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 Cosmos Troupe member Haruno Sakura (of the 102nd Class) and was published in the April 2019 issue.
Continue readingZUKA LIVE was an ‘advice show’ style column in GRAPH where readers could write in with questions for stars. Kazuki’s was published in the September 2021 issue, just before her move to Snow Troupe.
(As with all reader features, there is the possibility that I missed some reference in the pen names.)
Continue readingdays was a photo feature in GRAPH where performers created a journal or blog-style timeline of photos with captions. Sakuragi’s covers the end of 2016, featuring her performances of L’Aigle Aux Deux Tetes in Yokohama, the Takarazuka Special, and rehearsals for Chateau de la Reine/Viva! Festa!.
(Please note that there are brief references to weight/body image in this feature.)
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