#cosmos troupe

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Gyakuten Saiban 2 - The Truth Reborn Once Again (2009) | Takarazuka Revue

Miles Edgeworth

Played by Hiro Yuumi

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Haruno Sakura on Takarazuka Cosmos Troupe's Le Grand Escalier Le Cinq 🪐💜

Scanned from personal collection.

[misakys]

↳ cosmos troupe's elisabeth from le cinq vol.176 ☆

please don't repost anywhere <3

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the rondo of love and death

takarazuka’s elisabeth 1996-2005. pt2

[yuzukahibiscus]

Serika Toa's Final Press Conference Q&A

(Note: When I started getting into Takarazuka, Kiki is one of those siennes whose bright smile and adorable humour drew me in. It was later when I checked out her lead performances that I found how much sincerity and love she has for each character to showcase a vulnerability and versatility that related to many. Here's a translation of her press conference, and congratulations to her graduation from Takarazuka! :)

Source from Sponichi Annex and the Takarazuka homepage (link will be expired later), pictures from Nikkan Sports and Sankei.

Serika Toa's message

I've graduated from Takarazuka today (on April 27). I am overwhelmed with gratitude to everyone. I feel lonely to be leaving from Takarazuka, a place where I have learnt so many, but I'd like to embark on my life in my footsteps in the future.

―― What is Takarazuka to you?

(Before this conference) I knew that this question would be asked, and had wanted to think of an answer. But at that time, (graduating) didn't feel real to me and before I knew it, I was working hard every day on the next rehearsal. Now I will say, that it is the most sparkling place in my life, that's what Takarazuka is to me.

―― Moving on, what is it that you want to try in the future?

I'm going to start thinking what I want to pursue in the future. I love learning, so I'm going to find something to learn.

―― Why did you choose the black tails for your final costume?

Back in the Grand Theatre, when I wore the black tails to deliver my speech, my fans (wrote to me / told me) that I looked perfect in black tails, and also because there weren't many scenes where I wore black tails in the performance, so I wanted to appear in black tails before everyone again.

―― You're no longer going to play an otokoyaku anymore.

It's true that this marked my end as an otokoyaku, but I'm always thinking of achieving breakthroughs - such as how to approach my role sincerely, or what I want to present in a performance as a stage performer.

―― The sayonara show included songs, in which their lyrics conveyed your thoughts. What message do you have for the audience through the last song "Future Revolution"?

As said, I chose my favourite songs which best expressed the words I wanted to convey, and those became the setlist for the sayonara show to send my messages that I have yet told the audience. 'Future Revolution' of "Die Rauber" represents...my wish. The song was so compatible, that I wondered if it was written to be performed in a sayonara show. The lyrics 'With everyone's smiles, a new world is born' are so grandeur, and it was the best song that best showcased our motivation of how we wanted to perform on stage. I sang this song (with my members), because it would be great to convey this feeling to the audience.

―― The troupe leader (kumichou), Matsukaze Akira had said, that she had been watching you over as someone glamorous and reliable.

I am very moved to hear that. Kumichou is one year more senior than I am, but she's someone who can see through me for who I truly am. I am very glad to hear these words from kumichou.

―― Are there any regrets you have in your 18 years of Takarazuka career?

I'd say... I don't have regrets. (These 18 years) has been really fulfilling and satisfying, and that's the best feeling to have.

―― What were you thinking when you saw the audience holding up the penlights?

The penlights turned blue when I sang Star Troupe colours, and pink when I sang Flower Troupe ones... and I resonated deeply with the fans. Truly, this is all because of my fans in Takarazuka. It was because of the fans who supported me along the way, that I could continue to work harder. I am nothing but thankful.

―― Do your flowers today carry any significance?

There's no special meaning to it - I just thought they would look fabulous with my black tails. I hope that you could watch me to the end as an otokoyaku, so I've chosen orchids and callas.

―― Any plans for marriage?

(She smiles) About that... I don't have any plans yet, yeah.

―― Any words for your juniors?

I've learnt so much from you all and I am only grateful. I have so many words and thoughts I want to convey to you, but I'd like you all to stay healthy and energetic, and enjoy the stage the best you can.

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I gotta emphasize that this is a thing that happened once. LMAO Kiki hitching her skirt up is everything to me

(I did some research, the chant is called Soran Bushi. It is a sea shanty and, according to wikipedia, is one of the most famous traditional folk songs (Min'yō) in Japan)

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Takarazuka Actress found dead, believed to be suicide

According to multiple news sources, on 9/30/2023, at approximately 7:04 AM, a woman 25 years old was found lying on the parking lot of an 18th story apartment building in Takarazuka City. The police found on the 18th floor a bag with belongings found to be of an actress of Takarazuka Revue.

According to the article on Bunshun Online, the actress was born in 1998 in Kyoto, the oldest daughter of a 140 year-running vintage shop and is a member of the Cosmos Troupe. According to an affiliate of the Revue, the actress A had a younger sister, and lived in the apartment building owned by their father together. Actress A debuted in 2017.

Cosmos Troupe's first day of performance "PAGAD/Sky Fantasy" was on 9/29, and the actress went on stage as usual, but on 9/30 the actress did not appear for the performance. Takarazuka Revue announced cancellation of the run of the performance from 10/1 to 10/8, due to multiple performers feeling unwell.

^Official Announcement from the Takarazuka Revue

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late hbd to Serika Toa

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Gyakuten Saiban - The Truth Reborn (2009) | Takarazuka Revue

Miles Edgeworth + backup dance troupe

Played by Hikaru Nanaho

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2023 Cosmos Troupe's The Great Ace Attorney Stage Photos published on Kageki 2023 September!

Scanned from my personal collection.

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↳ serika toa from her sayonara special, graph 4.2025 ☆

please don't repost anywhere <3

[miriogumi]

the rondo of love and death

takarazuka’s elisabeth 2007-2018. pt1

[yuzukahibiscus]

Cosmos Troupe performance "Red Stone" Talk in Kageki

(Note: This is a talk between the leading actor Minami Maito, and the director of the performance Sha Tamae for the Cosmos Troupe performance "Red Stone~ A Distant Cry". This is also the first performance of Minami Maito as a Cosmos Troupe member. Their talk was documented in the early rehearsal period.)

(Below, Minami Maito as M.; Sha Tamae as S.)

S. I hadn't really worked with Maitii before, right?

M. Yes, there weren't a lot of occasions. You worked with us (in Flower Troupe) for a scene in "Takarazuka Fantasia" and I loved that scene so much. Since then, I've always hoped for a chance if we could work together again, which I've been appealing to you every time we met (she smiles).

S. Yeah (smiles).

M. I'm really happy that we could finally work together this time.

S. I've always seen you as a powerful performer, and as I watched "Top Hat", I realised you were really good at acting comedy.

M. Thank you.

S. I was inspired by how bright Minami had been, so for this script, I created with the intention of allowing the performers to recognise once again the mission of their job, so as to give joy not only to the actors but also to the audience. Our stage is set in 1920s England. Back then in the early 20th century, there were many talented individuals, such as Coco Chanel, and I thought how interesting the play would be with this historical background. People have changed since the period of monarchy and class system. They became more aware of their emotions, and I think it's constant how people feel these "changes" in every era.

M. Yes.

S. The story is simple, one about the reincarnation of family, but I hope to send a message to the audiences' hearts about how warm that era had felt like. We just started rehearsals today and we had a table read once.

M. Yes, the first time with the music too.

S. Personally, I’m the type that prefers having rehearsals quickly done. When we have rehearsed at least once, then the time required to think about the different interpretations or to overcome challenges will be reduced. Even today, we swiftly finished two times of the table read. Everyone worked hard (she smiles).

M. (she smiles). While we’re at the present phase of discovering our role, I realised that even when we tried this kind of rehearsal style [of doing multiple table reads] we can already receive much feedback and comments, to which I’m grateful for. Then when it comes to thinking what else to add into the role, we’ll have much more spare time to explore.

S. Especially, the underclassmen weren’t familiar with this style. Since they were used to acting on what they have been instructed, I want to remember how important it is to imagine what happens next in the future rehearsal days.

M. Yes, yes.

S. The protagonist, Alex, is an interesting man.

M. Yes. I knew how straightforward he was. It was quite rare to have such a candid and bright guy.

S. Really? Do you think so?

M. As you said just now, there are many things that Takarasiennes can find in common with their roles, so I thought that Alex might be speaking to me through his words. When I first read the script, that was exactly what I felt. So I paid attention to each line during the rehearsals.

S. Yes. “History isn’t written by the great people or the heroes only, but the efforts of the nameless make history as well.” That’s what I feel deeply.

M. (she nods greatly). I’m looking forward to how much more we can expand our imagination in the coming rehearsals. Whether it’s achievements or mistakes, you’ll still point them out to us when we practise, so I want to believe in you fearlessly, rehearsing and challenging more in the practice room.

S. Well, I created the role of Alex easily and clearly. It’s because I know Maitii is the actor behind him. I wrote the script thinking how Maitii will embody the role of Alex (she smiles).

M. (she smiles).

S. Yet in terms of Alex’s personality, I find it interesting when you performed some traits that I didn’t think of while creating this role. While I can still feel you showcasing how frank Alex can be, he's also a bubbly person and a rowdy fellow when he’s with his friends. So when I saw how Alex interacted with Gino played by Takato Chiaki, I thought “hm?” at first, but I realised how this was helpful in gradually showing how straightforward Alex is.

M. That’s what I did.

S. As we throw in many ideas in the process, I’m also looking forward to the coming rehearsals.

M. I was wearing a lot of costumes during the scene “Vaudevillian” (tentative translation based on Katakana).

S. It’s a bit of a comical scene there.

M. There’s a lot of laughter. It’s a fun script to read, so I thought it’s all that we can do to execute the comedy (she smiles).

S. The performers in that scene were insane (she smiles). Then later on, it was the dream scene at the beginning of Act 2.

M. That was incredible.

S. That scene had the performers wearing red shirts and lined up because it was a scene of war and fighting. We thought a lot about this scene and threw in many ideas on thinking of how to nail it…

M. The music for this scene was also amazing, and I'm looking forward to seeing how cool the choreography pairs with the music.

S. The [English] men were determined to unify Italy [in this war] so everyone was so exhausted from rehearsing that one scene.

M. After that scene, we just all hoped that the curtains would come down soon (she smiles). This goes for all scenes, but I believe that particular scene can definitely show the audience just how much passion we invested in order to deliver a good performance.

S. Yes, and the audience will love how sincere you are when facing the stage.

M. Since you created this play with the sentiments you have for Takarazuka as an upperclassman and our senior, I believe that if we truly understood these feelings in rehearsals, then this will turn out to be a heartful production. This will be my first time acting with the Cosmos Troupe members ever since my transfer, so I look forward to how we can expand our performance and I believe I’ll also be inspired by them. I’ll learn more especially from the friendship of Alex and Gino.

S. Yes, yes. So when it comes to stopping Gino, I deliberately added more friction between the two men. Since Alex is someone who is desperate in action, and determined to stop others.

M. Yes, that’s right. And… am I going to have a loveline with Kiyora or not ? (she smiles)

S. Haha (she smiles). Well, maybe.

M. Since I transferred to Cosmos Troupe at the same time with her who I’ve previously worked with before [in Moon Troupe], I hope to create a relationship that only the two of us can convey.

S. In the finale, the otokoyaku wear morning dress, performing the dance formation that Alex did while working in “PALLADIUM”.

M. Oh, it'll give off a British style then. Morning dress.

S. Yes indeed. I’m still contemplating over the dance formation, but the song is amazing. Then finally, could you share your message about this work?

M. Sure. During the show, I [as Alex] reflect a lot about coincidences and certainties in facing myself, but this also goes for myself [as Minami Maito], [I think about] the encounter of this performance, working with Sha-sensei again in these days, and witnessing the start of the new Cosmos Troupe… Even though Zun-chan (Sakuragi Minato) is in another small theatre performance, I believe we’re all headed towards a new step forward. With this happy performance in mind, I hope that you’ll also think about your encounter and attitude towards yourself, and let us sprint in a “starting dash” together! In order to create such a performance, I’ll endeavour to face my role, the stage and to the audience, and anticipate the growth we can see in this performance. (she straightens her posture) I’ll do my best!

S. (she smiles). Yes, I look forward to it. At some point Alex sings lyrics which go, “I’m grateful for everything every day / To the green and beautiful Earth”. I find Alex someone who knows very well the things we often forget about, which is why he loves to give people joy and loves to see the people’s smiles.

M. (she nods).

S. So [it makes people think] I want to be [like Alex] too, and there are many of his lines which I believe Takarasiennes can relate to. I cannot wait to show you the performance and we will do our best.

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saw a berrybot post made solely for hating on fruitcake, like 'fruitcake is so boring berrybot otp' so i made them a poly out of pure unfiltered rage, anyways gang never hate on ships for the sake of glorifying your own you just make everyone dislike your ship more and makes it sound like you only like the ship bc its NOT the ship ur shitting on!!!!11!1!1!!!!!!!1

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Yep, late on this post, so here

Back to sleep, I go.

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---Japan's all-female musical theater group Takarazuka Revue said Saturday it has set up an outside team to investigate the cause of the recent death of one of its actresses following a weekly magazine report that said she had been bullied.---

---The Cosmos troupe's performances will be canceled through Oct 22.

---The 25-year-old member of the "sora-gumi" Cosmos Troupe of Takarazuka Revue was found lying on the ground of an apartment building Sept. 30.

---The investigation team includes outside lawyers but not people related to Takarazuka Revue. It will interview more than 60 members of the troupe and expand the scope of its probe as needed.