In this Top Star survey series published in GRAPH in 2006, fans were asked to rank characters in a variety of categories (such as ‘favorite character’, ‘character I would most want to marry’) as well as their favorite costumes.
Haruno Sumire’s was published in the December issue.
Public Survey: Haruno Sumire
My Favorite Character
#1 – Eric (Phantom) – 28%
- “It was the first time I cried watching a performance. That’s how pure Eric’s heart is.”
- “Eric’s kindness soaked in and warmed my heart. And of course, the singing was Wonderful!”
- “Osa-san (Haruno) Eric had such a pure heart, as delicate as glass… I start crying no matter how many times I watch it.”
#2 – Errol (Immortal Thorns) – 26%
- “He’s full of Osa-sama’s charisma. The allure is enough to knock me out!”
- “I feel like all my prayers of ‘I want Osa-san to do this kind of role!!’ came true in this show.”
#3 – Der Tod (Elisabeth) – 25%
- “She was so amazing it gave me goosebumps. Her gaze and hand movements just took me out.”
- “I feel like Haruno-san’s incredible singing brought the character to life!!”
#4 – Ludovic (Marakesh) – 6%
- “She had a mature man’s allure… I was totally absorbed.”
- “He embraced the great actress Yvette as delicately as if she was made of glass; every time I watched it stirred my heart.”
#5 – Vittorio (Palermo Shines in the Setting Sun) – 4%
- “His surging passion, the way he looked at Henrietta…it was the most wonderful thing I’d ever seen.”
#6 – Nakano-Ooe-no-Miko (Love Blooms out on the Murasakino) – 3%
- “Such a proud and beautiful prince. I want to see it agaaaaain!”
#7 – Wolf (Appartement Cinema) – 2%
- “I’ll never forget the kindness on her face when she said ‘I love you. I’ll say it as many times as you need.'”
Haruno’s reaction
I see (laughs). The first three slots take up almost 80% of the results, and they all have completely different personalities. But none of them could be called ‘normal people’, so that’s a big point they all have in common (laughs). All three of them were roles where I really plunged into the performance, so personally I’m honored that this was the result.
Character I most want as a friend
#1 – Carlos (La Esperanza) – 26%
- “He’s considerate of his friends. And the way you could talk about anything with him without formality is also 👌”
- “Even if you were down he seems like he’d cheer you up with his sunny personality.”
- “He’s so optimistic and bright. He seems like he’d be a great conversation partner.”
- “I want to watch the penguin parade with him. But I’ll start with being friends!!”
#2 – Osada-kun (I GOT MUSIC) – 19%
- “Osada-kun is so cute and scatterbrained! I want to be friends with him and talk about romance.”
- “He’s just so cute <3 He’d be so fun to spend time with!! But the way he comes through when push comes to shove is also great <3”
#3 – Gustave (Season of Angels) – 17%
- “He seems like if you shared your concerns with him he’d worry with you and do his best to cheer you up. And he seems to have a lot of friends.”
- “I think he’d make me laugh every day.”
#4 – Father Lavrot (Canaria) – 8%
- “He showed off all of Osa-san’s comedy skills and is so ditzy and cute. He’s warm, and I feel like you could talk to him (confess to him) about anything.”
#5 – Eric (Phantom) -7%
- “He’s purehearted and loyal, so I think he’d be a dedicated friend.”
#6 – Wolf (Appartement Cinema) – 5%
- “He’s had so many different experiences, which has made him kind, and I think he’d always know the right advice to give.”
#7 – Hanai Yoshio Mondonosho (A Flute Named Wind) – 4%
- “He seems like he’d always be kind and protect me.”
Haruno’s reaction
I think I’d go for Carlos, too. He feels like he’d be there for you, doesn’t he. I think everyone could find a lot to relate to in him as well. And second place is Osada-kun, huh (laughs). I think he’s someone you could get get close to easily (laughs). But actually, I didn’t do much in the way of characterization (laughs). He’s basically just me naturally (laughs). And the reasons you chose him… (reading the reasons) …Ah, yeah, that’s totally me (laughs).
Character I most want as a lover
#1 – Carlos (La Esperanza) – 18%
- “He’s kind and always optimistic, and dedicated to his dreams…it would be so wonderful to talk about our dreams together and encourage each other!”
- “If we were together he’d stimulate me to have my own ambitions and determination, and make me think ‘I’ve got to do my best!'”
- “If I had a boyfriend who was so handsome and such a good dancer, I don’t think I’d ever stop bragging to my friends.”
#2 – Vittorio (Palermo Shines in the Setting Sun) – 17%
- “Exhibit 1: He’s handsome 💖 Exhibit 2: He’s manly 💖 Exhibit 3: He’s so good at lovemaking 💖 And on top of that he’s so kind… 💖 Everything is so Good 💖 And to be honest he’s just my type 💖”
- “He seems like he’d love me so passionately.”
- “He makes me feel like he’d climb up to my window even if I lived in an 8th-floor apartment 💖”
#3 – Ludovic (Marakesh) – 16%
- “It’s hard to put into words, but he’s so kind he’ll consider (protect) his lover even if it means sacrificing himself, and the pathos I saw in his back after that end is what drew me to him.”
- “The gloomy shadow over him really attracted me.”
#4 – Errol (Immortal Thorns) – 14%
- “I do know that I shouldn’t fall for him because I’d only suffer but he’s just so enticing!”
#5 – Wolf (Apartement Cinema) – 12%
- “I think he has the kindness and strength to love someone even to the point of risking his life.”
#6 – Eric (Phantom) – 5%
- “He arouses my motherly instincts. In one word he’s ‘loveable’.”
#7 – Gustave (Season of Angels) – 4%
- “I feel like he’d love me single-heartedly no matter what barriers were in our way.”
Haruno’s reaction
The characters who seem like they would really understand how a woman feels have claimed all the top spots, I see. I’d choose Wolf, since he seems like he’d really treasure me (laughs). Like “I have to protect my woman” (laughs). As for Errol…maybe you shouldn’t go for him? (laughs) Seeing it from the woman’s perspective, I think you’d struggle to understand him (laughs).
Character I most want to marry
#1 – Vittorio (Palermo Shines in the Setting Sun) – 46%
- “He has the generous spirit and strength to keep moving towards his goals.”
- “He’s dedicated, he’s earnest, he’s handsome, if he was my husband I’d have no complaints 💖”
- “He has everything: Status, honor, talent.”
- “He seems like even after we got married he’d never transform into an ‘old geezer’. And I think the effort he puts in striving towards his ideals would have a good effect on our children.”
#2 – Carlos (La Esperanza) – 17%
- “Even if the way forward was shut off, he’d try to open a new pathway himself; I’d love to be together with someone so hard-working <3”
- “It feels like we could be together forever without having to worry about fussing over each other.”
#3 – Hanai Yoshi Mondonosho (A Flute Named Wind) – 7%
- “He has such a loyal and responsible personality, and I’d love to be with someone like that! Is what I think.”
- “He’s so manly and honorable, he seems like I could rely on him.”
- “I’m seeking a loyal person as my marriage partner.”
#4 – Der Tod (Elisabeth) – 5%
- “But, like, I could be together with him for eternity! Eternity…”
- “I want to look at that beautiful face for the rest of my life.”
#5 – Andre (The Rose of Versailles) – 4%
- “No matter what happened he’d love and protect me!! My ideal husband 💖”
#6 – Ludovic (Marakesh) – 3%
- “I want to live through a new life with him and make him happy 💖”
#7 – Eric (Phantom) – 3%
- “Because his heart is so beautiful, and he’d never betray the person he loves.”
Haruno’s reaction
Vittorio is leagues ahead of the rest. “He won’t turn into an old geezer” (laughs), did you decide that after seeing the photo of him as an older man in the program? (laughs) I want to have a normal, unsophisticated lifestyle, so I’d like Carlos. If I was married to him, I think he’d listen to even my little concerns and think about them together with me (laughs), that’s why.
My favorite costume
#1 – Vittorio’s white uniform (Palermo Shines in the Setting Sun) – 11%
- “I never imagined white uniforms would look so amazing on her!! She was so beautiful, it was like looking at a painting!”
- “She was exactly the kind of prince I’d been dreaming about since I was a child.”
- “The gold thread embroidery was so beautiful! It was gorgeous and suited Haruno-san so well.”
#2 – Errol’s white fur coat (Immortal Thorns) – 9%
- “That fluffy white fur coat was just gorgeous and it suited Osa-san so well.”
- “I don’t think that would suit too many people. It was so impactful.”
- “She’s a real star! No matter how gorgeous the costume she wears it perfectly and puts off such an aura!!”
#3 – Vittorio’s charcoal grey uniform (Palermo Shines in the Setting Sun) – 8%
- “It was so chic and cool, perfect for Haruno-san.”
- “It set off Osa-san’s fine features.”
- “This is my favorite uniform. It fits the scene and Vittorio’s emotions so well, and it made it even more moving.”
#4 – Violet ‘Dahil Sa Iyo’ costume (ASIAN WINDS!) – 7%
- “Violet is perfect for Sumire-san!! I think this costume set off Sumire’s beauty so well.”
- “It was so pretty, and suited the song and Osa-san’s voice and the atmosphere so well. It was just wonderful.”
#5 – Wine-red non-traditional tailcoat (Enter the Revue) – 6%
- “I’ll never forget how she danced with those beautiful sleeves fluttering. It’s such a Mature Color, and it suits Haruno-san so well.”
- “Beautiful color, beautiful design, somehow it was just super sexy.”
#6 – Emperor Shou’s costume (ASIAN WINDS!) – 5%
- “It was perfect for the fantasy atmosphere of the scene. The long wig looked wonderful on her too. She was so beautiful she seemed divine.”
#7 – Zeus’ golden costume (TAKARAZUKA Dancing Dreams!) – 4%
- “I couldn’t take my eyes off her: she looked like a god really had descended from the heavens!”
#8 – Finale tuxedo (Phantom) – 4%
- “Osa-chan looks amaing in black tuxedos, but this is the best one.”
#9 – Pink spangled costume (Applause Takarazuka!) – 3%
- “Haruna-san wore the Flower Troupe pink with such a sweet atmosphere.”
#9 – Blue duet dance costume (Phantom) – 3%
- “The blue looked so new and fresh on Osa-san, and it felt like she was showing a new kind of appeal.”
Haruno’s reaction
The uniform in first place is really gorgeous, completely ‘Takarazuka’, so it’s only to be expected it’s popular. The coat in second place surprised even me with how gaudy it was (laughs). The uniform in third place is actually my personal favorite uniform. The ‘Dahil Sa Iyo’ costume in fourth place is so beautiful in both color and design, right. All the costumes that placed in the rankings are ones I was really taken with. Thank you so much for all your votes!