Musumeyaku Revisited

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Asian Studies (120 EC) (MA)

Chen, Si Yu (2018)

Musumeyaku Revisited

Master thesis | Asian Studies (120 EC) (MA)

A study on the position and representation of the musumeyaku of the all-female Takarazuka Revue. For the greatest part of the century long history of the Takarazuka Revue, the otokoyaku, or male-role actresses have enjoyed a monopoly of the theatre's fans' affection. In contrast, the musumeyaku remain mostly on the background. This Thesis reconsiders the musumeyaku's position and what they represent in the world of Takarazuka, and examines the femininity as represented by these actresses.