In this English-language Takarazuka Revue Fan Podcast, a group of fans from around the globe discusses both the Revue and its unique fandom. This includes news, reviews and discussion of performances and Revue members, and much more!
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Episode 18: One Samurai from Kagoshima / Romance
In this episode, we review Star Troupe’s “Ouka ni Mae/Romance!!”, which recently wrapped up its Takarazuka run and will begin in Tokyo on October 21st. This is the final show for Hokushou Kairi and Hinami Fuu. We apologize in advance for anything we got wrong about Japanese history!
Links:
-Wikipedia article about Kagoshima dialect
–Amazon.com link for The Last Samurai: The Life and Battles of Saigo Takamori by Mark Ravina
–Wikipedia article about the Satsuma Rebellion
-special feature on the official Takarazuka page about the Romantic Revue series
People mentioned:
Takarasiennes:
–Seto Kazuya
–Hokushou Kairi
–Mishiro Ren
–Hinami Fuu
–Kurenai Yuzuru
–Rei Makoto
–Nanami Hiroki
-Yumeki Anru
–Natsuki Rei
-Mao Yuuki
–Kisaki Airi
–Maaya Kiho
Others:
–Saitou Yoshimasa
–Okada Keiji
–Hayama Kiyomi
Glossary:
Chuuzume: This is the scene in the revue show which occurs near the middle of the show, and has the entire troupe on stage dancing together. It’s a kind of “power up” scene to get everyone clapping and tapping their toes.
Ginkyou: A narrow strip of stage that extends around the orchestra pit, approximately 3 feet high and four and a half feet wide. Another trademark of the Takarazuka, the silver bridge is used in much of the performance blocking and in the finale to allow those in the front seats a very up-close look at the stars.