In this GRAPH feature from 2016, troupe members were asked to vote on their favorite on- and offstage things about their top stars. Asaka\u2019s was published in the November issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since this is a long feature it is being posted in 2 parts to make formatting easier and more readable. Part 1 contains the troupe\u2019s ranking of their favorite roles and revue scenes that Asaka has performed. (Part 2 here.<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Note: Asaka\u2019s commentary on the results is in italics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Asaka Manato\u2019s #1 – Part 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n What is your favorite of her onstage roles?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n #1<\/strong> – Jerry Travers, TOP HAT (23 votes) \u201cIt was a role that let Maa-sama utilize her natural brightness and flirtiness \ud83d\udc96 (I was so happy to be able to play Jerry\u2019s shadow \u2728 Her tap dance and moves with the cane were also perfect \ud83d\udc96\u201d – Hoshizaki Rio \u201cMaa-sama\u2019s sunny aura made me so happy just being on stage with her!\u201d – Kazuki Sora #2<\/strong> – Johannes Brahms, People Who Have Wings (13 votes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMaa-sama\u2019s beauty and sensitive heart\u2026I was really moved to watch her.\u201d – Sorahane Riku \u201cWhen I went to see it, my heart ached so much that I couldn\u2019t get up right away\u2026\u201d – Akina Rui This was another turning point role, like Jerry. The script, the direction, the cast, everything fit together perfectly\u2026I really love this show, and I keep thinking I\u2019d like to do something to surpass it.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n #2<\/strong> – Radames, A Song for Kingdoms (13 votes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cShe was glittering like the sun, and there were a lot of things about Asaka-san that were reflected in the character\u201d – Yuuki Shion<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s not often that you can play the same role a second time after a year, like with the Grand Theatre and Hakata productions, so it was a lot of fun!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n #4 <\/strong>– Der Tod, Elisabeth: The Rondo of Love and Death (8 votes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI\u2019d happily go to the underworld with him.\u201d – Setohana Mari<\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s not right! (laughs)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n #5<\/strong> – William Shakespeare, Shakespeare: The Sky is Full of Endless Words (5 votes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other:<\/strong> Daniel, Melancholic Gigolo<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201c1) She was able to show off how she looked in a suit 2) That \u2018tsundere\u2019 feeling \ud83d\udc96 3) Even though he\u2019s a gigolo, he\u2019s actually earnest and reliable – It was perfect for Maa-sama \ud83d\udc96 \ud83d\udc96 \ud83d\udc96\u201d – Makaze Susuho<\/p>\n\n\n\n So funny~! (laughs) Stan (Makaze), you really love Daniel, don\u2019t you (laughs).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n From Misaki Rion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Jerry Travers, Top Hat Ah~ Mirion (Misaki) would pick Jerry, wouldn\u2019t you! Yes, yes. It was such a fun show!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n What is a memorable revue scene of hers?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n #1<\/strong> – HOT EYES!! scene 18, Forever EYES – EYE (FOREVER) (18 votes) \u201cHer dancing by herself accompanied by the Chopin piano piece was so subtle and wonderful.\u201d – Reimi Urara<\/p>\n\n\n\n It was difficult, but fun! The more I did it, the more I felt like I wanted to do things a certain way, so that was fun. Please look forward to the national tour starting in November as well!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n #2 <\/strong>– Amour de 99!! – 99 Years of Love scene 15, The Passi Mansion – Gentleman Thief (13 votes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe tails of Maa-sama\u2019s tuxedo moved so beautifully, and as she was smoothly dancing there she had the otokoyaku core and also a playful aspect, so it was the best.\u201d – Sakuragi Minato<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cTHE PERFECT MIRACLE FLIRTY GENTLEMAN \u2728\u201d – Koharuno Sayo<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ahaha! What an amazing nickname I\u2019ve earned! Thank you (laughs).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n #3<\/strong> – HOT EYES!! scene 15, Mysterious EYES – EYE (Mysterious) (7 votes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n The jaguar! I totally didn\u2019t expect that!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThat beastly aspect was wonderful in a different way than usual \ud83d\udc96\u201d – Mizuka Ichi<\/p>\n\n\n\n #4<\/strong> – PHOENIX TAKARAZUKA!!: Love Reborn scene 9, Salamander – Salamander S (6 votes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n #4<\/strong> – HOT EYES scene 12, Stylish EYES – EYE (MANATO) (6 votes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWhen she was coming back from the audience, the way she came up the stairs with those too-long legs left quite an impression.\u201d – Hanayuki Rira<\/p>\n\n\n\n As for that, I actually got super into it\u2026 (laughs). At first I would just be standing on the stairs, but I felt like \u2018that isn\u2019t enough!\u2019 and went all the way up onto the silver bridge, which ended up becoming a big conversation topic (laughs).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Other:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThere are too many, I can\u2019t choose\u2026Hm~m, Forever EYES, Energy For Tomorrow (from Citrus Breeze III), Salamander. I managed to narrow it down to 3\u2026 (laughs) \ud83d\udc96\u201d – Makaze Suzuho<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ahaha, that\u2019s so cute! (laughs)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n From Misaki Rion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n HOT EYES!! scene 18, Forever EYES<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cSo beautiful I would get totally caught up in it!! Her dancing\u2026 I loved watching her dancing peacefully in that large space.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n She keeps picking the #1 choice (laughs). What kind of fangirl stuff are you saying! 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Eh~! I\u2019m surprised!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hoshizaki-senpai! I wouldn\u2019t have been able to do tap at all if it wasn\u2019t for you!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
I liked Jerry too~ Although I didn\u2019t know I\u2019d have to do so much tap (laughs). But it looks like everyone was watching me take on the challenge, so that makes me happy!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019m so happy!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
For real\u2026 (laughs)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
I like all of them, but this one especially. Her wonderful dancing and her charming acting would make me so happy to watch her; was Maa-sama Jerry, or was Jerry Maa-sama! I love it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I love it too!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n