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Pale Kiss - Count Dracula's Love- (2008)

"I shall give eternal life only to beautiful things...." While visiting London in 1887, Count Dracula of Romania exchanges promises with the daughter of a multi-millionaire. The romance of vampire legends has traveled about for hundreds of years, and in 1987 Star Troupe performed this production with Shion Yuu in the pivotal role. This very popular show was a unique theme for Takarazuka-- the first act is on classical and aesthetic beauty, and the second act is a more modern pop style of Count Dracula's love.

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Mano SugataMano SugataCount Dracula (Cast A)
  • Photo of Asaka ManatoAsaka ManatoCount Dracula (Cast B)
  • Photo of Kayou KirariKayou KirariLucy Westenra/Venus (Cast A)
  • Photo of Tsukino HimekaTsukino HimekaLucy Westenra/Venus (Cast B)
  • Photo of Ougi MegumuOugi MegumuJonathon Harker/Johnny Idol (Cast A)
  • Photo of Ootori MayuOotori MayuJonathon Harker/Johnny Idol (Cast B)
  • Photo of Shihou NanamiShihou NanamiProfessor Hellsing/Dave (Cast A)
  • Photo of Fuuto NozomiFuuto NozomiProfessor Hellsing/Dave (Cast B)
  • Photo of Eri ChiakiEri ChiakiMaria Westenra/ Rose
  • Photo of Taka ReiraTaka ReiraSir Godalming /Daddy

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