Backdrop image for movie One Samurai from Kagoshima / Romance!!

One Samurai from Kagoshima / Romance!! (2016)

-- One Samurai from Kagoshima -- Set during the troubled times of the early post-shogunate period, this story takes place in a region known as the Satsuma Domain, home to the majestic volcano, Mt. Sakurajima. The protagonist, Toshiaki Kirino, is born into a poor resident samurai family of the region yet grows to become one of the driving forces behind the Meiji Restoration, demonstrating extraordinary courage and swordsmanship. --- Romance!! -- “Romance!!” is the 19th program in the Romantic Revue series, which illustrates the glamor and tradition of the Takarazuka Revue. Highlighted by the outstanding singing of the leading star Kairi Hokusho, the Star Troupe delivers several vignettes on the eternal theme of the Takarazuka Revue — the romantic world of love.

  • History

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Kairi HokushōKairi HokushōKirino Toshiaki
  • Photo of Fu HinamiFu HinamiOotani Fuyu
  • Photo of Yuzuru KurenaiYuzuru KurenaiEnami Shuntarō
  • Photo of You NatsumiYou NatsumiOokubo Toshimichi
  • Photo of Mishiro RenMishiro RenSaigou Takamori
  • Photo of Hiroki NanamiHiroki NanamiKawaji Toshiyoshi
  • Photo of Ren KisaragiRen KisaragiTakaki Kanehiro
  • Photo of Otoha MinoriOtoha MinoriEnami Taka
  • Photo of Makoto ReiMakoto ReiYagi Nagateru
  • Photo of Yuria SeoYuria SeoBeppu Shinsuke

Similar to One Samurai from Kagoshima / Romance!!

Backdrop image for movie The Rose of Versailles - Fersen and Marie Antoinette -

The Rose of Versailles - Fersen and Marie Antoinette - (2014)

Takarazuka Flower Troupe 2014 Chunichi Theater production. In 1770, Princess Marie-Antoinette of the House of Hapsburg, youngest daughter of Empress Maria Theresa of Austria, marries at the age of fourteen, Prince Louis (future Louis XVI) of the House of Bourbon, eldest grandson of King Louis XV of France. In anxiety over some childishness still lingering in Marie-Antoinette, Empress Maria Theresa sends over to France her confidant, Count of Mercy-Argenteau, on the mission to tutor Marie-Antoinette to grow up to be a beloved queen of the French people.

  • History
  • Romance
Backdrop image for movie Azure Moment

Azure Moment (2017)

Some people call him an immortal superhuman, while others call him an extraordinary conjurer. An alchemist who has crossed space and time, a matchless prophet, and an unidentifiable adventurer—even today many mysteries remain throughout European history of the Count of St. Germain.

  • History
Backdrop image for movie Blazing Wind - Strategist Takenaka Hanbei -

Blazing Wind - Strategist Takenaka Hanbei - (2017)

In the world of the Warring States, where rival warlords vied to take over all of Japan, a uniquely ingenious strategist made a name for himself: Takenaka Shigeharu (nicknamed Hanbei). Hanbei’s former opponent, Oda Nobunaga, recognized his genius. When Kinoshita Tokichiro (later Toyotomi Hideyoshi) visited under Oda’s orders, Hanbei realized that he had the potential to dominate Japan—he then became his vassal and led Hideyoshi to victory in many battles. This original ‘Warring States Musical’ seeks to show Hanbei’s true character—his shy and loyal nature, as despite his military exploits he didn’t care about making himself famous or wealthy; his marital love with Seishitsu Ine (Tokugetsu-In) who had longed for and supported him since their childhood; as well as his deep bond with his fellow strategist under Hideyoshi, Kuroda Kanbei.

  • War
  • History
Backdrop image for movie Bandito -Gentleman Thief Salvatore Giuliano-

Bandito -Gentleman Thief Salvatore Giuliano- (2015)

Takarazuka Moon Troupe 2015 production. 1940s Italy, the island of Sicily. There can be found a man known all over Europe as a "bandit," and moreover a "chivalrous thief." At the end of the Second World War, Sicily becomes the GQ of the Allied forces. Struggling under the poverty and scarce resources brought about by the war, the young Giuliano is forced to steal to survive. Eventually he becomes leader of a band of thieves. One day Giuliano wishes to return a ring stolen from a countess, but the mafia intervenes. Instead of the countess, a woman Giuliano has never met before comes to claim the ring, and this meeting will change Giuliano's destiny....

  • Crime
  • History
Backdrop image for movie Doctor Zhivago

Doctor Zhivago (2018)

A sweeping musical adaptation of the classic Nobel Prize-winning novel about love in the final days of czarist Russia.

  • History
  • Drama
Backdrop image for movie Jirokichi of the Wind ―Night's Flight Over Edo―

Jirokichi of the Wind ―Night's Flight Over Edo― (2015)

At the end of the Edo Period, there was a legendary chivalrous thief who stole from rich merchants and self-serving samurai and gave to the virtuous people of the town. His name was Nezumi-kozo (Rat Boy) Jirokichi. This musical is about how he competed with and was friends with the hero of so many period dramas (Touyama Kinshiro), and about the loves they surrounded themselves with in the new and progressive Japan. A Takarazuka take on the tale of Nezumi-kozo.

  • History
Backdrop image for movie Messiah -The Legend of Shiroh Amakusa- / Beautiful Garden -A Profusion of Flowers-

Messiah -The Legend of Shiroh Amakusa- / Beautiful Garden -A Profusion of Flowers- (2018)

Messiah –The Strange Tale of of Amakusa Shirō– The story takes place in Edo Castle in 1656. Foreign-style painter Yuan Yamada is asked by the young shogun Ietsuna Tokugawa to tell him the truth about the rebellion in the Bizen Shimabara domain 20 years ago. Yuan begins to tell the story of Tokisada (Shiro) Amakusa, the man who stood up for the people and became venerated as a messiah. Beautiful Garden; A Profusion of Flowers A profusion of beautiful, talented women† — an eternal flower garden with blooms of various scents and colors — Takarazuka.

  • History
  • Action
  • Music
Backdrop image for movie One Night of Stars / La Esmeralda

One Night of Stars / La Esmeralda (2015)

One Night of Stars The setting is in the middle of the Edo Period during the reign of Yoshimune Tokugawa. Kinosuke Amano is the second son of the Lord of the Mikazuki clan, based in a lush green village nestled among mountains in Kyushu. He is a free-spirited youth, who slips out of the castle every night and is enchanted by looking at the stars. One summer, on the night of Tanabata (“the Evening of the Seventh”), Kinosuke encounters Sen, a girl from Hotaru Village, and Genta, her friend from childhood. Together, they assemble a turret for observing the stars. From that day onward, Kinosuke, Sen and Genta are friends, transcending social barriers, as they spend long hours every night searching out the stars La Esmeralda A Latin show that unfolds with a boundless emerald sea in the backdrop, portraying passionate love and many dreams.

  • History
  • Music
Backdrop image for movie Mayerling / Bouquet de Takarazuka

Mayerling / Bouquet de Takarazuka (2018)

Austria, 1888. Crown Prince Rudolph is bored with the ostentatious royal life in the Austrian court. He is forced into a marriage contract with Stephanie, Princess of Belgium. The couple is incompatible and they live in unhappy discord. Grand Duke Jean Salvadore, Rudolph`s cousin, is in touch with the liberals of the realm and his lover, Milly, is a commoner. The Grand Duke has broken the shackles of convention and he enjoys a life of freedom much to his cousin`s envy. During a performance of “Hamlet”, Rudolph meets Maria Vetsera, the daughter of Baron Vetsera, the wealthiest man in Vienna. The Prince and Maria fall in love at first sight...

  • Romance
  • Drama
  • History
Backdrop image for movie The New Tale of Genji / Melodia

The New Tale of Genji / Melodia (2015)

-- The Tale of Genji -- Hikaru Genji was born to Kiritsubotei when he was Emperor, as the second imperial Prince. Since childhood, he has harbored feelings of love for Fujitsubo-no-Nyogo, the Empress of Kiritsubotei. -- Melodia -- This performance comprises a number of musical pieces played to passionate as well as beautiful melodies and rhythms that generate excitement. They all are part of passionate and beautiful tunes that brim with love, dreams, hopes, passion, sorrow and an energy that knows no bounds.

  • History
  • Music
Backdrop image for movie The Kawagiri Bridge / Dream Chaser

The Kawagiri Bridge / Dream Chaser (2021)

--The Kawagiri Bridge-- In the middle of the Edo Era in Kayamachi near the Sumida River lived a childless couple, Minokichi and his wife O-chou. Minokichi was a master carpenter who worked for a large company called Sugitaya. --Dream Chaser-- "Dream Chaser" is one who chases their dreams. A passionate theme of single-minded dream chasing, with each scene presenting a different world through music and dance — this revue show will introduce you to the varied charms of Moon Troupe members.

  • History
  • Music
Backdrop image for movie The Last Party ~S. Fitzgerald's Last Day~

The Last Party ~S. Fitzgerald's Last Day~ (2018)

A musical about the life of F. Scott Fitzgerald. We begin on Dec. 21st, 1940, just moments before Scott dies. The main actor speaks to the audience, asking them what they think he was thinking of, what he was planning. Then he takes us back, for one last party before the end.

  • History
  • Drama
Backdrop image for movie Man of Starlight / Joyful!!II

Man of Starlight / Joyful!!II (2007)

A revival of a Japanese masterpiece that premiered in 1976 with the Snow Troupe, starring Natsuko Teime, and was replayed in 2007, starring Natsuki Mizu, who also starred in the Snow Troupe. Among the many stories related to the Shinsengumi, the episode centering on Okita Souji mixes truth and truth, refreshingly and sadly reciting his short but turbulent youth.

  • History
Backdrop image for movie Elisabeth

Elisabeth (1996)

Takarazuka Revue Snow Troupe 1996 production of the Viennese musical 'Elisabeth'. This was the Revue Company's first 'Elisabeth' production.

  • Drama
  • History
  • Music
  • Romance
Backdrop image for movie The Poem of Love and Revolution ~Andrea Chénier~

The Poem of Love and Revolution ~Andrea Chénier~ (2013)

This is the story of a poet who lived at the time of the French Revolution. The poet's name was Andrea Chénier. He lived and died amongst love and bloodshed. The numerous words of truth spun by this revolutionary poet became poems for eternity. Even today, they continue to shine light on the hopes that rest in people's hearts. The tidal wave of the times, when everyone believes that the ideal kind of society has arrived, will in time move in the wrong direction. Ironically, Andrea and Maddalena will be joined together by a thing called love. Idealism, which has been pushed to the forefront of reality, is toying with Gérard's life. Before long, a raging torrent that provides an omen of the tragedy to come will overwhelm all three of them.

  • Drama
  • History
  • Romance
  • War