Long Reviews of Takarazuka Performances
Well, my mother could tell you that even as a little girl I thought that everyone was entitled to my opinion. ;) I've been doing really long in-depth reviews practically since I first turned on a Takarazuka disk, mostly posting them to the Yahoo Group and my blog. Most of them are also on the Takarazuka Wiki if you poke around there.
If you want something verbose to fill an afternoon of reading, here you go. A lot more stage reviews here, while I generally only do short reviews of things I've seen on video. I like to get down into specific descriptions of as many actresses as I can manage, so consider yourself forewarned.
Copacabana Star Troupe, 2006 (Kozuki Wataru, Shirahane Yuri, Aran Kei, Toono Asuka) - DVD Version Reviewed in April 2007
El Halcon/Revue Orchis Star Troupe, 2007-2008 (Aran Kei, Toono Asuka, Yuzuki Reon) - Live Version Reviewed in November 2007
Elisabeth Flower Troupe, 2002-2003 (Haruno Sumire, Ootori Rei, Sakiho Juri, Sena Jun) - DVD Version Reviewed in July 2003
Elisabeth Shinjin Kouen Snow Troupe, 1996 (Aran Kei, Kisaki Miri, Shiomi Maho, Takashiro Kei) - DVD Version Reviewed June 2009
Ernest in Love Moon Troupe, 2005 (Sena Jun, Ayano Kanami, Kiriya Hiromu, Shirosaki Ai) - DVD Version Reviewed March 2006
La Esperanza/Takarazuka Maimu! Flower Troupe, 2004 (Haruno Sumire, Fuzuki Miyo, Kiriya Hiromu, Mizu Natsuki, Ayabuki Mao, Toono Asuka) - Live Version Reviewed January 2005
Ganryuu Star Troupe, 2003 (Aran Kei, Shiomi Maho, Kannou Chika, Hizuki Hana) - Video Version Reviewed April 2006
Itesuita Ashita (Frozen Tomorrow) Snow Troupe, 1998 (Kouju Tatsuki, Tsukikage Hitomi, Aran Kei) - Video Version Reviewed May 2006
Kanaria (Canary) Flower Troupe, 2001 (Takumi Hibiki, Dan Rei, Yashiro Kou, Haruno Sumire, Sena Jun) - Video Version Reviewed in October 2007
Kouju no Mori: Kouju Tatsuki Dinner Show, 1997 (Kouju Tatsuki) - TV Recording Reviewed in September 2005
Me and My Girl Moon Troupe, 2008 (Sena Jun, Ayano Kanami, Izumo Aya, Kiriya Hiromu) - Live Version Reviewed July 2008
Montage: Kouju Tatsuki Dinner Show, 2000 (Kouju Tatsuki) - TV Recording Reviewed in September 2005
Naked City Flower, 2004 (Ayabuki Mao, Toono Asuka) - Video Version Reviewed July 2005
Phantom Cosmos, 2004 (Wao Youka, Hanafusa Mari, Sakiho Juri, Aran Kei) - DVD Version Reviewed December 2004
Ryuusei Star Troupe, 2005 (Aran Kei, Minami Mari, Yuzuki Reon, Hizuki Hana) - DVD Version Reviewed August 2006
The Scarlet Pimpernel Star Troupe, 2008 (Aran Kei, Toono Asuka, Yuzuki Reon) - Live Version Reviewed July 2008
Singin' in the Rain Cosmos, 2008 (Yamato Yuuga, Hanakage Arisu, Ranju Tomu) - Live Version Reviewed September 2008
Takarazuka Dream Kingdom Snow 2004 (Asami Hikaru, Maikaze Rira, Takashiro Kei) - Video Version Reviewed February 2007
Ten no Tsuzumi (Hand-Drum of Heaven) Flower 2004 (Haruno Sumire, Fuzuki Miyo, Ayabuki Mao, Toono Asuka) - DVD Version Reviewed November 2005