On first and last chance at 18, Nanpei Yuria achieves TMS entry with only 3 months’ prep…even her instructor is shocked: “I’ve never seen someone pass with such a short preparation time”

This article about a member of the newest class at the Takarazuka Music School was published by Sports Hochi on April 10, 2021. The original article, written by Uchida Hiroki [estimated name reading] can be found here (archived version here).

Please note: though Takarasienne’s birth names are not officially publicized once they debut as performers, TMS coverage and documentation in the media uses those names. This article may be redacted in the future if I receive requests from relevant persons, or at such point I feel personally it would be appropriate.

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