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Koyanagi Naoko

Koyanagi Naoko

Writing

Biography

Naoko Koyanagi is a director and playwright, currently working in the Takarazuka Revue Company . She is from Tokyo. She graduated from Keio University Faculty of Letters. In 1998, she became a temporary production assistant for the Takarazuka Revue . In 1999, she joined the Takarazuka Revue. In 2002, she made her directorial debut with the Bow Hall performance "SLAPSTICK".

Known For

Lupin the Third: Search for the Queen's Necklace!
8.0

Musical by the Takarazuka Revue. In modern day France, an exhibition is being held at the Palace of Versailles of the "Necklace of Marie Antoinette". The necklace had been used in a fraud case that marked a chapter in French history and later went missing. It has been reproduced using real diamonds. Fujiko has sneaked into Versailles, as has the gang of Lupin, Goemon, and Jigen - all with the intention of getting their hands on the necklace, which is valued at over 3 billion yen in today's money. But they bump into Inspector Zenigata. Lupin is the one who manages to foil Zenigata and grab the necklace. Yet the instant he lays hands on it, everyone is enveloped in a mysterious light. When they regain consciousness, they notice they have gone through a time slip to 1785, before the French Revolution when Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette were around.

Lupin the Third: Search for the Queen's Necklace!

2015
Alice's Lover ~Alice in Underground Wonderland~
3.0

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland has been read and loved by people all over the world since it was first published in 1865. In a mysterious underground land called Fantasmagoria, a young Lewis Carroll is working as a "storyteller" for the Red Queen. When he meets a girl named Alice who wanders in from the real world, they must take part in a battle between dreams and reality... A story of love and adventure unfolds with the hero and heroine, the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat and other familiar characters — a fantasy musical production colored with pop and style.

Alice's Lover ~Alice in Underground Wonderland~

2011
Haikara-san: Here Comes Miss Modern
5.0

Based on the girls comic series "Haikara-san ga Tōru" by Yamato Waki.

Haikara-san: Here Comes Miss Modern

2020
Silver Rose Chronicle
N/A

A romantic tale of a young man who risks and grows up through his love for a female vampire.

Silver Rose Chronicle

2007
Color Me True
10.0

A Takarazuka musical adaptation of the 2018 film. Kenji is a young aspiring movie director. He falls in love with Princess Miyuki who came from a black‐and‐white movie.

Color Me True

2022
Shall we Dance?
8.0

Hailey Hartz was born to a normal family, led a normal college-student life and now works at a normal job. This normal guy created a normal family and thus has the kind of good fortune that anyone would be envious of. Nothing is unsatisfactory about his life, we would expect. But even so, Hailey believes something to change his day-to-day routine awaits him at some point down the line. One day, on his daily commute, he looks up from a train station platform to discover a ballroom dance studio. As he stares at a beautiful woman standing in the studio's window, a vague notion comes to him: What if he were to muster up a bit of courage and march right toward the door? Would his fortunes see a massive change? Piqued by this thought, and after much inner debate, Hailey sets foot inside the dance studio.

Shall we Dance?

2014
Takarazuka Special 2015 -New Century, Next Dream-
N/A

Takarazuka special performance.

Takarazuka Special 2015 -New Century, Next Dream-

2015
The Kawagiri Bridge / Dream Chaser
7.0

--The Kawagiri Bridge-- In the middle of the Edo Era in Kayamachi near the Sumida River lived a childless couple, Minokichi and his wife O-chou. Minokichi was a master carpenter who worked for a large company called Sugitaya. --Dream Chaser-- "Dream Chaser" is one who chases their dreams. A passionate theme of single-minded dream chasing, with each scene presenting a different world through music and dance — this revue show will introduce you to the varied charms of Moon Troupe members.

The Kawagiri Bridge / Dream Chaser

2021
Thunderbolt Fantasy: Sword Travels from the East
7.0

A Takarazuka Revue production based on the 2016 Japanese-Taiwanese puppet drama television series.

Thunderbolt Fantasy: Sword Travels from the East

2018
The Scarlet Pimpernel (Shinjin Kouen)
N/A

Shinjin Kouen performance of Star Troupe's The Scarlet Pimpernel.

The Scarlet Pimpernel (Shinjin Kouen)

2008
Om Shanti Om: Endless Cycle of Love
N/A

In the world of 1970s Bollywood, aspiring actor Om is in love with actress Shanti. However, Shanti has secretly married producer Mukesh Mehra, and is pregnant with his child. Mukesh begins to see Shanti as a hindrance, and plans to secretly arrange an accident to kill her. Although Om tries to rescue Shanti, the two are killed. 30 years pass. Om has been reincarnated and become a famous Bollywood star.....

Om Shanti Om: Endless Cycle of Love

2017
A Second Fortuitous Meeting -My only shinin' star-
N/A

Based on the 17th century romantic comedy by Marivaux, this is the tale of a man and a woman who are intended to marry who switch places with two strangers in order to observe their intended partner, and what happens because of this switch.

A Second Fortuitous Meeting -My only shinin' star-

2011
Ephemeral Love / Enchantement –A Luxurious Perfume–
N/A

EPHEMERAL LOVE: Austria, 1888. Crown Prince Rudolf is bored with the ostentatious royal life in the Austrian court. During a performance of “Hamlet,” Rudolf meets Marie Vetsera, the daughter of Baron Vetsera, the wealthiest man in Vienna. Marie is instantly infatuated with the prince, and they continue meeting in secret. When the emperor learns that Rudolf has petitioned the Pope for a divorce from Princess Stephanie, he flies into a rage and orders Rudolf and Marie to part. Rudolf feels he must make a choice: the throne, or Marie. ENCHANTEMENT: The Takarazuka Revue takes the beautiful love, visions, and dreams evoked by famous perfumes across time and space to a new level, delivering a truly magical experience. Enjoy this spectacular revue that marks the beginning of 2023, celebrating perfumes that have enchanted people from around the globe, performed by Rei Yuzuka and Flower Troupe.

Ephemeral Love / Enchantement –A Luxurious Perfume–

2023
A Second Fortuitous Meeting Next Generation -Midnight Girlfriend- / Gran Cantante!!
3.0

A Second Fortuitous Meeting Next Generation -Midnight Girlfriend- a romantic musical set in the Kingdom of Vespert, with a suprising twist! "Gran Cantante!!" is Spanish for "brilliant singer." The theme of this revue is a traditional Spanish festival, featuring enchanting Spanish dances and famous songs written about Spain. Enter the glamorous and passionate world of this revue that relies on the current dynamics of Star Troupe, showing off the talents of Rei Makoto, a well-rounded top star.

A Second Fortuitous Meeting Next Generation -Midnight Girlfriend- / Gran Cantante!!

2022
God of Stars -Food Master-
8.0

The last production for top stars Kurenai Yuzuru and Kisaki Airi. At Marina Bay Sands Singapore, the “God of Stars Contest” is held to determine the “Saint of Cuisine”—the best chef in the world. Amidst the glitz and glamor of top chefs from around the world coming together for this event, we find Hong Xing-xing, a brilliant, three-star master chef at the Shanghai-based chain restaurant “Golden Star Group.”Suddenly, a woman appears and says she must speak with Hong. That woman is Eileen Chow, who runs a restaurant in Paradise Market, where Hong intends to build his theme park. She has come here to tell Hong, right to his face, that the hawker centre, the street stall district her ancestors struggled to build up, will not be handed over to him. Hong pays this no heed, but with his mood hurt the contest itself is forced to be postponed. Eric, the CEO of Golden Star Group and Hong’s mentor, is shocked by Hong’s arrogance, and comes to a momentous decision...

God of Stars -Food Master-

2019
Shangri-La -Palace of Water-
N/A

Set in Japan after a nuclear war. It is a world where due to the war water has become polluted, and a king has taken supreme authority and controls the water source. One day, a man who collapsed in the wasteland is saved by a troupe of traveling entertainers. The man has escaped death; however, he has completely lost his memory. The only clue to his past is the blue beaded necklace he's wearing. That necklace was sent by Miu, one of the troupe's dancers, to the man she loved — who went missing when he set off in search of the legendary realm of the former king, "Shangri-La". Miu gives the man the name "Sora" and together, in order for him to recover his past and her to find her love, they embark on a journey to search for "Shangri-La". Thus begins their destiny, which will influence the future of the country...

Shangri-La -Palace of Water-

2010
The Seagull
N/A

Late 19th century Russia, the countryside. The young playwright Treplyov is in love with Nina. This is a tale about many complicated loves and lives. Takarazuka Star Troupe 2014 adaptation of Anton Chekhov's The Seagull.

The Seagull

2014
鴛鴦歌合戦(おしどりうたがっせん)/GRAND MIRAGE!
N/A

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鴛鴦歌合戦(おしどりうたがっせん)/GRAND MIRAGE!

2023
Red River / Citrus Breeze -Sunrise-
N/A

Takarazuka Cosmos Troupe 2018 production based oon the shoujo manga (girl's comic) series Sora wa Akai Kawa no Hotori by Shinohara Chie, released in the United States under the title Red River. Citrus Breeze - Sunrise - was the associated revue performance.

Red River / Citrus Breeze -Sunrise-

2018
Shall we Dance? (Shinjin Kouen)
N/A

Hailey Hartz was born to a normal family, led a normal college-student life and now works at a normal job. This normal guy created a normal family and thus has the kind of good fortune that anyone would be envious of. Nothing is unsatisfactory about his life, we would expect. But even so, Hailey believes something to change his day-to-day routine awaits him at some point down the line. One day, on his daily commute, he looks up from a train station platform to discover a ballroom dance studio. As he stares at a beautiful woman standing in the studio's window, a vague notion comes to him: What if he were to muster up a bit of courage and march right toward the door? Would his fortunes see a massive change? Piqued by this thought, and after much inner debate, Hailey sets foot inside the dance studio.

Shall we Dance? (Shinjin Kouen)

2014