Backdrop image for movie El Japón / Aqua Vitae!!

El Japón / Aqua Vitae!! (2019)

Takarazuka Cosmos Troupe 2019-2020. "El Japón -The Samurai of España-" In the town of Coria del Río in southern Spain, there are people who use the surname “Japón” to identify themselves as descendants of the samurai. What gave birth to this curious legend of Japanese samurai in a far-off land...? This lighthearted and pleasurable tale of heroism has as its protagonist a retainer of Sendai Domain, dispatched to Europe on a diplomatic mission, starkly portraying the emotions of the samurai and an encounter with another culture. "Aqua Vitae!! -The Water of Life-" A show built upon the theme of that most aromatic and mature of deep-flavored spirits: whiskey. Experience the many varied talents of the stylish and cool Makaze Suzuho and the other members of Cosmos Troupe, in a performance based on unique whiskey.

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Suzuho MakazeSuzuho MakazeKamata Harumichi
  • Photo of Madoka HoshikazeMadoka HoshikazeCatalina
  • Photo of Toa SerikaToa SerikaAlejandro
  • Photo of Ema NaokiEma NaokiDon Ferdinando
  • Photo of Tsukasa KotobukiTsukasa KotobukiHasekura Tsunenaga
  • Photo of Maira MikazeMaira MikazeQueen Margarita (Margaret)
  • Photo of Kanon MaiKanon MaiRoberta
  • Photo of Akina AyaseAkina AyaseNicola, the Fool
  • Photo of Kira RinjōKira RinjōDuke of Lerma
  • Photo of Matsukaze AkiraMatsukaze AkiraNaitō Hanjūrō

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