ON THE RISE was a 2008 Kageki feature for up-and-coming young stars, asking them various questions about their on- and off-stage life. Toki’s was published in the June issue. (This was several years before her transfer to Star Troupe.)
Continue readingThis feature was published in Kageki for the 99th year of the company’s existence in 2013. Kurenai’s was published in the December issue; however, this translation used the reprinting in her memorial book (though it seems to be complete).
Continue readingON THE RISE was a 2008 Kageki feature for up-and-coming young stars, asking them various questions about their on- and off-stage life. Sagiri’s was published in the September issue.
(As this was sourced from her memorial book it is missing the ‘profile’ section from other translations of this feature.)
Continue readingON THE RISE was a 2008 Kageki feature for up-and-coming young stars, asking them various questions about their on- and off-stage life. Asaka’s was published in the May issue. (Please note that she was still a Flower Troupe member at the time.)
Continue readingON THE RISE was a 2008 feature for up-and-coming young stars, asking them various questions about their on- and off-stage life. Kazu’s was published in the May issue.
Continue readingQuestion-and-answer feature published in the August 2008 issue of Kageki.
On and Off: Hanagata Hikaru
On:
First Takarazuka show you saw:
Snow Troupe’s Yukinojo Henge/Saggitarius
Your reason for entering Takarazuka:
Because I’d seen a performance.
A memory of the Takarazuka Music School Entrance Exam:
Since I didn’t know the building well I got lost and ended up wandering around with my mother for ages.
A subject you liked at the Takarazuka Music School:
I liked Acting.
A Takarazuka song you like:
I can’t cho~ose (sweatdrop)
When do you learn your lines?
At home.
What you do to combat nervousness:
Nothing in particular.
On-stage mistakes:
Once my fan slipped right out of my hand…
During a junior performance I was wiping away cold sweat (sweatdrop)…
How long it takes you to put on your stage makeup:
20-30 minutes.
A stage necessity:
Water and VO5 (a hair product)
How you spent the night before your debut:
I prepared for the next day and then slept well!!
Something important for an otokoyaku:
You have to do everything while being determined not to forget “I’m an otokoyaku!!”
A performance that left an impression on you:
I can’t really choose, but right now it would have to be “Ebb Tide” from Red Hot Sea
A moment when you were happy onstage:
When I feel like “we’re all one!!” or when I see people in the audience smiling.
Off:
The most fun time for you:
When I have a relaxing meal with my friends.
Your favorite music genre:
I like anything.
Your favorite kind of fashion:
While I’m just following a trend here, I think it’s good to have T-shirts and jeans.
Colors that you think suit you:
White maybe…I like white!
The last time you cried:
When I was on a trip and took a deep breath while looking up at a night sky filled with stars <3
The last time you laughed:
When Director Tani* was talking to me about pranks I’d pulled a long time ago!!
Do you have a pet?
I have one son (laugh)…(it’s a dog)
The first thing you do when you get up:
I open the curtains.
Something you do for your health:
I drink lots of water~
What sort of child were you?
I was often mistaken for a little boy…
Things you learned in the past:
I went to the pool to swim.
Something you recommend from your home region:
Sunplaza Nakano [a musician]
People you want to meet:
Nobody in particular.
Something you can’t lose:
My cellphone, my car, my favorite sneakers
* This feature was published prior to the hiring of Tani Takaya, so this would refer to Tani Masazumi.
This question-and-answer feature was published in the August 2008 issue of Kageki.
On and Off: Shirahana Remi
On:
First Takarazuka show you saw:
Flower Troupe’s “That’s Revue”
Your reason for entering Takarazuka:
I really wanted a job where I could be onstage.
A memory of the Takarazuka Music School Entrance Exam:
I went to sleep in an empty room.
A subject you liked at the Takarazuka Music School:
Tea ceremony.
A Takarazuka song you like:
“I Wish” from Descendant of the Baron.
When do you learn your lines?
While I’m at home.
What you do to combat nervousness:
Deep breaths.
On-stage mistakes:
I accidentally fell down once.
How long it takes you to put on your stage makeup:
30-45 minutes.
A stage necessity:
‘Hakefuki’ (a gauze handkerchief used to wipe off sweat for quick changes and such)
How you spent the night before your debut:
I did visualizations based on the rehearsals.
Something important for a musumeyaku:
Rehearsal clothes and such.
A performance that left an impression on you:
The star of A-Rex.
A moment when you were happy onstage:
When I get applause, or when I see an audience member smiling.
Off:
The most fun time for you:
When I’m talking and laughing with everyone.
Your favorite music genre:
Musical theatre.
Your favorite kind of fashion:
50s and 60s
Colors that you think suit you:
Green and blue
The last time you cried:
When I was really moved watching Frozen Tomorrow: Bonnie and Clyde
The last time you laughed:
When I watched The Magic Hour
Do you have a pet?
I don’t.
The first thing you do when you get up:
I open the curtains.
Something you do for your health:
I try to remember to drink plenty of water.
What sort of child were you?
I was a strong-willed, cheerful, and lively child.
Things you learned in the past:
Ballet, Piano, Penmanship, Swimming…
Something you recommend from your home region:
Asosan [mountain], horse-meat sashimi
People you want to meet:
Tsumori Chisato, Hashimoto Jun
Something you can’t lose:
My family, my friends, Takarazuka
This cute question-and-answer feature with Yumeno Seika (then a member of Star Troupe) was published in the August 2008 issue of Kageki.
On and Off: Yumeno Seika
On:
First Takarazuka show you saw:
Moon Troupe’s “Can-Can”
Your reason for entering Takarazuka:
I took the test without caring if I had a chance of passing.
A memory of the Takarazuka Music School Entrance Exam:
Words got corrupted constantly…even my own name got mispronounced.
A subject you liked at the Takarazuka Music School:
Piano
A Takarazuka song you like:
‘When the Violet Flowers Bloom’
When do you learn your lines:
While I’m in the bath.
What you do to combat nervousness:
I write the character for “person” 3 times on my palm, as well as my name, then I swallow it!
On-stage mistakes:
Right now?…when I’m like “!!!!!!” and I fumble my words )’:
How long it takes you to put on your stage makeup:
30-40 minutes.
A stage necessity:
False eyelashes
How you spent the night before your debut:
I did a simulation in my head and then went to sleep!
Something important for an otokoyaku:
Putting forth an impressive presence!!
A performance that left an impression on you:
When I got a lot of applause during the parade of Anna Karenina
A moment when you were happy onstage:
When I get applause during the parades.
Off:
The most fun time for you:
When I’m talking to friends:
Your favorite music genre:
Right now it’s piano music.
Your favorite kind of fashion:
A simple style but with one focal point.
Colors that you think suit you:
White/Gold/Black
The last time you cried:
When I accidentally stubbed my little toe on the corner of my bed )’:
The last time you laughed:
During a conversation with classmates… (laugh)
Do you have a pet?
I don’t!!
The first thing you do when you get up:
I drink some water and space out a bit!!
Something you do for your health:
I drink healthy drinks.
What sort of child were you?
I was a cheerful and super curious child!!
Things you learned in the past:
Penmanship, Piano, Kumon Method, Kendo
Something you recommend from your home region:
It has to be “Kishikawa manjuu” from my hometown, Takushi!!!
People you want to meet:
Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Tominaga Ai
Something you can’t lose:
My smile 😀