Takarazuka Revue Fan Podcast

By Takarazuka Revue Fan Podcast Crew

In this English-language Takarazuka Revue Fan Podcast, a group of fans from around the globe discusses both the Revue and its unique fandom. This includes news, reviews and discussion of performances ... more

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January 09, 2017 Episode 21: The End is Nigh!
What’s that!? No top musumeyaku in Cosmos Troupe!!! The end is nigh!!!! … Or perhaps not. Join Carly, Becca, and Jen as they consider which Cosmos Troupe musumeyaku may most benefit from this move, and all of the times in the past that this has happened. What’s your take on all this kerfuffle, Dear Listeners? … Continue reading Episode 21: The End is Nigh!
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1h 5min
December 25, 2016 Special #4: Sekkasho / Konjiki no Sabaku
Join Kitty, Lella, and special guest (and Hanagumi enthusiast) Garnet for an impromptu but rather extensive chat about Flower Troupe’s Snowflake Anthology and Golden Desert.
Warning: Because of the way this episode was recorded, there is background noise which cannot be filtered out.
REMINDER! One more week to put your name in the hat for the End of the Year Giveaway!
Links:
Sekkasho/Konjiki no Sabaku @takawiki
Shonichi video @youtube (first day)
Fantasia (Revue) (Hana) @takawiki
Takarazuka Odori @takawiki
Romance (Revue) (Hoshi)@takawiki
Greatest Hits (Revue) (Yuki) @takawiki
Kamisama Hajimemashita @wikipedia
Amagi Goe @youtube
Kamen Rider @wikipedia
Hokusai wave (image)
Kiyohime @wikipedia
Ueda Kumiko @takawiki
Hoshiai Hitoyo @takawiki
Tsukigumo no Miko @takawiki
The Count of Monte Cristo @takawiki
El Halcon @takawiki
Me and My Girl @takawiki
Takarasiennes:
Asumi Rio ‘Mirio’ @takawiki
Kano Maria ‘Kanochan’ @takawiki
Aren Touma @takawiki
Yuzuka Rei ‘Karei’ @takawiki
Seto Kazuya @takawiki
Serika Toa ‘Kiki’ @takawiki
Senna Ayase ‘Yuki’ @takawiki
Hozuki An @takawiki
Ousaki Ayaka ‘Beichan’ @takawiki
Sakino Mion @takawiki
Mano Kazuma @takawiki
Kazumi Shou @takawiki
Matsumoto Yuri @takawiki
Oto Kurisu @takawiki
Tenma Michiru @takawiki
Hanano Juria @takawiki
Minami Maito ‘Maitee’ @takawiki
Maisora Hitomi @takawiki
Siennes mentioned in the Shinko(Shinjin Kouen) part are not listed. Please refer to the Golden Desert Takawiki page.
Glossary:
Shamisen (三味線) – traditional Japanese string instrument.
Kandou (感動) – to feel moved.
Tanabata (七夕) – summer festival in July/August. @wikipedia
Honkouen (本公演) – the main cast version of the play (as opposed to the Shinjin Kouen (新人公演) version)
Kanpeki (完璧) – perfect, flawless
Subarashii (素晴らしい) – wonderful, magnificent
(Kitty’s overflowing feelings regarding Tanabata and the tv show Kamen Rider Den-O are because of the Tanabata-themed romance of two characters separated by time paradox; one of the characters in Kamen Rider Den-O is designed after the constellations Vega and Altair, which are associated with the Tanabata story.)
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1h 3min
December 19, 2016 Episode 20: Moon Troupe (月組)
Moon Troupe love! Join Becca, Carly, and Jen in their flailing and discussions of Moon Troupe now and in the past.
Correction: Eternal Tale was Haruna Yuri’s 2nd to last show, not her very last, which was War and Peace.
Links (Things Mentioned)
GIVEAWAY POST!!
Shidou Ryuu Police Chief for a Day @ Kobe Shinbun
Ryuu Masaki Dinner Show “Muse”
Shibuki Jun “Le histoire” Concert photos @ Natalie
Linda Haberman @ BroadwayWorld.com
“Thinking of You from Far Away” (Takarazuka Folies, 1938) by Sayo Fukuko @ YouTube
Instead of “Unchained Melody,” try “Take My Breath Away,” Suzukaze Mayo – 1989 TMP Special @ YouTube
Bryant Baldwin, Robin Hood Men in Tights Guy @ IMDB
Staff Page @ TakaWiki
Rurouni Kenshin @ Wikipedia
A-EN @ TakaWiki
Epiphany @ TakaWiki
Lure of the Icon @ TakaWiki
Floating Bridge of Dreams @ TakaWiki
Der Zigeunerbaron @ TakaWiki
Prince of the Land of Roses (Beauty and the Beast) @ TakaWiki
Eternal Tale @ TakaWiki
Me and My Girl (1987) @ TakaWiki
Couldn’t find the butterfly-clip pic, but have a sassy Rika in all her crazy-haired glory.
Actresses
All Moon Troupe top stars can be found linked from this page @ TakaWiki
Anju Mira (Yan) @ TakaWiki
Natsumi Youko (Ako) @ TakaWiki
Amatsu Otome @ TakaWiki
Sayo Fukuko @ TakaWiki
Kadota Ashiko @ TakaWiki
Koshiro Miyako @ TakaWiki
Yoshizuki Eri @ TakaWiki
Shirosaki Ai @ TakaWiki
Kizuki Yuuma (Mayupon) @ TakaWiki
Enoki Touya @ TakaWiki
Sawaki Rizu @ TakaWiki
Glossary
aite (相手) – partner
daihyou (代表) – representative, in Takarazuka fan clubs, it’s the lovely lady in charge
fukubukuro (福袋) @ Wikipedia
hakama (袴) – green hakama are traditional wear for graduation
irimachi/demachi　(入待/出待) – waiting for the actresses before and after shows
kawaii (可愛い) – cute
nibante (二番手) – 2nd ranked role/actress
nihonmono (日本物) – set in historical Japan
pachipachi (パチパチ) – among other things, it’s the sound effect for clapping

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1h 38min
December 16, 2016 Special #3: Live Fangirling at Caleb Hunt
This is an off-the-cuff recording of Lella, Kitty-chan, and their friend Jess at the Grand Theater performance of Caleb Hunt, Private Eye / Greatest Hits. Live fangirling before, during intermission, and after the performance.
Warning: Because of the way this episode was recorded, there is background noise which cannot be filtered out.
Addendum: While Kitty mentioned her concerns that there might be large copyright cuts for the DVD release of the revue, it seems no sound or footage was replaced or removed for the actual release.
Links:
Caleb Hunt, Private Eye / Greatest Hits @ takawiki
Shonichi video @ youtube
tumblr photo posts: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
The wallpaper:
Takarasiennes:
Sagiri Seina ‘Chigi’ @takawiki
Sakihi Miyu @takawiki
Nozomi Fuuto ‘Daimon’ @takawiki
Ayakaze Sakina ‘Saki’ @takawiki
Ayanagi Shou ‘Shousama’ @takawiki
Glossary:
ijou desu. (以上です): The end.
subarashii　(素晴しい): wonderful
shonichi (初日): the first day of performances
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23min
December 10, 2016 Revue Corner #4: Sengoku Basara
Links:
Sengoku Basara @ takawiki
Sengoku Period @ wikipedia
Oda Nobunaga @ wikipedia
Sanada Yukimura @ wikipedia
Takeda Shingen ‘Kai no Tora’ @ wikipedia
Date Masamune @ wikipedia
Uesugi Kenshin @ wikipedia
Takarasiennes:
Ranju Tomu @ takawiki
Ranno Hana @ takawiki
Nozomi Fuuto ‘Daimon’ @ takawiki
Harukaze Misato @ takawiki
Asumi Rio ‘Mirio’ @ takawiki
Ootori Mayu @ takawiki
Ousaki Ayaka @ takawiki
Ayashiro Rea @ takawiki
Glossary:
Katana: Japanese sword
Ranran: namesquish of ‘Ranju Tomu’ and ‘Ranno Hana’
Sasuga: ‘as one would expect’
Corrections: Lella persists in calling the finale ‘revue’ despite Kitty’s best efforts.
The ‘mops’ are actually ‘ke-yari’ – a traditional piece of ceremonial equipment, as explained here by the lovely Naomi. But Lella likes talking about mops.
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52min
December 04, 2016 Elisabeth Revue Corner Special #4: Flower 2002-03
Links:
Elisabeth 2002-03 @ takawiki
Takarasiennes:
Haruno Sumire ‘Osa’ @ takawiki
Otori Rei ‘Midori’ @ takawiki
Juri Sakiho ‘Juri’ @ takawiki
Sena Jun ‘Asako’ @ takawiki
Ayabuki Mao ‘Yumiko’ @ takawiki
Natsumi You ‘Hacchi’ @ takawiki
Ranju Tomu ‘Tomu’ @ takawiki
Tono Asuka ‘Asuka’ @ takawiki
Misuzu Aki ‘Mattsu’ @ takawiki
Kiryu Sonoka ‘Sonoka’ @ takawiki
Aine Harei ‘Miwacchi’ @ takawiki
Sakura Ichika ‘Ichika’ @ takawiki
Siennes mentioned who are not in this play:
Takumi Hibiki @takawiki
Akira Mire @takawiki
Mizu Natsuki @takawiki
Aran Kei ‘Touko’ @takawiki
Asaka Manato @takawiki
Ayaki Nao @takawiki
Glossary:
Etoile (エトワール)
Hanagumi: Flower Troupe
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59min
November 19, 2016 Episode 19: Hokushou Kairi & Hinami Fuu
In this episode, we talk about Star Troupe top stars Hokushou Kairi and Hinami Fuu as they prepare to graduate from Takarazuka! NOTE: Sorry the audio gets a little funky in places. What we were trying to say at 45:00 is that both Takashiro Kei and Daichi Mao have been past spokesgirls for the Kaminomoto company.
Links
Hokushou Kairi interview on Takarazuka Music School website
Picture of 84th class OGs going to see Ouka ni Mae / Romance!! (Otozuki Kei’s Instagram)
Disney Songs by Takarazuka (Takarazuka Creative Arts)
Disney Songs by Takarazuka (Amazon.co.jp)
People mentioned:
Takarasiennes:
Hokushou Kairi
Hinami Fuu
Shibuki Jun (Rika)
Mishiro Ren
Kazari Jin
Others:
Okada Keiji (I incorrectly named him, but he was the director Micchan kept running into who encouraged her not to quit!)
Shows Mentioned
Juri Sakiho in Legally Blonde
Don Juan
My Hero
Snowflake Anthology / Golden Desert
The Second Life
Elisabeth (2014)
Guys and Dolls (2015)
The Merry Widow
Glossary:
gakunen: The number of years a Takarasienne has been with the Revue.
kashikiri kouen: Company-booked performance. Tickets for these performances are typically not on sale to the general public.
Mura: Literally, “village.” The katakana “mura” is used by Japanese fans to refer to the area around the Grand Theater.
Showa era: Japanese name eras based on the reigning emperors. In this case, the Showa era was between 1926–1989
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1h 34min
October 20, 2016 Episode 18: One Samurai from Kagoshima / Romance
In this episode, we review Star Troupe’s “Ouka ni Mae/Romance!!”, which recently wrapped up its Takarazuka run and will begin in Tokyo on October 21st. This is the final show for Hokushou Kairi and Hinami Fuu. We apologize in advance for anything we got wrong about Japanese history!
Links:
-Wikipedia article about Kagoshima dialect
–Amazon.com link for The Last Samurai: The Life and Battles of Saigo Takamori by Mark Ravina
–Wikipedia article about the Satsuma Rebellion
-special feature on the official Takarazuka page about the Romantic Revue series
People mentioned:
Takarasiennes:
–Seto Kazuya
–Hokushou Kairi
–Mishiro Ren
–Hinami Fuu
–Kurenai Yuzuru
–Rei Makoto
–Nanami Hiroki
-Yumeki Anru
–Natsuki Rei
-Mao Yuuki
–Kisaki Airi
–Maaya Kiho
Others:
–Saitou Yoshimasa
–Okada Keiji
–Hayama Kiyomi
Glossary:
Chuuzume: This is the scene in the revue show which occurs near the middle of the show, and has the entire troupe on stage dancin
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1h 14min
October 17, 2016 Revue Corner #3: Excalibur
Links:
Excalibur @takawiki
Shizuki Asato @takawiki
Hanafusa Mari @takawiki
Wao Youka @ takawiki
Asami Hikaru @takawiki
Kotobuki Tsukasa @takawiki
Kozuki Wataru @takawiki
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast @ wikipedia
Disney’s Robin Hood @wikipedia
Excalibur translation @tumblr
Elisabeth @takawiki
Glossary:
Zunko: Shizuki Asato’s nickname
Takako: Wao Youka’s nickname
Komu: Asami Hikaru’s nickname
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29min
October 06, 2016 Episode 17: Flower Troupe
This is the first in a series of troupe-focused episodes: Hanagumi! We discuss the history of the troupe from all the way back in the beginning as well as recent years. NOTE: we recorded this before the transfer announcements! The new top musumeyaku of Hanagumi will be Senna Ayase.
LINKS:
StarlightParade @ deviantart
Interview with Masatsuka-sensei about Caleb Hunt by chemicalperfume
Interview with Inaba-sensei about Greatest Hits by chemicalperfume
Jen’s translations of Ooura Mizuki’s memoir
Junna Risa’s facebook page
Interview with Aika Mire and Makoto Tsubasa from Splendor of 100 Years
Nestle Star Talk
Hinata San’s melon-pan ice cream shop twitter
PEOPLE:
Tani Masazumi
Masatsuka Haruhiko
Koike Shuuichirou
Takigawa Sueko
Koshiji Fubuki
3K: Kou Nishiki, Kouzuki Noboru, Koshiro Miyako
GLOSSARY:
Nibante/sanbante – the second and third ranked otokoyaku in a troupe
Irimachi/demachi – waiting for a star outside the theater
Otome – an annual publication listing profiles for every current member of the revue
Momotaro @ Wikipedia
Dom-Brako (Momotaro) @ TakaWiki
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1h 34min

FAQs about Takarazuka Revue Fan Podcast:

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The podcast currently has 85 episodes available.