Honoka Kozakura
Also Known As: 小桜 ほのか
Biography: Honoka Kozakura (小桜ほのか, May 6th) is a Japanese actress and musumeyaku for the Star Troupe in the Takarazuka Revue Company since 2014.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: Not available
Adult: No
Gender: Female
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Dimitri / Jaguar Beat
Overview: "Rusudan of the Twilight Kingdom" is a dramatic historical romance written by Yo Namiki, set in thirteenth-century Georgia (formerly Gruziya). The novel that was broadcast as an audio drama on NHK in 2017 and received outstanding reviews will be adapted into a romantic musical by Takarazuka Revue Company.
Genres: Romance History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2023-02-03
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Mozart, the Rock Opera (Mozart, l'opéra rock)
Overview: A dramatization of the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart beginning from the age of 17 culminating with his death in 1791 at the age of 35. It uses both original pop-rock compositions as well as pre-existing music composed by Mozart and other composers, including Antonio Salieri. Based on the French musical "Mozart, l'opéra rock" first performed in 2009.
Genres: Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2020-03-07
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A Second Fortuitous Meeting Next Generation -Midnight Girlfriend- / Gran Cantante!!
Overview: A Second Fortuitous Meeting Next Generation -Midnight Girlfriend- a romantic musical set in the Kingdom of Vespert, with a suprising twist! "Gran Cantante!!" is Spanish for "brilliant singer." The theme of this revue is a traditional Spanish festival, featuring enchanting Spanish dances and famous songs written about Spain. Enter the glamorous and passionate world of this revue that relies on the current dynamics of Star Troupe, showing off the talents of Rei Makoto, a well-rounded top star.
Genres: Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2022-08-09
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The Yagyu Ninja Scrolls
Overview: Futaro Yamada’s novel “The Yagyu Ninja Scrolls” is a historical epic that masterfully weaves fiction into fact: Takarazuka will take on the challenge of adapting this work for the stage for the very first time.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2021-12-16
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Beata Beatrix
Overview: England in the middle of the 19th century. Rossetti, a painting student at the Royal Academy, works with Everett, a child prodigy at the academy, and Will, a classmate, under the name of Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood in order to break through the old view of art. Rossetti, who worships the poet Dante and seeks the ideal woman "Beatrice" in the book "Newborn," falls in love with Lizzie, who works at a hat shop, and begins to paint her. At one point, Rossetti was fascinated by actress Jane in the playhouse and asked her to model. The high praise of the painting made Rossetti gradually engrossed in Jane. A challenging musical work that depicts the love-hate swirling human pattern until his masterpiece "Beata Beatrix" was created, approaching the human-like turbulent life of Rossetti, a painter and poet. The following work will also be director Kumakura Asuka's Takarazuka Bow Hall debut work.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2022-09-08
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God of Stars -Food Master-
Overview: The last production for top stars Kurenai Yuzuru and Kisaki Airi. At Marina Bay Sands Singapore, the “God of Stars Contest” is held to determine the “Saint of Cuisine”—the best chef in the world. Amidst the glitz and glamor of top chefs from around the world coming together for this event, we find Hong Xing-xing, a brilliant, three-star master chef at the Shanghai-based chain restaurant “Golden Star Group.”Suddenly, a woman appears and says she must speak with Hong. That woman is Eileen Chow, who runs a restaurant in Paradise Market, where Hong intends to build his theme park. She has come here to tell Hong, right to his face, that the hawker centre, the street stall district her ancestors struggled to build up, will not be handed over to him. Hong pays this no heed, but with his mood hurt the contest itself is forced to be postponed. Eric, the CEO of Golden Star Group and Hong’s mentor, is shocked by Hong’s arrogance, and comes to a momentous decision...
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2019-10-13
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The Bat (Die Fledermaus) / THE ENTERTAINER!
Overview: "Die Fledermaus" (The Bat) is an operetta by Johann Strauss II, also known as "The Waltz King." The new, extraordinary and delightful musical by Kairi Hokusho and the Star troupe breathes fresh life into a work with many a famous song and adoring fans around the world. It is the late 19th century in Vienna. Dr. Falke, together with his good friend, the Marquis Eisenstein, is attending a costume ball hosted by Empress Elisabeth. On the way home, Eisenstein is at a loss over what to do with the intoxicated Falke. He gets carried away and ties up Falke along an avenue. The doctor is stuck there all the night. Falke, trapped in his bat costume until the morning, becomes the laughingstock of the city and earns the nickname "Dr. Bat." He is unable to contain his anger, and to give Marquis Eisenstein a taste of his own medicine, Falke comes up with a plan for sweet revenge. Savor the gamesmanship between masterminds in a musical featuring a unique cast of characters.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2016-08-28
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Beside the Foggy Elbe / Estrellas ~The Stars~
Overview: Karl was a ship hand, who has decided to return to his hometown of Hamburg. There on the night of the yearly beer festival, he meets Margit, who tells him she has left her family home in search of freedom. They spend the night in a hotel, and fall in love. Not wanting to part, Karl proposes to Margit and the two rent an apartment together. In truth, Margit is the daughter of a prominent Hamburg family, and is engaged to a man named Florian. When her family comes in search of her, Margit vows to only return with Karl by her side.
Genres: Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2019-03-16
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Doctor Zhivago
Overview: A sweeping musical adaptation of the classic Nobel Prize-winning novel about love in the final days of czarist Russia.
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2018-05-14
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Gone With the Wind
Overview: Takarazuka Star Troupe, 2014. It's 1862, one year since the start of the U.S. Civil War. After the death of her husband Charles from illness during the war, Scarlett goes to Atlanta, a hive of activity that is serving as a munitions base for the army of the South, to live with her sister-in-law Melanie and others. Scarlet has long been in love with Ashley, Melanie's husband. She had left her hometown in the hope of being reunited with Ashley, who had gone off to war, but now she has run into another man. This one is rumored to be a rogue who is making excessive profits by running the North's blockades, transporting military stores to the South. He is Rhett Butler, who had earlier spotted Scarlett secretly confess her love to Ashley at a party held at the Wilkes residence, also known as the "Oak Estate."
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2014-11-14
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One Samurai from Kagoshima / Romance!!
Overview: -- 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.
Genres: History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2016-11-18
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The Gentle Liar -A British Game for Gentlemen and Ladies-
Overview: Takarazuka Star Troupe 2022 production based on the play An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde. Oscar Wilde's play "An Ideal Husband" is a humorous depiction of a young man who eventually arrives at true love during a brewing scandal involving his best friend, who is considered to be the "ideal husband."
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2022-05-13
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1789: The Lovers of Bastille
Overview: Takarazuka Star Troupe 2023 production. The story is set in France in the latter half of the 1780s. Cracks are starting to appear in the rule of the once-flourishing Bourbon Dynasty. Uprisings by citizens burdened by excessive taxes are a common occurrence throughout the country. Ronan's father was shot to death by officers and his farmland taken away. He makes a desperate vow to take revenge for his father and to have his property returned. Leaving his hometown and heading for Paris, he encounters the young revolutionaries Desmoulins and Robespierre at their stronghold of Palais Royal. Having come into contact with their ideology, he now starts to put his hopes on the coming of a new era.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2023-06-02
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Me and My Girl
Overview: Setting stage at 1930s London, William (Bill) is a young man brought up in the villages and the next heir to the Earldom of Hareford. This is the story of how Bill grew as a proper gentleman, and the romantic comedy masterpiece between him and his lover, Sally. In this Hatakaza performacne, Minami Maito and Akatsuki Chisei will challenge switch roles for the character Bill, and together with Maisora Hitomi who plays as Sally, we will present to you this heartful musical that is filled with famous songs.
Genres: Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2023-10-09
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RRR × TAKARAZUKA ~√Bheem~ / Violetopia
Overview: Takarazuka revue musical adaptation of RRR. / Celebration of Takarazuka revue's 110th anniversary.
Genres: Music Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2024-03-26
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Om Shanti Om: Endless Cycle of Love
Overview: In the world of 1970s Bollywood, aspiring actor Om is in love with actress Shanti. However, Shanti has secretly married producer Mukesh Mehra, and is pregnant with his child. Mukesh begins to see Shanti as a hindrance, and plans to secretly arrange an accident to kill her. Although Om tries to rescue Shanti, the two are killed. 30 years pass. Om has been reincarnated and become a famous Bollywood star.....
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2017-01-06
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The Red and the Black
Overview: Chronicles of the attempts of a provincial young man to rise socially beyond his modest upbringing through a combination of talent, hard work, deception, and hypocrisy. He ultimately allows his passions to betray him.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2023-06-15
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Romeo & Juliette
Overview: Takarazuka Revue Star Troupe 2023 production of Gérard Presgurvic's "Romeo & Juliette"
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2021-05-13
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