But the stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli anime Spirited Away is proving to be an exception.
Stage adaptation of Hayao Miyazaki’s Studio Ghibli film gears up for its first performances outside Japan.
The new pair of actresses sharing Chihiro’s role are Rina Kawaei, formerly a member of idol singer unit AKB48, and Momoko Fukuchi.
Not only have the show’s stars stuck around, as Spirited Away gears up for the beginning of its biggest tour yet, the lead role’s roster of actresses has expanded, with the two newest having now appeared in costume for the first time.