Takarazuka Revue Fan Podcast

Some not-at-all-official advice and gossip from Elin, Lella, Becca, and Jen. Finally managed to get all our time zones lined up again!

Links to Things Mentioned in the Podcast:

• Article on Chunichi Theater closing (Japanese)
• Chie and Micchan (Chie’s instagram)
• Becca’s Chie and Micchan article translation
• Masaki’s Muse Dinner Show
• Masaki’s “preview” of her fan club
• Carly’s fan letter advice
• Addresses for sending fan letters and presents @ TakaWiki
• Takarazuka Miscellany (translated on TakaWiki)
• Chateau de la Reine / Viva Festa! @ TakaWiki
• Grand Hotel / Carousel Rondo @ TakaWiki
• One Night of Stars / Greatest Hits! @ TakaWiki
• Stickland’s 2007 book (see below)

Actresses:

• Ayakaze Sakina (Saki) @TakaWiki
• Ryuu Masaki (Masao) @TakaWiki
• Hokushou Kairi (Micchan) @TakaWiki
• Yuzuki Reon (Chie) @TakaWiki
• Migiwa Natsuko (Junko) @TakaWiki
• Seijou Kaito (Magee) @TakaWiki
• Sena Jun (Asako) @TakaWiki
• Ryouga Haruhi (Ahi) @TakaWiki
• Yoshizuki Eri @TakaWiki
• Kagetsu Miyako (Nacchan) @TakaWiki
• Asami Jun (Arthur) @TakaWiki
• Miya Rurika (MiyaRuri) @TakaWiki

Glossary:

• hatsubutai (初舞台)
• Otome　(おとめ)
• reijou　(礼状)
• shonichi　(初日)

Becca’s research just for you:

Also, about flowers from Leonie Rae Stickland’s Gender Gymnastics book (keep in mind this was from before the company stopped this):

“In addition to its function as a source of enjoyment for Revue enthusiasts of either gender, Takarazuka fandom fulfills an important economic role which benefits the Revue itself, its parent company, Hankyu, and many other enterprises of various sizes.  Fans purchase theater and train tickets; Revue-related merchandise such as fan magazines, related books, Compact-and Digital Versatile Disks; and other miscellaneous goods bearing Takarazuka logos.  They probably also patronize Hankyu’s department stores and hotels around Japan, where Hankyu’s link with Takarazuka is made obvious by the prominent display of posters and panels bearing pictures of Revue stars.  In central Takarazuka, and to a lesser extent in Tokyo’s Yurakucho, adjacent to the Tokyo Takarazuka Theatre, many bars, restaurants, florists, other retail stores and service outlets look to fans for much of their custom.  The horticulture industry, for which Takarazuka itself is one of the three biggest producing areas in the country, also profits greatly from fans’ purchase of cut or potted flowers to present to their favorite stars, to the extent that fans’ purchases allegedly influence the national wholesale price.”