In the continuation of this feature, Maa-sama answers questions from GRAPH readers as well as questions inspired by her upcoming show (at the time), A-Motion. (Part 1 here.)
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Asaka Manato – ‘Anything’ (Part 1)
This was published in the May 2017 issue of GRAPH. As usual for this feature, it is being posted in 2 parts. In the first part, Maa-sama lists several of her likes and dislikes. (Part 2 here.)
Continue readingTRIPLE 4 – Ootori Mayu
TRIPLE 4 is a Kageki feature where siennes list their top 3 favorites in 4 different Takarazuka-related categories. Ootori Mayu’s was published in the July 2016 issue, along with Tenju Mitsuki’s.
Again, a lot of these shows I haven’t seen so I have to go by her descriptions.
Continue readingLyrics: Dramatic “S”! (Dramatic “S”!)
The theme song from Sagiri Seina and Sakihi Miyu’s retirement revue.
Continue readingBackstage Journal: Houka Haruna (One Night of Stars/Greatest HITS!)
Backstage Journal is a short Kageki feature where very young cast members write anecdotes about what’s going on behind the scenes of the productions. They’re not very deep, being full of emojis and more like blog entries than articles, but they are a good way to get to know the newest actresses in each troupe.
This one is by Snow Troupe member Houka Haruna (of the 98th class), writing about the Chunichi production of One Night of Stars/Greatest HITS!, and was published in the March 2017 issue.
chemicalperfume helped with this translation!
Continue readingTo the Future – Kozakura Honoka
To the Future is a small GRAPH interview of junior actresses. This one was published in the February 2017 issue.
Continue readingSparkling TIME – Minami Maito and Seo Yuria
This talk is from the April 2017 issue of Kageki.
chemicalperfume assisted with editing and filling in trouble spots!
Continue readingAsaka Manato throws kisses in farewell to Takarazuka home theatre: ‘I’m so happy’
This article about Maa-sama’s retirement in Takarazuka was originally published by Nikkan Sports on September 25th. The original article (with a few photos) can be seen here. (Archive link here.)
Continue readingLyrics: Daniel’s Theme (Melancholic Gigolo)
English translation of lyrics from the Takarazuka original musical. Transliteration is included as this song is available in Japanese karaoke catalogs.
Continue readingTRIPLE 4: Tenju Mitsuki
TRIPLE 4 is a Kageki feature where siennes list their top 3 favorites in 4 different Takarazuka-related categories. Tenju Mitsuki’s was published in the July 2016 issue.
Please note I haven’t seen all the shows she’s referring to here so I was going from her descriptions.
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