From the moment I read Kageki Shoujo!! The Curtain Rises (the prequel manga to the main series) I knew that I would love its anime adaptation. It felt a bit like fate, if I want to be a bit theatrical. Also, I’m weak for anything takarazuka. That said, it was an easy decision to ask to cover Kageki Shoujo!!. While I’ll always be an idol fan first, takarazuka is just as close in my heart. It’s with that passion that I hope I bring every ounce of enthusiasm and critique I could to this series. Safe to say I’m excited to share my thoughts as we make our way through this series, starting with the season premiere.
Episode 1, “Beneath the Cherry Tree, in a Rain of Petals,” opens with all the pomp of a true takarazuka performance, instantly transporting viewers into the world of kouka, and by proxy, the Kouka School of Musical and Theatrical Arts, well known for its minimal…
