The all-female theatre phenomenon where women play men so well you'll forget your own gender.
A dazzling whirlwind of a revue about voyagers to bless Nozomi Fuuto in grand fashion as she, the recently appointed Top Star, and the new Snow Troupe embark upon their journey. It begins with a thoroughly vivid prologue symbolizing the departure of a splendid cruise ship. The performers then wish Nozomi Fuuto the best of luck as the new Top Star with choreography inspired by her name and the four Chinese characters that make it up: 望 (HOPE), 海 (OCEAN), 風 (WIND), and 斗 (BIG DIPPER). You can look forward to an ultimate piece of entertainment that combines the allure of the new Snow Troupe plus the aesthetics of Nozomi Fuuto's portrayal of male characters as the otokoyaku.
Costume
Every frame is a visual assault of sequins and feathers.
Production
Cruise ship prologue that would make James Cameron weep.
Director
Kousaku Noguchi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Takarazuka Revue has obsessed Japanese audiences since 1914 with its all-female casts—women playing male roles (otokoyaku) became so iconic that fans developed elaborate crush cultures around their favorite performers.
Top Star appointments are MOMENTOUS in Takarazuka—this entire revue exists to coronate Nozomi Fuuto, making the audience complicit in a ritual of institutional succession disguised as entertainment.
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