Hi everyone! A newly recorded episode about The Scarlet Pimpernel in Takarazuka. Mostly focused on the Wildhorn versions, but did you know Takarazuka did a version based on the novel in 1979? Listen on for more info! And please share with us all your thoughts on the shows! We’d love to have you be part … Continue reading Revue Corner #5 – The Scarlet Pimpernel

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Revue Corner #5 – The Scarlet Pimpernel

Happy New Year, everyone!! Join Julie, Kitty, Jen, and Kate as they talk about what they enjoy about Takarazuka revue shows, their directors, and some of their favorite shows. (Jen is a liiiitle late getting this posted, so you’ll see the news section is out of date. Ahahahah.) We’d love to hear from you about … Continue reading Episode 50: Revue Reviews

Episode 50: Revue Reviews

Join Kate and Jen as they talk about things and shows from Takarazuka that give them comfort and distraction. Then let us know how Takarazuka has been comforting you over the past few months! Happy Things: Haikara-san: Here Comes Miss Modern Miyume Himari’s Twitter Cher’s 1-man West Side Story Shows Mentioned: Guys and Dolls (2002) … Continue reading Episode 49: Takarazuka – Comfort and Distraction

Episode 49: Takarazuka – Comfort and Distraction

Join Julie, Kate, Kitty, Jenn, and Jen, as they tackle the toughest question of all: “Cuddle, marry, or ignore?” How about you? Would you answer any of these tough questions any differently? Or do you have a challenging trio of your own? Please share with us below in the comments! Happy Things Mentioned in This … Continue reading Episode 48: Cuddle, Marry, Ignore

Episode 48: Cuddle, Marry, Ignore

We would like to make a clear statement regarding information that has come to light about a former member of our podcast. We believe that all individuals are free to hold beliefs of their choice and vote as their conscience dictates. However, we also stand against racism and discrimination in all forms, and for all … Continue reading A statement from the members of the podcast

A statement from the members of the podcast

Join Jenn, Julie, Kate, and Kitty as they translate and talk about some of the “Messages from the Stars” that the Takarazuka Revue has been posting lately: YouTube Playlist. (Please excuse a somewhat “noisy” recording. As always, things are a bit crazy in Quarantine.) What have been some of your favorite messages so far? Please … Continue reading Special 19: Messages from the Stars

Special 19: Messages from the Stars

Thanks to many requests here in the blog, on Tumblr, and on Twitter, we have some quiz games headed your way. First up: Play along with Lella, Kitty, Jenn, and Julie and test your esoteric Takarazuka revue show theme song knowledge! Don’t cheat, but if you want to double-check your answers after playing, here is … Continue reading Special #18: Revue Theme Song Quiz Game!

Special #18: Revue Theme Song Quiz Game!

Join Heidi and Lella as they talk about a favorite small-theater show and give it some tough love. (Warning: Plot spoilers) Have you seen The Robbers? What did you think of it? Things Mentioned in This Show: Die Räuber (TakaWiki) Emao Yuu (TakaWiki) Instagram live with Sakiko Takarazuka Revue Company Official YouTube Channel Takarazuka chat … Continue reading Episode 47: Die Räuber

Episode 47: Die Räuber

Join Kate and Jen as they talk about the many definitions of a “Golden Combi”, and some of their favorite otokoyaku and musumeyaku pairs. We won’t give them away ahead of time. See if you can guess from the sound clips! ? Please drop us a note in the comments, because we would LOVE to … Continue reading Episode 46: Golden Combinations

Episode 46: Golden Combinations

Join Becca, Julie, and Jen as we talk about the movie “Casablanca”, the Takarazuka musical “Casablanca”, the controversies, stories about the show, the shinko, H1N1, engagements, and lots of other things I’m no doubt forgetting. Then drop a line below to let us know your Casablanca stories or thoughts! Things We Mention In the Podcast: … Continue reading Episode 45: Looking Back at “Casablanca”

Episode 45: Looking Back at “Casablanca”

Julie and Jen chat about all the recent show and actress news, speculate, and ramble a bit. Join us for a lighthearted break in the World of Dreams! Please join in in the comments below! We’d love to know what you are all thinking as well. Links to things mentioned in this podcast:Clip of Anastasia … Continue reading Episode 44: Spring 2020 News and Speculation

Episode 44: Spring 2020 News and Speculation

Just a quick check-in on how the Coronavirus COVID-19 is affecting the Takarazuka Revue, officially and unofficially, and a quick comparison to the 2009 H1N1 pandemic in Japan. If you have more news to share, please do in the comments below!

Special #17: Coronavirus and H1N1

Happy New Year! (The year of the Rat is almost here!) In this episode, Heidi, Jen, and Lella talk about Mirio’s career in Takarazuka. Please share your memories and thoughts in the comments! Links: KEN-ON ( 研音 ) talent agency website (Japanese only – She doesn’t have a profile page up yet)Asumi Rio profile on … Continue reading Episode 43: Farewell to Asumi Rio

Episode 43: Farewell to Asumi Rio

Carly, Jenn & Julie talk about Kurenai Yuzuru and Kisaki Airi’s Takarazuka careers, leading up to their retirement on 10/13/19. LINKS: Ranno Hana’s Twitter & InstagramGOD OF STARS Script (Translation by hoshigomi)Kurenai YuzuruKisaki Airi

Episode 42: Farewell Kurenai Yuzuru & Kisaki Airi

Although it was recorded in May, due to bad audio the posting of this episode was postponed until now. We were unable to correct the bad audio, but have now decided to post the episode in spite of this. However, as a result, all of the ‘happy things’ and news are outdated. Yuzuka Rei has … Continue reading Episode 41: Casanova and Goodbye to Senna Ayase

Episode 41: Casanova and Goodbye to Senna Ayase

In this English-language Takarazuka Revue Fan Podcast, a group of fans from around the globe discusses both the Revue and its unique fandom. This includes news, reviews and discussion of performances and Revue members, and much more!

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Takarazuka Revue Fan Podcast

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