Koyanagi Naoko

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Koyanagi Naoko

Born September 17, 1976 · Tokyo, Japan (age 49)

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

Thunderbolt Fantasy: Sword Travels from the EastThunderbolt Fantasy: Sword Travels from the East · 2018
Thunderbolt Fantasy: Sword Travels from the East
7.02018
MovieMusic
A Takarazuka Revue production based on the 2016 Japanese-Taiwanese puppet drama television series.
鴛鴦歌合戦(おしどりうたがっせん)/GRAND MIRAGE!鴛鴦歌合戦(おしどりうたがっせん)/GRAND MIRAGE! · 2023
鴛鴦歌合戦(おしどりうたがっせん)/GRAND MIRAGE!
2023
Movie
A Second Fortuitous Meeting Next Generation -Midnight Girlfriend- / Gran Cantante!!A Second Fortuitous Meeting Next Generation -Midnight Girlfriend- / Gran Cantante!! · 2022
A Second Fortuitous Meeting Next Generation -Midnight Girlfriend- / Gran Cantante!!
3.02022
MovieRomance
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.
The SeagullThe Seagull · 2014
The Seagull
2014
MovieDrama
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.
God of Stars -Food Master-God of Stars -Food Master- · 2019
God of Stars -Food Master-
8.02019
Movie
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...
Shangri-La -Palace of Water-Shangri-La -Palace of Water- · 2010
Shangri-La -Palace of Water-
2010
Movie
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...
The Bandit Chu Liuxiang Side Story ~The Flower Thief~The Bandit Chu Liuxiang Side Story ~The Flower Thief~ · 2013
The Bandit Chu Liuxiang Side Story ~The Flower Thief~
2013
Movie
Chu Liuxiang robs from the rich to help the poor and upholds justice in the jianghu.
Musical Performance "Wonder of Love"Musical Performance "Wonder of Love" · 2015
Musical Performance "Wonder of Love"
2015
Movie
Musical Performance starring Manaki Reika

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God of Stars -Food Master-God of Stars -Food Master- · 2019
God of Stars -Food Master-
8.02019
Movie
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...

Director

Shangri-La -Palace of Water-Shangri-La -Palace of Water- · 2010
Shangri-La -Palace of Water-
2010
Movie
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...

Director

Shall we Dance? (Shinjin Kouen)Shall we Dance? (Shinjin Kouen) · 2014
Shall we Dance? (Shinjin Kouen)
2014
Movie
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.

Director

Shall we Dance?Shall we Dance? · 2014
Shall we Dance?
8.02014
Movie
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.

Director

Ephemeral Love / Enchantement –A Luxurious Perfume–Ephemeral Love / Enchantement –A Luxurious Perfume– · 2023
Ephemeral Love / Enchantement –A Luxurious Perfume–
2023
Movie
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.

Writer

Lupin the Third: Search for the Queen's Necklace!Lupin the Third: Search for the Queen's Necklace! · 2015
Lupin the Third: Search for the Queen's Necklace!
8.02015
MovieCrimeHistory
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.

Director