A History of the Takarazuka Revue Since 1914: Modernity, Girls' Culture, Japan Pop

by Makiko Yamanashi

Founded in the hot-spring resort town of the same name in 1914, Takarazuka is a kaleidoscopic medium, both in terms of its theatricality and visual characteristics. Yet, despite its prominence and popularity, it has not received the academic attention it deserves, especially in the context of theatre studies. This book, therefore, by taking an interdisciplinary approach, endeavours to fill this gap through a detailed analysis of the Takarazuka Revue...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9004203869
• ISBN13: 9789004203860
• Release Date: May 2012
• Publisher: Brill
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.5" x 9.6"