This episode got out of control and so we’re cutting it into two parts. In this episode we discuss some of our favorite Takarazuka adaptations of manga and anime.
What’s making us happy in Takarazuka latelyEl Halcon
Legend of Galactic Heroes @ Takarazuka
Links (things discussed in this podcast):
English-language Takarazuka Revue HPHokushou Kairi Special DVD-BoxPale Kiss (2008)Atelier Iceberg (Japanese fanart site)OG Chicago NYC tour (Japanese)OG Chicago NYC tour (English)organizing fans on Facebook for ChicagoMizu Natsuki and Yamato Yuuga as Klaus and Eroica (You can see the image at the bottom of this Japanese blog entry. It was originally in the Cosmos Troupe III mook, published in 2003)Here is Aoike Yasuko’s reaction to Mizu and Tani’s picture: “It’s not a stage or movie, but it looks pretty interesting.”Translation of Aoike Yasuko’s review of El Halcon (locked to TakaWiki members)The Rose of VersaillesRurouni KenshinLupin IIIGlassy Landscapemanga — Japanese comic booksanime — Japanese animationshoujo manga — comic books aimed at girlsoniisan — literally “older brother,” but also a way of addressing a young man older than yourself.Maa-kun — Asaka Manato’s nicknameChie — Yuzuki Reon’s nicknameChigi — Sagiri Seina’s nicknameTouko — Aran Kei’s nicknameMirion — Misaki Rion’s nicknameMonchi — Hoshibuki Ayato’s nickname