Takarazuka Revue

The legendary Takarazuka Revue—the all-female theatre troupe whose shows range from musical classics to anime adaptations—has locked in the Star Troupe's next show. Starting this autumn, the troupe will stage their adaptation of the manga Alexander Daiou: Tenjou no Oukoku.The manga, the title of which translates roughly to Alexander the Great: Kingdom of Heaven, debuted in October 1998. The series was penned by Michiyo Akashi, whose other works include Alpen Rose and Extra Girl.

Since 1913, the all-female Takarazuka Revue has put on original plays, adaptations and musical revues with their own unique style of beautiful spectacle. Next year, the Castlevania video game series will get the 'zuka treatment with a brand-new stage adaptation.Titled Castlevania -Awakening Under the Moonlight- (Akumajo Dracula -Gekka no Kakusei-), the stage adaptation tells a brand new story set in the universe of the hit game series. The Revue's Flower Troupe, currently led by Sea Towaki and Misaki Hoshizora, will perform the show.