Have you heard about the GEAR non-verbal theater? Located in the Sanjo area, which is affectionately known as the navel, or center, of Kyoto, GEAR has been performing long-running non-verbal entertainment for 12 years (as of 2024) in a retro building constructed in the early Showa period (1926–89). Specialists in their respective fields of mime, break dancing, magic, and juggling engage as personified robots (Roboroids) in an entertaining and moving story centered on a Doll. The Roboroids and the Doll do not possess any language, but without speaking they draw the audience into the theme of “What does it mean to be human?” The visual effects using projection mapping and LED dresses are wonderful too. I had already seen the performance a couple of times in an individual capacity, but on my third visit, as part of my reporting, I was also given special permission to attend a feedback meeting after the performance. Let me introduce you to the attractions of GEAR.