The Real Life History Behind My Favorite New Shoujo Anime

Enter the bright lights of the Takarazuka Revuenew summer anime Kageki Shoujo follows a group of firstyears entering a prestigious allgirls theatre academy based off the famous Japanese troupe with dreams of becoming a top star. An adaptation of the manga by Kumiko Saiki, it s a grounded exploration of the Takarazuka Revue s structure and cultural significance. As such, let s take a look at the history of this theater style to set the stage for what you can expect to see in Kageki Shoujo Sources Used: Shamoon, Deborah. Passionate Friendship: The Aesthetics of Girls Culture in Japan (2012). Miyamoto, Naomi. The Takarazuka Revue: Its Star System and Fans Support (2014). Robertson, Jennifer. Takarazuka: Sexual Politics and Popular Culture in Modern Japan (1998). Oakes, Amy. Idols and Otokoyaku: The Influences of Gender and Politics on Fans of Japanese Performing Arts (2020). Manga animatics edited by Christopher