Ohten no Mon / Deep Sea
Picture Credit: yaomeis / Official Chirashi, from personal collection
English Title: Ohten no Mon -The Tale of Young Sugawara no Michizane- / Deep Sea -The Carnival of the Sea Gods-
Japanese Title: 応天の門 －若き日の菅原道真の事－ / Deep Sea －海神たちのカルナバル－
Romanized Title: Outen no Mon -Wakaki Hi no Sugawara no Michizane no Koto- / Deep Sea -Kaijin-tachi no Karunabaru-
Troupe: Moon
Year: 2023
Performances: Takarazuka Grand Theater, Feb 4 - Mar 6; Tokyo Takarazuka Theater, Mar 25 - Apr 30
Shinjin Kouen Performances: Takarazuka Grand Theater, 02/21; Tokyo Takarazuka Theater, 04/06
Ohten no Mon:
Based On: The manga series of the same name by Haibara Yaku
Author/Director: Tabuchi Daisuke
Composer: Aoki Tomoko, Ueda Hironori, Tada Risa
Choreographer: Miori Yumino, Yamamura Tomogorou, Sakuragi Ryousuke
Conductor (Takarazuka): Uegaki Satoshi
Conductor (Tokyo):
Shinjin Kouen Director: Nakamura Mao
Deep Sea:
Based On:
Author/Director: Inaba Daichi
Composer: Oota Takeshi, Takahashi Megumi, Hasegawa Masahiro
Choreographer: Miori Yumino, Wakao Risa, Hirasawa Satoshi, Momoka Sari, Mitsui Satoshi
Conductor (Takarazuka): Uegaki Satoshi
Conductor (Tokyo):
Available on Blu-Ray: Yes (release date 04/20/23)
Available on DVD: Yes (release date 04/20/23)
Scene/Music Cut: No
Other Cast: Aina Chitose, Hoshioka Shizuku, Honami Masaki and Sakurano Mao
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(From official site)
Ohten no Mon
“OHTEN NO MON,” an ongoing series from Monthly Comic Bunch by Yak Haibara, is a historical tale of suspense detailing the adventures of Sugawara no Michizane, who was revered as the god of learning, and legendary Heian playboy Ariwara no Narihira as they team up to solve bizarre incidents in the ancient capital. This series, which has garnered high praise as a historical manga, winning the 2017 Japan Media Arts Festival Manga Division New Face Award, will be adapted for the stage with a unique Takarazuka Revue flavor.
The story is set in ancient Kyoto during the early Heian period. Yoshifusa, who is the head of the Hokke that is a branch of the powerful Fujiwara clan, and his adopted heir Mototsune are about to seize power in the Imperial Court.
People are frightened by rumors of “Hyakki Yagyo”, a massive night parade of demons marching through the streets monthly on the day of the Rat and killing anyone who sees them. Ariwara no Narihira, who is the chief of the Imperial Police that is responsible for maintaining public order in Kyoto, vows to solve the mysterious incidents promptly in the presence of the emperor. Narihira has someone in mind who is just right to assist his investigation. It is Sugawara no Michizane, an eccentric young man whom Narihira recently encountered. Michizane, who is the third son of the Kan family that has produced many scholars, has been highly praised for his brilliance since childhood. Although being a student of literary studies at Imperial University, Michizane finds no meaning in studying with mediocre students from noble families. Consequently, he spends his days at home reading books.
One day, Michizane is asked by Narihira for his cooperation to investigate the “Hyakki Yagyo” mystery. Not wanting any trouble, Michizane initially tries to refuse, but ends up joining Narihira’s investigation. In time, Michizane obtains help from Shoki, a competitive female shopkeeper who deals in the import goods from Tang China, and he gradually gets closer to the truth of the mystery. Behind it all, however, there is the greed of those in power swirling, who disguise their misdeeds as the works of demons and specters.
Deep Sea
Deep at the bottom of the sea, warmed by the heat of the Earth’s mantle is where the curtain opens on the sea gods’ carnival! The sea gods gather at a temple on the ocean floor to host a passionate carnival showcasing the beauty of the deep-sea, an unrivaled spectacle. This Latin show, replete with the charm of Moon Troupe members led by Tsukishiro Kanato, delivers an alluring performance filled with passionate rhythms.
- Final performance for Kouzuki Ruu, Chinami Karan, Asagiri Makoto, Kiyoka Ran, Yui Karen, Hanatoki Maika, and Ranze Keito
- Originally scheduled to appear in this performance, on 12/17 Asayuki Kaoru announced her immediate retirement, making The Great Gatsby her last performance.
- On 02/03, Honami Masaki was announced absent for Scene 9 in Deep Sea for the whole Grand Theater run. She will still appear in Ohten no Mon and the remainder of Deep Sea.
- Annouced on 10/06: Shiragiri Tsubaki will be absent from all performances, including shinjin kouen.
- Japanese Wikipedia page for the manga
Switch-Cast Etoile Schedule
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Grand Theater
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| 2/04 - 2/03 | Amana Ruria | ||
| 2/10 - 2/14 | Shirakawa Riri | ||
| 2/16 - 2/21 | Momoka Yuki | ||
| 2/23 - 2/28 | Saaya Ichigo | ||
| 3/02 - 3/06 | Kiyora Haryuu | ||
Tokyo Theater
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| 3/25 - 3/31 | Saaya Ichigo | ||
| 4/01 - 4/08 | Kiyora Haryuu | ||
| 4/09 - 4/15 | Momoka Yuki | ||
| 4/16 - 4/23 (11am show) | Amana Ruria | ||
| 4/23 (3.30 pm show) - 4/30 | Shirakawa Riri | ||
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