The Takarazuka Revue is the all-female theatre renowned for breaking gendered conventions and its ability to empower its fandom. Despite its well reputation, the Revue is in fact shockingly...Show moreThe Takarazuka Revue is the all-female theatre renowned for breaking gendered conventions and its ability to empower its fandom. Despite its well reputation, the Revue is in fact shockingly patriarchal. Through consult of existing literature and analytical research, this thesis shall dedicate itself to answering the research question: "Why is Takarazuka considered empowering by female fans despite being inherently patriarchal?"Show less