This debut talk between Makaze Suzuho and Jun Hana was published in the July 2021 issue of GRAPH.
Continue readingCosmos Troupe New Top Combi Special Talk: ‘Writing our New Story Together’ (Makaze Suzuho and Jun Hana)
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Voyage with You – Snow Troupe (Ayakaze Sakina and Asazuki Kiwa)
Voyage With You was a Kageki photoshoot and interview feature where the Top Combi picked a destination and time period for a photoshoot, as well as having a talk about the location and related Takarazuka shows. Ayakaze and Asazuki picked 1950s Italy for their feature, which was published in the February issue.
An outtake from the back of the magazine is included.
Continue readingVoyage with You – Star Troupe (Rei Makoto and Maisora Hitomi)
Voyage With You was a Kageki photoshoot and interview feature where the Top Combi picked a destination and time period for a photoshoot, as well as having a talk about the location and related Takarazuka shows. Makoto and Maisora picked 18th Century Colmar, France, for their feature, which was published in the March issue.
An outtake from the back of the magazine is included.
Continue readingthe REVUE THEATRE – October 2022
In this feature, performers recommend shows to fit a particular mood. The October 2022 column featured Houzumi Mahiro, Kiwami Shin, Shimon Yuriya, and Rukaze Hikaru.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of the feature it can contain major spoilers.
Continue readingLooking Back on 2022 – Cosmos Troupe
Every year in Kageki, each Top Star and Top Musumeyaku publishes a recap of their year in the December issue. While in the actual magazine, the Top Stars and Top Musumeyaku have separate sections, for posting I am combining the two statements for each troupe. (I have also only translated the statements and left off the rather overwrought advertising-style intro blurbs just to save time.)
This is the last of the recap series, as Senka has not printed recap features since the retirement of Todoroki Yuu.
Continue readingLooking Back on 2022 – Star Troupe
Every year in Kageki, each Top Star and Top Musumeyaku publishes a recap of their year in the December issue. While in the actual magazine, the Top Stars and Top Musumeyaku have separate sections, for posting I am combining the two statements for each troupe. (I have also only translated the statements and left off the rather overwrought advertising-style intro blurbs just to save time.)
Continue readingLooking Back on 2022 – Snow Troupe
Every year in Kageki, each Top Star and Top Musumeyaku publishes a recap of their year in the December issue. While in the actual magazine, the Top Stars and Top Musumeyaku have separate sections, for posting I am combining the two statements for each troupe. (I have also only translated the statements and left off the rather overwrought advertising-style intro blurbs just to save time.)
Continue readingLooking Back on 2022 – Moon Troupe
Every year in Kageki, each Top Star and Top Musumeyaku publishes a recap of their year in the December issue. While in the actual magazine, the Top Stars and Top Musumeyaku have separate sections, for posting I am combining the two statements for each troupe. (I have also only translated the statements and left off the rather overwrought advertising-style intro blurbs just to save time.)
Note that Moon Troupe’s statement was taken while they were still in rehearsals for the National Tour that played in November.
Continue readingLooking back on 2022 – Flower Troupe
Every year in Kageki, each Top Star and Top Musumeyaku publishes a recap of their year in the December issue. While in the actual magazine, the Top Stars and Top Musumeyaku have separate sections, for posting I am combining the two statements for each troupe. (I have also only translated the statements and left off the rather overwrought advertising-style intro blurbs just to save time.)
Continue readingOtome Times – July 2021
This GRAPH feature gave stars a chance to talk about their current activities and interests, as well as share personal photos. The July issue included Houzuki An, Aya Ouka, Oto Kurisu, and Takato Chiaki
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