Takarazuka Revue Fan Podcast

In this episode, we talk about some of the differences between Takarazuka and OG shows, the challenges actresses face when moving on from Takarazuka in their careers, and some great shows that were never sold or broadcast! CORRECTIONS: 1- Becca meant to

Links: Elisabeth 1998 @takawiki Takarasiennes: (listed in the order of first mention) Shizuki Asato ‘Zunko’ @takawiki Hanafusa Mari @takawiki Wao Youka @takawiki Kozuki Wataru @takawiki Ryou Akino ‘Akko’ @takawiki Asami Hikaru 

Links: Elisabeth 1996-97 @takawiki Koike-sensei @takawiki SNL cowbell skit @vimeo Takarasiennes: (listed in order of first mention) Asaji Saki ‘Mariko’ @takawiki Shiraki Ayaka @takawiki Tsukikage Hitomi ‘Gun-chan’ @takawiki Minoru

Links: Elisabeth 1996 @takawiki Elisabeth the musical @wikipedia Cinderella’s Stepmother (Lady Tremaine) Poirot @wikipedia (David Suchet) Embraced by the Seas of Calista @takawiki Takarasiennes: (listed in order of first mention) Ichiro Maki @takaw

In this episode, we celebrate Moon Troupe top star Ryuu Masaki as she prepares to graduate from Takarazuka! NOTES: this episode was recorded before the Chicago episode but saved for the Tokyo run of Nobunaga, so we apologize for the strange timeline of o

In this episode, we’re joined by new team member Becca to review our AMAZING experience watching the Takarazuka OG version of Chicago at the Lincoln Center Festival! We have a VERY IMPORTANT ADDENDUM: in our OG-related excitement we completely forg

In this episode, we address two listeners’ questions about how we each got into Takarazuka, how we made friends in the Takarazuka fandom, and how we drag other people down with us. How did you get into Takarazuka? Leave your story in the comments!

Correction: Anna and Elin were uncertain as to whether Arisa Hitomi’s character Elvira was married to Don Juan or not – the information in the show leaflet was misguiding. We hope the uncertainty comes across in the episode, and would like to

We are SO excited to bring you this special episode! Through the help of some friends of the podcast, we were able to interview former Takarazuka Revue member (Flower Troupe: 1981-1990) and current singer and vocal teacher Mitsuya Nao. Mitsuya-san gracio

Beware the Swedishisms! CORRECTION: Lella says ‘Sanada’ when she meant ‘Sano’ (Sagara Sanosuke). Sorry to Houshou Dai for not remembering the name of the character – she was perfect! Also, Sano’s weapon is called a zan