kumichou (組長): literally, "troupe leader"

The actress in a particular troupe who debuted first, and is generally therefore the oldest and most experienced. This is never the top star, and can be either an otokoyaku or a musumeyaku.

Each troupe also has a fukukumichou or "vice"-kumichou.

Current Kumichou

Flower: Takashou Mizuki
Moon: Kouzuki Ruu
Snow: Souno Haruto
Star: Miki Chigusa
Cosmos: Kotobuki Tsukasa


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Kumichou and Vice-Kumichou Charts