Beijing Opera

In Tokyo, 2002, a young man named Tatsuaki makes an unconventional choice. While his peers pursue familiar paths, he dedicates himself to mastering Beijing Opera—a traditional Chinese art form rarely studied by the Japanese public. His commitment to this demanding craft sets him apart, but it is only the beginning of a much larger journey into the unknown. Everything changes when his master presents him with a mysterious Kouu mask. Viewing it as nothing more than a curious novelty, Tatsuaki playfully places the artifact over his face. In an instant, the modern world vanishes around him. Instead of standing in contemporary Japan, he finds himself thrust backward through time, suddenly stranded in the bustling streets of Beijing during the year 1924. Stripped of everything familiar and plunged into a vibrant historical era, Tatsuaki must navigate a world where his chosen art form is not merely a foreign study, but a living, breathing cultural force. His unexpected arrival marks the beginning of a remarkable adventure within the legendary Beijing Opera House, where he must rely on his training and wits to survive in a past he never intended to visit.