！

The finalists for the "A-Gei Grand Prix" have been determined!

Scene of the 2nd stage of A-Gei Grand Prix

https://youtube.com/live/iME8C9nOFgg?feature=share

A-Gei Grand Prix 2nd stage result announcement

https://www.youtube.com/live/BKr2ozchEk4?feature=shared

◆Acting with charm, surpass yourself...after the 2nd stage

The following four directors and actors participated as judges for the 2nd stage.

Director Hayato Sasahara (film director)

Director: Hideaki Iglo (actor/director)

Kosuke Hishinuma (Film director)

◯Ako Mizutsu (Actor/Screenwriter)

Comments from the 11 finalists and 3 members of the jury are now available.

Jury Comments

Hideaki Iglo (Actor, Film Director)

Thank you to all the participants in the 2nd stage of the A-Gei Grand Prix. Congratulations to those who made it to the final stage. For those who did not make it to the final stage, it was a really nice fight.

In a sense, the crazy project of having a grand prix and an online competition based on performances was turned into a wonderful festival thanks to the challenging spirit of each and every one of you. I felt like I had experienced an extraordinary festival. What kind of final scene awaits us in the final stage? I'm really curious about the ending of this piece~!

Ako Mizutsu (Actor/Screenwriter)

I really enjoyed the performance, not only as a judge but also as an audience member, because the way they performed with all their might while struggling with nervousness was brilliant. I believe that experiencing this performance under pressure will be a big plus in the future. There are many people who cannot find their dreams or what they love, but I think everyone who is working hard in acting is truly lucky. I look forward to seeing you shine brighter and brighter.

Director Kosuke Hishinuma (film director)

It was an amazing contest in which we were able to meet a number of remarkable talents. The online screening process was a fierce battle for both the judges and the entrants. Let me congratulate everyone on a job well done.

The one who shined the brightest on the day of the competition won the next round. Those who were selected should prepare for the next battle. For those who were not selected, please use this experience as a springboard. And we look forward to seeing both of you again.

Finalists (General Entry)

Rio Ejima

I never imagined that I would really be accepted, and it was worth all the effort. From now on, I want to learn more about acting so that I can be recognized by everyone.

And I want to do my best so that I can go much further than I expected.

Yui Tsuki Hakusui

I was very nervous when I thought that many people were watching my 2nd audition on YouTube, and I was frustrated that I did not do well and could not show my ability. However, I am very happy to have made it to the next audition! I am very nervous for the final audition, but I will do my best!

白水唯月さん

Yuzuki Shiromizu

Yuna Nakano

I am very happy to have been selected as a finalist after having no acting experience and receiving acting instruction at Zoom. I will give my all to my acting and hope that everyone will tell me that I am a good actor.

Ms. Moe Yamada

Thank you for choosing me as a finalist. I would like to use my experience here to improve my acting skills and be able to play a variety of roles. I will do my best until the end so that I can win the Grand Prix.

山田萌羽さん

Ms. Moewa Yamada

Mr. Shinji Yoshioka

I am very happy to have been selected as a finalist for the A-Gei Grand Prix.

I will try to brush up my expression on the final stage. I will show my ability to the best of my ability.

吉岡真司さん

Shinji Yoshioka

Finalists (A-Gei students)

Ms. Reojuna Ueda

I am very happy that the director Sasahara told me that my performance is getting better this time and that I could go to the final stage!

In the final stage, I want to make use of the advice I received from the directors and give a performance that will surprise the audience!

上田怜歩那さん

Reina Ueda

Reisa En

I was nervous about whether I would be selected or not,

I was very nervous about whether I would be selected, but I was happy to be chosen!

In the finals, I will enjoy my performance as usual.

I will enjoy my performance as usual, and I will be happy if I get any prize.

I will do my best!

縁麗彩さん

Reisai En

Rikimaru Oishi

It was my first time to participate in this competition and I was quite nervous, but I am happy that I was chosen.

I am happy to have been selected. I was not able to perform well in some areas, so I would like to prepare for the Final Stage so that I can do it perfectly.

Thank you very much.

大石力丸さん

Rikimaru Oishi

Ms. Airio Kabe

First of all, thank you very much for organizing this project!

I am so happy that I have been selected as a finalist that I cannot express it in words right now!

I will do my best to prepare for the stage on August 2 so that I can win the Grand Prix and so that the audience can enjoy my performance!

加部愛里桜さん

Ms. Airio Kabe

Rino Kyono

To be honest, I was a little worried that my performance was not good enough, and when I learned from the announcement that only six of us could go to the finals, I was really upset inside, but I am glad that I made it through!

Thank you very much!

I will do my best in the finals so that I have no regrets!

京野璃乃さん

Rino Kyono

Kyoka Yokosuka

I am thankful and happy that I passed the first round of the A-Gei Grand Prix this time, but I also feel that the battle is just beginning! But I also think that the fight is just beginning! I am also looking forward to the future.

Actors can play a variety of roles, so they can run many laps in their lives, just like running a marathon. I love actors like that. I hope to become an actor with a deep heart through various experiences and hardships.

横須賀京香さん

Kyoka Yokosuka

■To all people in the entertainment industry

We welcome everyone from entertainment agencies and casting companies to come to the show.

We hope to provide an opportunity for you to meet promising talents in person, so please feel free to come.

Reservation Form

https://forms.gle/V88wXjUbERMapFGb7

◆"Oshibai Fest" program announced! A "festival of expression" that both children and adults can enjoy!

The "Oshibai Fest," where the Final Stage will be held, is a one-day hands-on event where anyone can experience "acting" in a casual way.

A variety of programs for children and adults will be offered, including theater experience programs, workshops, stage presentations, film screenings, and more.

Even those who are new to acting can enjoy this event, and even those who think "acting is not for me" are encouraged to come to this event.

「おしばいフェス」プログラム

Programs of "Oshibai Fest

◆Film screenings will also be held! A-gei's latest work "Exchange Diary" will be shown for the first time!

Two short films produced by A-Gei's film project will be screened at the festival.

One of them is the latest film, "Exchange Diary" directed by Naomi Takayama, which will be shown for the first time at the festival.

A stage greeting will be given on the day of the screening, so please come and enjoy the film and the process of its production.

＜The first period: "When You Wish Upon a Star" directed by Debi Kobayashi > "When You Wish Upon a Star!

小林でび監督『星に願いを！』

Director: Debi Kobayashi "When You Wish Upon a Star!

Synopsis

An ordinary astronomy club member meets a food-reporting delivery alien!

The fate of the earth is entrusted to the "delicious food" they provide!

Starring

Sora Shiozawa, Kyoka Yokosuka, Mayuko Yokosuka, Haruhime, Ayaka Mori, Ryua

<2nd Period: "Exchange Diary" directed by Naomi Takayama + spin-off "Nanami no Haru" > "Exchange Diary" directed by Naomi Takayama + spin-off "Nanami no Haru" > "Nanami no Haru

高山直美監督『交換日記』

Exchange Diary" directed by Naomi Takayama

Synopsis.

Nanami is ignored by her friends. Aoi refuses to write in the exchange diary. Aoi refuses to keep an exchange diary with Aoi, and Aoki is laughed at for being too scared.

Three solitudes that should never have crossed paths, are quietly connected through a notebook.

The story of warm friendship and the unfinished story of sin...

Exchange Diary Cast

Ayaka Mori, Maifu Kubota, Yugo Uchida, Haru-chan, Ai Asanuma, Ayaka Masuda

Ayame Iriya Yokosuka Kyoka Kaneko Takaaki

Shichikai no Haru Cast

Rino

◆"Engei Club" participants wanted! A new place to experience acting as a "lesson

We are now recruiting "Engeki Club" members who will perform at this year's Oshibai Fest.

Let's nurture your ability to express yourself, cooperate with others, and gain self-esteem through acting!

Even those with no acting experience can participate and enjoy creating their own works under the guidance of professionals.

This is the perfect activity for children who want to become actors in the future, want a place to express themselves outside of school, or want to improve their public speaking skills.

This year's event is also open to those who are 50 years old or older.

I wanted to do this in the past," or "I want to try my dream again.

We are looking forward to seeing you!

Engeki Club" application page

Kids

https://act-college.com/30870/

Senior

https://act-college.com/30886/

Outline of the event

Name ： Oshibai Fest

Date ： August 2, 2025 (Sat) 10:00 - 21:00

Venue ： Musashino Public Hall