Shoujo☆Kageki Revue Starlight - A review of moving performances and brilliant talent

"Shoujo☆Kageki Revue Starlight" - A story of shining stage girls

"Shoujo☆Kageki Revue Starlight" is a TV anime series that aired in 2018 and is a joint production by Bushiroad, Nelke Planning, and Kinema Citrus. It was directed by Tomohiro Furukawa, with series composition and scriptwriting by Tatsuto Higuchi, and character design by Hiroyuki Saita. This work is a touching story about the growth, friendship, and competition of girls who dream of shining on stage.

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

others

■ Broadcast period

July 13, 2018 - September 28, 2018
1:28～

■Broadcasting station

TBS, BS-TBS

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 12

■Original Story

Bushiroad, Nelke Planning, Kinema Citrus

■ Director

Tomohiro Furukawa

■ Production

・Animation Production: Kinema Citrus

■Works

©Project Revue Starlight

■ Story

"Stage Girls" are girls full of sparkle who aim to become stage girls of the future. One day, they receive an email. "Take the star you wish for." Nine stage girls gather at an audition to pick a shining star. The desire for light, obsession, and destiny all intersect on stage. Now, the curtain rises on the revue.

■Cast

・Aijyo Karen/Koyama Momoyo/Kagura Hikari/Mimori Suzuko/Tendo Maya/Tomita Maho/Hoshimi Junna/Sato Hinata/Tsuruzaki Mahiru/Iwata Haruki/Oba Nana/Koizumi Moeka/Saijo Claudine/Aiba Aina/Ishido Futaba/Ikuta Teru/Hanayagi Koko/Ito Ayasa

■ Main staff

・Director / Furukawa Tomohiro・Series composition/Scriptwriter / Higuchi Tatsuto・Character design / Saita Hiroyuki・Assistant director / Koide Takushi・Prop design / Takakura Takeshi/Tani Shiori・Graphic design / Hama Yuto/Yamaguchi Mao・Color design / Yoshimura Chie・Art director / Akiyama Kentaro/Fukuda Kenji・3D director / Akimoto Hiroshi・3D stage lighting / Kamiya Hisayasu・Director of photography / Izumida Kazuto・Editor / Kurosawa Masayuki・Sound director / Yamada Akira・Music / Fujisawa Yoshimasa/Kato Tatsuya・Screenplay and lyrics for the play / Nakamura Kanata

■ Main Characters

The main character, Aijo Karen, is a stage girl who was captivated by the revue "Starlight" that she saw in her childhood and set out on the path to becoming a performer.
Kagura Hikari: Karen's childhood friend and a natural stage girl who studied abroad at a drama school in England.
・Tendo Maya A thoroughbred in the theatrical world, with a famous stage actor and a prima donna as parents.
Hoshiumi Junna is the most talented girl in her grade and an honor student who also serves as the class representative.
Mahiru Tsuyuzaki A stage girl who sings and dances energetically on stage, but is usually quiet and shy.
Nana Ooba A stage girl from the 99th class who is like a "mother" and embraces everyone with her great kindness.
・Saijo Claudine: Half Japanese, half French, with a Japanese father and a French mother.
A childhood friend of Isurugi Futaba Kaori, she is an unorthodox stage girl who enrolled in Seisho Music Academy to accompany her.
・Kyoko Hanayagi A clerk at the head of a Japanese dance school. A Japanese stage girl with outstanding singing and dancing skills

■Subtitle

Episode 1: Stage Girl Episode 2: The Stage of Destiny Episode 3: Top Star Episode 4: Promised Tower Episode 5: Where the Sparkle Lies Episode 6: The Path of Two Episode 7: Nana Ohba Episode 8: Where the Light Shines Episode 9: On the Night of the Star Festival Episode 10: But the Show Continues The Show Must Go On
・Episode 11/We ・Episode 12/Revue Starlight

■ Related works

・Theatrical version of Revue Starlight

■ Theme songs and music

・OP
・Period: 1-12
・Hoshino Dialogue・Lyrics by Nakamura Kanata・Music by Honda Yuki・Song by Starlight Kukugumi・Ending theme
・Period: 1-12
・Fly Me to the Star
Lyrics: Kanata Nakamura; Composition: Hiro Togi; Arrangement: Hiro Togi, Kotaro Kodaka; Song: Starlight Kukugumi, IN1
・Period/1
・Until the world turns to ashes・Lyrics by Kanata Nakamura・Composition by Kentaro Ishii・Arrangement by Kentaro Ishii and Yoshimasa Fujisawa・Singers by Junna Hoshimi (Hinata Sato), Hikari Kagura (Suzuko Mimori), and Momoyo Koyama
・IN2
・Period/2
・The Star Knows
Lyrics: Kanata Nakamura Composition: Yasutaka Nakamura Arrangement: Kotaro Kodaka, Ryota Fujii, Naoki Tani Singer: Junna Hoshimi (Hinata Sato), Karen Aijo (Momoyo Koyama)
・IN3
・Period/3
・Pride and Arrogance・Lyrics by Kanata Nakamura・Music by Yoshimasa Fujisawa・Arrangement by Yoshimasa Fujisawa・Singer by Karen Aijo (Momoyo Koyama), Maya Tendo (Maho Tomita)
・IN4
・Period/5
・Love's Magic Ball ・Lyrics by Kanata Nakamura ・Music by Kotaro Kodaka and UiNA
Arrangement: Ryota Fujii, Kotaro Kodaka, Naoki Tani Vocals: Mahiru Tsuyuzaki (Hikari Iwata), Karen Aijo (Momoyo Koyama)
・IN5
・Period/6
・Flower Blooming Song・Lyrics by Kanata Nakamura・Composition by Shigenobu Okawa・Arrangement by Ken Ito・Singer by Futaba Ishido (Teru Ikuta), Koko Hanayagi (Ayasa Ito)
・IN6
・Period/8
・RE:CREATE
Lyrics: Kanata Nakamura Composition: Keita Miyoshi Arrangement: Keita Miyoshi Vocals: Hikari Kagura (Suzuko Mimori), Nana Ohba (Moeka Koizumi)
・IN7
・Period/9
・Song of Star Picking・Lyrics by Kanata Nakamura・Music by Tatsuya Kato・Arrangement by Tatsuya Kato・Vocals by Maya Tendo (Maho Tomita), Claudine Saijo (Aina Aiba)
・IN8
・Period/9
・Bonds of the Stars・Lyrics by Kanata Nakamura・Composition by Yoshimasa Fujisawa・Arrangement by Yoshimasa Fujisawa・Singer by Nana Ohba (Moeka Koizumi), Karen Aijo (Moyo Koyama)
・IN9
・Period/10
・-Star Divine- Finale ・Lyrics by Kanata Nakamura ・Composition by Yuki Honda ・Arrangement by Yuki Honda ・Singers by Karen Aijo (Momoko Koyama), Hikari Kagura (Suzuko Mimori), Maya Tendo (Maho Tomita), Claudine Saijo (Aina Aiba)
・IN10
・Period/11
・Interlude of Stage Girls' Knowledge・Lyrics by Kanata Nakamura・Composition by Yuki Honda・Arrangement by Tatsuya Kato・Singers by Karen Aijo (Momoyo Koyama), Junna Hoshimi (Hinata Sato), Mahiru Tsuyuzaki (Hikari Iwata), Futaba Isurugi (Teru Ikuta), Kaori Hanayagi (Ayasa Ito), Nana Ooba (Moeka Koizumi), Maya Tendo (Maho Tomita), Claudine Saijo (Aina Aiba)
・IN11
・Period/12
・Starlight・Lyrics: Kanata Nakamura・Composition: Yoshimasa Fujisawa, Tatsuya Kato・Arrangement: Yoshimasa Fujisawa, Tatsuya Kato・Singer: Karen Aijo (Momomi Koyama), Hikari Kagura (Suzuko Mimori)

The appeal and evaluation of "Shoujo☆Kageki Revue Starlight"

"Shoujo☆Kageki Revue Starlight" is a work that depicts the dreams, friendship, and competition of stage girls. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal and evaluation of this work.

1. The appeal of the story

The story of this work begins with a simple premise of stage girls taking part in an audition to pluck a shining star. However, the growth, friendship, and competition of the girls depicted in the story are very deep and have the power to draw the viewer in. In particular, the relationship between the main character, Aijo Karen, and her childhood friend, Kagura Hikari, is at the heart of the story and generates a lot of emotion. Also, the story unfolds from the perspective of a different character in each episode, allowing viewers to understand the characters from multiple angles.

2. The appeal of the characters

Each character in this series is unique and leaves a strong impression on viewers. The main character, Aijo Karen, is an innocent girl who was captivated by the revue "Starlight" she saw as a child and set out on the road to becoming a performer. Her passion for her dreams and her consideration for her friendships resonate with many viewers. In addition, the other characters, such as Kagura Hikari, Tendo Maya, and Hoshimi Junna, also have their own backgrounds and goals, which enrich the story. In particular, the growth and changes of each character are carefully depicted, deeply moving viewers.

3. The appeal of music

The music in this work, including the songs in the drama and the theme songs, is very impressive and is an important element in livening up the story. The opening theme "Hoshino Dialogue" and the ending theme "Fly Me to the Star" have beautiful melodies and lyrics that resonate with the viewers' hearts. The songs in the drama also reflect the feelings of each character and the development of the story, playing a role in bringing out the emotions of the viewers. In particular, the insert songs used in each episode not only liven up important scenes in the story, but also have the effect of delving deeper into the inner world of the characters.

4. The appeal of images

The visuals of this film have a unique style that combines the beauty of a stage play with the expressive power of animation. In particular, the revue scenes skillfully combine 3D and 2D images, creating a strong visual impact. In addition, the beautiful backgrounds and lighting, which reflect the color design and art director's attention to detail, are also important elements that enhance the atmosphere of the story. Furthermore, the character movements and expressions are drawn in detail, playing a role in bringing out the emotions of the viewer.

5. Recognition and Awards

"Shoujo☆Kageki Revue Starlight" has been highly praised by many viewers, especially for its new attempt at fusing stage drama with animation. The story, which depicts the characters' growth, friendship, and competition, also touched many viewers. In addition, the beauty of the music and visuals has also been highly praised, and the series has received support from many fans. Specific awards include winning the Character Design Award at the 2018 Kobe Animation Awards, and the series has received high praise within the industry.

Recommended points of "Shoujo☆Kageki Revue Starlight"

"Shoujo☆Kageki Revue Starlight" is a moving story about the dreams, friendship, and competition of stage girls. Below, we will explain in detail the points that make this work recommended.

1. A moving story

The story of this work begins with a simple premise, with stage girls taking part in an audition to pluck a shining star. However, the growth, friendship, and competition of the girls depicted in the story are very deep and have the power to draw the viewer in. In particular, the relationship between the main character, Aijo Karen, and her childhood friend, Kagura Hikari, is at the heart of the story and generates a lot of emotion. Also, the story unfolds from the perspective of a different character in each episode, allowing you to understand the characters from multiple angles. This moving story deeply moves the viewer and makes it a memorable work.

2. Charming characters

Each character in this work is unique and leaves a strong impression on the viewer. The main character, Aijo Karen, is an innocent girl who was captivated by the revue "Starlight" she saw in her childhood and set out on the road to becoming a performer. Her passion for her dreams and her compassion for her friendships resonate with many viewers. In addition, other characters such as Kagura Hikari, Tendo Maya, and Hoshimi Junna also have their own backgrounds and goals, which enrich the story. In particular, the growth and changes of each character are carefully depicted, deeply moving the viewer. Such charming characters leave a strong impression on the viewer and allow them to enjoy the story even more deeply.

3. Beautiful Music

The music in this work, including the songs in the drama and the theme songs, is very impressive and is an important element in livening up the story. The opening theme "Hoshino Dialogue" and the ending theme "Fly Me to the Star" have beautiful melodies and lyrics that resonate with the viewers' hearts. The songs in the drama also reflect the feelings of each character and the development of the story, playing a role in bringing out the emotions of the viewers. In particular, the insert songs used in each episode not only liven up important scenes in the story, but also have the effect of delving deeper into the inner world of the characters. This kind of beautiful music brings out the emotions of the viewers and allows them to enjoy the story more deeply.

4. Beautiful images

The visuals of this work have a unique style that combines the beauty of a stage play with the expressive power of animation. In particular, the review scenes skillfully combine 3D and 2D images, creating a visual impact. In addition, the beautiful backgrounds and lighting, which reflect the color design and art director's attention to detail, are also important elements that enhance the atmosphere of the story. Furthermore, the movements and expressions of the characters are drawn in detail, playing a role in bringing out the emotions of the viewer. Such beautiful visuals will delight the viewer's visual sense and allow them to enjoy the story more deeply.

5. High praise and awards

"Shoujo☆Kageki Revue Starlight" has been highly praised by many viewers, especially for its new attempt at fusing stage drama with animation. The story, which depicts the characters' growth, friendship, and competition, also touched many viewers. Furthermore, the beauty of the music and visuals has also been highly praised, and the series has received support from many fans. Specific awards include the Character Design Award at the 2018 Kobe Animation Awards, and the series has received high praise within the industry. Such high praise and awards show that it is a work that viewers can enjoy with peace of mind.

Conclusion

"Shoujo☆Kageki Revue Starlight" is a moving story about the dreams, friendship, and competition of stage girls. It is a work with many charms, including a moving story, charming characters, beautiful music and visuals, and high acclaim and awards. Please watch this work and enjoy the shining story of stage girls.