#Flower Troupe

[nakoayas]

Yuzuka Rei as Prince Rudolf and Maisora Hitomi as Marie Vetsera cosplaying Takarazuka Revue's Ephemeral Love (a.k.a Mayerling / Utakata no Koi) for Rei's first photobook, released in 2016! 🌸

Scanned from my personal collection.

[miriogumi]

the rondo of love and death

takarazuka’s elisabeth 2007-2018. pt1

[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.

[aphantomagony]

Returning to my roots

If I have more ideas I'd edit poto more often

[bioh4ck]

dream girl evil

[oscarsasylum]

phantom 2006 is my second favorite out of the takarazuka adaptations of phantom because Haruno Sumire captured eriks little anger outbreaks so well

[mizusjawline]

May I offer you some baby Rei in these trying times?

[sbcwolfie]

A little WIP for y’all🤭

[smolladi]

watching Delight Holiday and completely lost it when everyone started did the shoot dance and dabbed at the end like--

[andromache-hectoris]

I have promised @eralkfang a great while ago to post my scans of Mitsuru. As an apology, I now present all her postcards I've collected by far with no watermarks. Still a long way to go...

Please do not repost them outside Tumblr.

[nakoayas]

Takarazuka Flower Troupe's Castlevania / 愛, Love Revue! Poster CM featuring Towaki Sea as Alucard and Hoshizora Misaki as Maria Renard 🦇

[miriogumi]

the rondo of love and death

takarazuka’s elisabeth 1996-2005. pt2

[yuzukahibiscus]

Takarazuka Reuve Flower Troupe Top Musumeyaku Hoshikaze Madoka says goodbye in the home base, "I love Yuzuka-san and also everyone!"

(Source from Daily Sports Entertainment)

Takarazuka Revue Flower Troupe Top Star Yuzuka Rei will be graduating from Takarazuka Revue on May 26, and she performed with Top Musumeyaku Hoshikaze Madoka on the closing performance of their graduation performance "Arc en ciel~The Rainbow Over Paris" on 24 March, saying goodbye at the home base.

Yuzuka came down the grand staircase in the formal otokoyaku costume which is the black tails, and said, "In these 15 years, I just kept on running. It was a journey that I devoted all of my youth to."

As Cosmos Troupe Top Musumeyaku, she partnered with Makaze Suzuho and later transferred to Flower Troupe to be with Yuzuka as the Golden Combi. She delivered the following speech,

"10 years ago in this place, my life as a stage performer started here. Makaze-san and Cosmos Troupe members taught me the foundations from the very beginning. And later, meeting with Yuzuka-san is my most cherished treasure. Whenever the time, she'd never let go of my hand, and she always shines so brightly. I am full of gratitude. I am so happy to graduate together with Yuzuka-san." Later when the two appear on stage again, she shouted, "I love Yuzuka-san and also everyone!"

Another popular star is Hozumi Mahiro who is also graduating. She said, "I believe that as long as Takarazuka continues, this will be a place where I can return to my roots."

The Tokyo Takarazuka Theatre performances are from April 14-May 26.

[zuka-thirst-gutter]

lgbt? what, like all at once?

[alucarddaily]

Sea Towaki as Alucard and Misaki Hoshizora as Maria Renard in Takarazuka Revue's upcoming production of "Castlevania: Awakening in the Moonlight" 🦇

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[mizusjawline]

"Today, I will be departing from my feathers"

Dear Rei, I hope you grow new wings soon ❤️I hope they will be lighter than the ones you've worn so far