(*the photos are colourised as they are originally black and white)
Hoshikaze Madoka Retirement ConferenceFlower Troupe Top Musumeyaku Hoshikaze Madoka will graduate from Takarazuka Revue on May 26, 2024 and on August 16 (Wed), she attended the retirement press conference in the Hankyu International Hotel. Hoshikaze said, "When I decided to graduate, what I feel now is that Takarazuka is really a beautiful place full of love. I feel a lot of this love now, and I hope to convey this news to everyone with gratitude."
Then she answered different questions. Main questions —— When did you decide to retire? "I was given the opportunity to be transferred from Cosmos Troupe to Flower Troupe, so with that grateful heart, I always strongly hope that I can give everything to complete my mission. I can meet such a great partner as Yuzuka-san, and we have been accumulating these experiences together in rehearsals. The opportunity to be a part of the Flower Troupe 100th Anniversary deepened my love for Takarazuka, so I had the idea of hoping to going with Yuzuka-san till the end. I heard directly from Yuzuka-san the news that she would be graduating, so I quickly told her that I hoped to talk (to graduate with her).” ——Which moment was the happiest when you spent time with Yuzuka-san? "It's hard to decide on the happiest moment, but the moment of dancing a duet dance with Yuzuka-san is a very important treasure that cannot be replaced by anything. Yuzuka-san's warmth and sincere eyes convey her sincerity. Thinking about dancing with her, my gratitude grows fonder every day. ——As a Top Musumeyaku, what is in your constant attention? "I always pay attention to how to go forward on my path humbly. Sometimes I may be clumsy or do something wrong, but in order to deliver a good stage to the audience, I must have the strength, to always smile and to fight within yourself." The charms she exude are not just how she supports (TOP STAR) with her compatible strength on stage, but her adorableness always makes people fall for her. Now we only hope that her beam of light will continue to shine, despite the pity that she will be retiring. |
Yuzuka Rei Retirement ConferenceFlower Troupe Top Star Yuzuka Rei will graduate from Takarazuka Revue on May 26, 2024 and on August 16 (Wed), she attended the retirement press conference in the Hankyu International Hotel. In a white suit attire, she expressed her nervousness for this conference, "Everyone, I'm sincerely thankful that you are all assembled here despite the impact of the typhoon that may have caused great destructions. Knowing that this time has come has felt once again real to me, that I am nervous. Since there are some places in Japan that may be difficult to go to, so I am beyond appreciative for all of your support today."
Then she answered different questions. Main questions —— When did you decide to retire? "I was raised well in the Revue, and I received love from so many people. Also since I've known only about Takarazuka Revue, and I am not only thankful, but also hope to stay that way [to know only about Takarazuka], yet I want to meet myself from the outer world that I haven't known, and that is how I decided on retirement." —--When did you tell your Flower Troupe members about this news? "I told them about the retirement the day before the closing performance in the Takarazuka Grand Theatre performance of "Singing Lovebirds"/"GRAND MIRAGE!". From the expressions and gaze of every member of the Flower Troupe, their various views and thoughts reverberated and remained in my heart. I once again was so grateful that I was able to work with these members. It was like having a one-on-one conversation when I announced that I would be graduating." —— Your memories for Flower Troupe? "Because I know nothing apart from Flower Troupe, my feelings for Flower Troupe are fonder than anyone! Knowing that I could be a part of the Flower Troupe 100th anniversary performance, I hope that the audience and to those who have built on Flower Troupe till this time, that they would all feel proud of this troupe called Flower Troupe. There were many times that I feel proud of Flower Troupe traditions passed down for many generations, and also inheriting the character and style of Flower Troupe. It is a great treasure that I could stay in Flower Trope. So I feel even more determined not to bring disgrace upon being a Flower Troupe member." YUZUKA REI debuted in her debut stage of the Cosmos Troupe performance "Amour, it's something like..." in April 2009 and was assigned to Flower Troupe in the same year. She becamse the Top Star in November 2019. During her underclassmen days, she received acclaim for her dancing, and with a gorgeous visual, she has the ability to showcase the inner sides of a character delicately and embodies various roles with colour. It is regretful that Yuzuka is retiring when she is radiating with such unique glow. |
<UPCOMING SCHEDULE>
Yuzuka Rei Special Concert "BE SHINING!–Glamorous Time–"
"Takarazuka Specials 2023 Open the Future ~ To the future~" (cancelled)
"Arc en Ciel ~The Rainbow over Paris~"
Yuzuka Rei Special Concert "BE SHINING!–Glamorous Time–"
- November 28 (Tue) ~ December 3 (Sun) Showa Girls' University
- December 10 (Sunday) ~ Decmeber 13 (Wed) Kobe International House Kokusai Hall
"Takarazuka Specials 2023 Open the Future ~ To the future~" (cancelled)
- Decemer 21 (Thu) ~ December 22 (Fri) Umeda Main Harts Hall
"Arc en Ciel ~The Rainbow over Paris~"
- February 9, 2024 (Fri) ~ March 24, 2024 (Sun) Takarazuka Grand Theatre
- April 13 (Sat) ~ May 25 (Sun) Tokyo Takarazuka Theatre