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The Prophecy by Taylor Swift (2024) / Phantom of The Opera at the Royal Albert Hall (2011) / Phantom of the Opera (1990) / Takarazuka Y&K's Phantom (2004) / The Phantom of the Opera (1962) / The Phantom of the Opera (1989) / The Phantom of the Opera (2004) / Phantom Of The Paradise (1974) / Phantom Of The Opera (1943) / Love Never Dies (2012) / The Phantom of the Opera (1925)
And I sound like an infant
Feeling like the very last drops of an ink pen
A greater woman stays cool
But I howl like a wolf at the moon
A greater woman has faith
But even statues crumble if they're made to wait
I'm so afraid I sealed my fate
No sign of soulmates
#Can someone let this bitch be happy for once in his life?#poto#the phantom of the opera#phantom of the opera#christine daae#erik#yeston and kopit phantom#takarazuka phantom#the phantom of the opera 1990#The phantom of the opera 2004#the phantom of the opera 1943#the phantom of the opera 1925#the phantom of the opera 1989#the phantom of the opera 1962#love never dies#poto 90's miniseries#erik carriere#sierra boggess#ramin karimloo#teri polo#charles dance#hanafusa mari#wao youka#man that's a lot of tags#if you are reading this hi <3 ily#herbert lom#heather sears#robert englund#gerard butler#emmy rossum
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No thoughts only Wao Yōka as Dracula in "Dracula, The Musical" in Tokyo and Osaka (2011)
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#digital painting#wao youka#hanafusa mari#phantom of the opera#love this musical. love 2 see it someday.
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you are music or whatever the hell they sang together that broke me forever
#phantom of the opera#poto#phantom#takarazuka#takarazuka phantom#wao youka#hanafusa mari#cosmos troupe#unfortunately i suck at aligning things so the ribbon in the middle looks weird
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rewatching 2004 phantom rn and i know this scene is like deep and serious but the way she waddles around the stage in this obnoxious red puffball costume makes me giggle
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‘Wuthering Heights (Arashigaoka)’ subs
Download them here: wtheckzukasubs.tumblr.com/
I’ve been in love with this book since my pre-teen days, when I couldn’t understand this isn’t a romantic story. Back when I first watched the musical I wasn’t into Takako, her eyes, the way she stares, freaked me out. But that was too perfect for Heathcliff and since then I got used to her.
Unfortunately, the adaptation suffered from being done by a man, I’m not much of a fan of the changes made to the script. On the other hand, there are pretty songs, the story is still there, Aran Kei is a super cute Edgar. It could have been wonderful, but it’s still a good musical.
As for content warning, this is a dark, gloomy story about death (or life). There are probably more that I can’t remember now, sorry. I’ll bet there is blackface somewhere too.
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what if I was the creep who haunts an opera house and you were the beautiful amateur singer who I secretly coach to be the best singer at the opera but then you get sabotaged and I rescue you and then i die. and we were both girls.
#phantom of the opera#poto#takarazuka#doodle#my favorite version of this is the takarazuka version from like 2004 with Wao Youka and Hanafusa Mari#anyway I did this instead of working on important things so.#throws this at you and runs#wlw
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Regardless of your personal favorites, who would you say were some of the most impactful otokoyaku in takarazuka's history? for example, I'd say I'm a fairly new fan, but i hear a lot about miki maya, yuki amami, yoka wao even nowadays. Maybe as a long time fan, you can give us some insight on who you think were some of the most significant otokoyaky? Thank you
Sure! This is like, me judging on vibes/stories basically... others may feel differently!
The first generation of top otokoyaku: Anna Jun (Flower), Haruna Yuri (Moon), Migiwa Natsuko (Snow), and Ootori Ran (Star). These were the prime participants in the "Berubara Boom," skyrocketing Takarazuka's mainstream popularity, and leading to the establishment of an official top star system.
Ooura Mizuki, considered one of the best dancers in Takarazuka history, went on to become an internationally renowned tango dancer. It's impossible to attribute this definitively to one person, but I also think she started a steady incline in the difficulty of Takarazuka choreography over the years.
Amami Yuuki, who you mentioned, was famed for her natural acting style, unusual for the stage at the time. She became the youngest top star ever largely due to her popularity, and the fear that she would be offered better opportunities on and off stage outside of Takarazuka. She has also had a successful career in movies and dramas, and is probably the biggest household name amongst OGs.
In my admittedly biased opinion, I think Mori Keaki and Ichiro Maki set the standard for top stars and nihonmono
Maya Miki was noted for actively studying everyday men and somewhat revolutionizing otokoyaku style (think charmingly disheveled suit vs. the traditional buttoned up tailcoat look). She has also had a successful TV/movie career post-Takarazuka and is a household name in Japan.
Wao Youka is the longest running top otokoyaku, and had extremely notable chemistry with Hanafusa Mari (whose record of 8.5 years and 5 husbands will likely never be unseated)
Yuzuki Reon was 2 months shy of Wao's record, similarly had notable chemistry with Yumesaki Nene, and was wildly popular. She and Maya Miki are the only two otokoyaku to perform in Nippon Budokan, which is 7x the typical Takarazuka venue seating capacity.
I also have to mention Nanami Hiroki for a different reason. While those above were IMO very influential otokoyaku in Takarazuka, Nanami Hiroki's graduation marked a notable turning point in the opportunities available in the entertainment industry to OGs who didn't make top. Prior to her graduation, it was fairly rare even for a top musumeyaku to get regular leading roles post-Takarazuka, never mind actresses who were not top stars. Nowadays we see a lot more of this. Miya Rurika has gone on record in print saying the breadth and success of Kai's OG activities have hugely influenced her and paved the way to "be herself" in her career, and we've seen a large number of 2 and 3-ranked former otokoyaku follow similar steps since.
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❤️ favorite phantom of the opera
Buckle up, my children, because I'm going to do this one across multiple dramatizations and it will be A (non-ranked) List:
Lon Chaney: The man, the myth, the legend. Absolute master-class in physical acting. Makeup game that has yet to be equaled (even though we have CGI now and could absolutely make it work without compromising vocal performance). Deserved a proper Leroux-accurate ending but ah well.
Michael Crawford: The man, the myth, the legend pt. 2. Hearing him sing "Music of the Night" was DEFINITELY a formative moment in my sexuality. Did more with a whisper and a flick of his hand than many actors do with a full evening of dramatics.
Brad Little: Holy shit the HANDS. Able to seduce you and scare you and make you cry all within a few minutes.
Gary Mauer: The only one to make both my Top Phantom and Top Raoul lists (Beth Southard got her a man who could do both). Like Brad Little, a good "whole package" performance that's both charismatic and terrifying.
Charles Dance: My first, and therefore a special place in my heart. His acerbic wit definitely influenced how I hear the character in my head.
Richard White: So Kopit!Erik has this reputation for being a softboi, and yes he does tend towards that end of the character's matrix. But he's also one of the few non-Leroux Phantoms who goes into "I swear I will BLOW THIS PLACE UP if you keep fucking with me" territory and I think a lot of people forget that edge. Richard White didn't; he's got this absolutely unhinged element that rounds out the character nicely. Seriously go find the bootleg on YouTube, like now.
Wao Youka: Gerard Butler WISHES he was able to pull of the "hot Phantom" thing half as well. Voice like warm chocolate, presence like a queen, thigh boots like a dominatrix. I'm torn between wanting her and wanting to be her.
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Wao Youka as Erik in the Takarazuka production of Yeston and Kopit's Phantom, 2004
My God, this place really is haunted!
#poto#phantom of the opera#the phantom of the opera#wao youka#yeston and kopit phantom#erik carriere#takarazuka phantom#erik x christine#y&k phantom#erik#christine daae#soragami#otokoyaku
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wait sorry my plans to read for the evening suddenly got derailed by finding this 360p 2004 takarazuka performance of Phantom. y'all I have been wanting to see Wao Youka as the Phantom for AGES
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end of year zuka tag!!
so extremely late to do this so I’m just doing it all in one post!!
1) sumire no hana - new favorite
I became a fan in late 2021 so almost all of my current favorite siennes are ones I fell in love with this year… for actresses already in the theatre id definitely say I become such a huge fan of towaki sea!! she is such an incredible singer and is able to be such a wonderful otokoyaku and an enchanting onnayaku. as for new girls, I’ve been keeping my eye on shiragiri tsubaki!
2) never say goodbye - hardest to say goodbye to
100% oto kurisu, she was such a standout in hanagumi and it was never a dull moment when she was on stage. She’s such an amazing performer and singer. I’m so glad she’s on Instagram now and I’m so excited for her future projects!
3) material girl - favorite merchandise
I was able to go to quartre reves and takarazuka an for the first time this year since i was in japan, so I think my favorite pieces of merch are all the bromides I was able to buy! going to the stores in person was such an amazing experience I’m so grateful for. I think my most treasured though is my yuzuka rei clear card, she’s been to so many places with me!
4) mon paris - new favorite show not from this year
2004 phantom!!! idk how I found it but I’m so glad I did. wao youka is just so incredible…. her portrayal of erik is maybe one of the best performances I’ve ever seen tbh… I’m so obsessed with her voice. her acting as well is so fantastic, the scene where christine is singing to erik trying to convince him to take his mask off is a work of art. you can see all the emotions erik is feeling so clearly, you see this hope in his eyes as christine continues to sing. also the way wao youka is styled in the show is so dated but i think it fits so well. she has these very prominent shoulder pads that look a little silly at first but I’ve grown to love it so much. I love the other versions of the show (esp 2018) but 2004 hold such a special place in my heart.
5) wings of the heart - favorite fandom memory
I had so many fun streaming experiences this year! I’m so lucky to have had the time to attend as many as it did. I think maybe the most impactful fandom moment was just walking around the tokyo takarazuka theatre and seeing all the other people taking pictures with and gushing about posters outside. such a crazy feeling as an international fan to see that so many other people share the same love you do
6) where is god - shocking hankyu announcement
maitis senka transfer and yurika + kano taidan!! for yurika and kano I guess it makes sense, but I feel like having any top star retire is surprising to me. yurika has been the only face of soragumi I’ve known, so it’s going to feel strange having a new top star but I’m so excited to see who it’s going to be. maitis senka transfer is a bit puzzling to me but I know she’s going to be amazing in whatever she does next.
7) the final dance - favorite duedan
saki and kiwas duedan in soukyuu no subaru. I was able to see the show in person which I think made it so much more powerful. I could feel their connection much better. I swear I was tearing up watching it. the reality of kiwas taidan hit me like a bus during it, and I felt so honored to be able to see one of their last dances together
8) my everlasting dream - most rewatched show
it’s a revue but probably beautiful garden! I put on shows a lot in the background while doing work and beautiful garden was this years top pick. I love the music so much and so many of my favorite siennes are in it! I love flower theme so much and the costumes especially!! purple and pink are my favorite colors and this revue has so much of them
9) fascinating rhythm - song that got stuck in my head
continuing the last one a bit, the theme song of beautiful garden got stuck in my head so often. especially senna ayase’s part! it’s such a catchy theme!! and the performance of it is so lovely
10) diamonds are a girls best friend - favorite costumes
such a difficult question because I really love the costumes of takarazuka, especially ones with frills and ruffles… there’s just so many to chose from. I think I’m going to say all of the costumes from genroku baroque rock. I love Japanese traditional clothing and it combined with takarazuka’s flair was such a treat. I love madoka’s costume during lucky koi koi. it’s so detailed and I love the way it moves. all the different patterns on it make me want to look at it forever.
11) cool beast!! - most ridiculous costumes
definitely not the most ridiculous, more like my favorite silly costumes are hozumi mahiro’s in top hat as beddini
12) greatest moment - special stage moment
the parade in soukyuu no subaru. being able to applaud for the actresses was such an honor to participate in. it was such a thrilling experience
13) favorite musical
genroku baroque rock! it’s very special to me for being one of the first musicals I saw. it matches my tastes very well and it’s maybe my favorite musical visually.
14) favorite revue
the fascination!!! I love this revue so much!!! pink is my favorite color so of course the costumes to me are so fantastic. especially the parade costumes… madoka’s dress is just so gorgeous. rei’s carnivorous flower is one of my favorite costumes and performances. I love the music in the revue so much too! rei singing in English and anytime hitoko sings are my favorites (of course I also love fashionable empire but I just haven’t watched it enough..)
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my journal:
DEC.18.2022
[trauma analysis]
[picture of wao youka posing elegantly]
[funny anecdote]
[something that confused me]
[something that moved me]
[picture of wao youka sitting down]
[unsettling twitter thread]
[picture of wao youka with some candles]
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i tried to make her deformity look more like how its supposed to look... the only difference is that i made it kinda look like scales
#imagine if erik was uglier in takarazuka versions. what would have happened huh#maybe christine running away wouldve made more sense#i showed takarazuka phantom 2004 to my friend and they went like 'its not that bad shes so mean to her'#phantom of the opera#takarazuka phantom#phantom#poto#erik#christine daae#cosmos troupe#wao youka#hanafusa mari
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Dracula, the Musical (Japan, 2011) subtitles
jstage.dreamful .org/dracula-2011/
Or click the link under “source”.
*Subtitles only, the video is not included.
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Translator’s note:
This translation was done based on the Broadway script, and I have used the original lines whenever possible. The songs were translated aurally, and I have tried to keep the meaning and word choices as close to the original as possible.
Please do not re-upload the subtitles anywhere or put them up on video streaming sites! Link to my post if you want to share.
#dracula the musical#frank wildhorn#wao youka#hanafusa mari#abe natsumi#takarazuka og#My translations
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Phantom (2004) English Subbed Stream
Hello everyone! I’m planning to stream the 2004 production of Phantom from Cosmos Troupe, starring Wao Youka and Hanafusa Mari, at 10:30am PST on Sunday Feb 21.
I am not currently settled on the venue (this is a video I want to handle very securely), so as usual please DM me or reply to this post if you are interesting in attending and I will give you the information either the night before or morning of the stream.
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