Cleverly Disguised as a Responsible Adult

The cast list is up.

Senka: Kasugano Yachiyo, Todoroki Yu

Hanagumi: Matobu Sei, Oozora Yuuhi, Sou Kazuho, Sakurano Ayane

Tsukigumi: Sena Jun, Koshino Ryuu, Kiriya Hiromu, Hanase Mizuka, Isshiki Ruka, Ryouga Haruhi, Takaki Amane, Ken Ruisu, Kiryuu Sonoka, Mihou Aya, Otoki Sunao, Aoki Izumi, Amano Hotaru, Shirosaki Ai, Seijou Kaitou, Touka Yurino, Hihou Kokoro, Ryuu Masaki, Atsuki Renka, Miyume Himari, Moeka Yuria, Enoki Touya, Ayazuki Seri, Hazaki Mana, Kouzuki Ruu, Kagetsu Miyako, Ayao June, Kao Amiri, Saran Erika, Tsuzumi Eika

Yukigumi: Mizu Natsuki, Ayabuki Mao, Otozuki Kei, Aihara Mika

Hoshigumi: Yuzuki Reon, Ouki Kaname, Yumesaki Nene

Soragumi: Yamato Yuuga, Hizuki Hana

Yukigumi chorus: Konohana Inori, Manaka Ayu, Toumi Sarasa, Rinjou Kira, Momohana Hina, Ayakaze Sakina, Maisono Ruri, Koujou Asu, Amane Sara

OG: Hatsukaze Jun, Haruna Yuri, Miguwa Natsuko, Ootori Ran, Tsurugi Miyuki, Shion Yuu, Makoto Tsubasa, Shizuki Asato, Kouzuki Wataru, Asami Hikaru

I'd just like to say...Mami!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My Japanese is as spotty as ever, but from what I can gather from this announcement (and please correct me if I'm wrong):

1. Takarazuka will be doing an adaptation of a Korean drama.  I'm not familiar with it, but this is the NHK page.  Uh...cool costumes?  I'm intrigued.  (This was the part that confused the most, so please correct me if I got this wrong)

2. They're changing the schedule from 2009 onwards so that every troupe will have two Grand Theater performances in a calendar year.  (As it stands now, I believe they only do 8 Grand Theater shows a year, meaning that two troupes only do one in a calendar year).  This means that all Grand Theater shows will have their runs shortened by about a week.  Not sure how I feel about this. 

3. Ticket prices are going up by 1000 yen for SS seats and 500 yen for S seats.  Bah.  Can't say I'm thrilled with this development, but I guess I'd rather Takarazuka stayed in business.

What does it say about me that I haven't even left Japan yet and already I'm eying tsuki and sora's dates for 2009?  Ideally I'd go at the beginning of June so that I could catch both tsuki and sora, but it's going to depend on my schedule...

ETA: Okay, it looks like they're giving the Korean drama to hanagumi and Yuu/Ayane-chan.  I know nothing about this series, but if the pictures are any indication, certain princesses will be dead.  I'm glad they're not giving up on Yuu.  And I'm really glad that Ayane-chan will be getting a cool role again!  It's been too long.

From the Takarazuka news section: 

July 20th:
-Yamato Yuuga's "Brilliant Dreams."  I know Mizu Natsuki and Aran Kei got "Brilliant Dreams" releases, but what exactly are they?  I only know they're produced by Sky Stage...
-Sena Jun's "El Viento" dinner show
-Todoroki Yu's "Lavendar Monologue" dinner show
-the Mahoroba/Magician's Melancholy piano CD
-Sena Jun's "Photographie" DVD.  This is also made by Sky Stage.  It's "making of" footage...maybe from her recent photobook?

August 5th:
-Osaka Samurai