What this is
A live cinema broadcast of one of Japan's most storied theatrical institutions performing their farewell run of a show that has been decades in the making — Takarazuka Revue's Snow Troupe staging a reimagined adaptation of Moto Hagio's landmark 1970s vampire manga The Poe Clan. Takarazuka is an all-female company where women play all roles including male leads, and this broadcast captures the Snow Troupe's new top stars Asami Ayumi and Otosai Yui making their grand theatre debut in the same production. For fans of the manga or Takarazuka, this is a rare convergence of classic source material and a milestone company moment.
Who should go
Takarazuka devotees and Moto Hagio manga fans are the core audience, but anyone curious about Japan's unique all-female theatrical tradition will find this an accessible entry point via cinema rather than the notoriously hard-to-ticket Takarazuka Grand Theatre. Subtitles are unlikely, so non-Japanese speakers may find the dialogue challenging to follow.
Good to know
Live broadcast cinema tickets for Takarazuka events are typically sold through eplus.jp, pia.jp, or directly via cinema chain websites such as Toho Cinemas — foreign credit cards are generally accepted on these platforms. Convenience store pickup (combini) at Lawson or 7-Eleven is the most reliable collection method for visitors without a Japanese delivery address. Participating cinemas vary by region, so confirm your nearest venue as soon as the full screening list is announced. These broadcasts are popular and often sell out within days of going on sale, so early booking is strongly advised. Photography and recording inside the cinema during the broadcast will not be permitted.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.