Streaming Passion: Jose and Carmen / Bolero
I’ll be streaming Hoshigumi’s Carmen, from 2010 starring Reon and Nene, and the revue that comes with it tomorrow on Saturday 4th of February. Stream will start at 21.00 Eastern European Time.
Stream will be held here at Pelican’s Nest 2.0:
https://cytu.be/r/pelicansnest
Stream is password protected. Message me for the password.
It should be self evident considering the show is Carmen, but thought I’d still warn people that there will be some racial stereotypes in this musical. So, if that makes you uncomfortable maybe pass this one.
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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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“A Second Fortuitous Meeting 2nd ~Star Bride~” subs
Download here: wtheckzukasubs.tumblr.com/shows
This show wasn’t translated by us but a part of the subtitles done and offered by @oozorin so you guys can have easier access.
The translation was done aurally, and like me, by someone whose first language is neither English nor Japanese.
We’re not clear on which version this syncs to.
Sorry for the time I took to bring this!
Like the others, I haven’t watched this one yet either but with the part 3 about to start, I definitely need to. I can’t say how much of a standalone the show is, either, but I’ll put my faith on Takarazuka that they would make it easy to follow if you haven’t watched the first one. And the first one is very cute and funny, I’m sure this one will be too, don’t miss it.
In any case, you can watch Meguriai 1 subbed by yozoragumi, you just have to make them a stream request!
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Olympe du Puget/オランプ・デュ・ピュジェ, Funeral or この愛の先に/"La guerre pour se plaine" (神田沙也加/Kanda Sayaka, 夢咲ねね/Yumesaki Nene) 1789 Les Amants de la Bastille Jp Toho 2016+18 (6/9)
The top image is Kanda from 2018. The second row L->R is 2016 Yumesaki, 2018 Kanda with Teppei Ronan, and 2016 Kanda.
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