English Title: People Who Love Flowers / Hyperion
Japanese Title: 花は花なり / ハイペリオン
Romanized Title: Hana wa Hana Nari / Haiperion

Troupe: Hanagumi
Year: 1996
Performances: Takarazuka, 1/1 - 2/12; Tokyo, 4/4 - 4/30
Shinjin Kouen Performances: Takarazuka, 1/23; Tokyo, 4/16

Hana wa Hana Nari:

Author/Director: Ueda Shinji
Music Composed/Adapted By: Terada Takio, Yoshida Yuuko
Choreography: Hanayagi Juraku, Hanayagi Yoshijirou, Nishizaki Mayumi

Hyperion:

Based On: Greek mythology (ever so slightly)
Author/Director: Nakamura Satoru
Composer: Yoshida Yuuko, Takahashi Kuni, Nishimura Kouji
Choreographer: Hayama Kiyomi, Shou Sumire, Miori Yumino, Kawahara Akemi
Conductor: Nomura Youji
Shinjin Kouen Director (Takarazuka): Ogita Kouichi
Shinjin Kouen Director (Tokyo): Nakamura Satoru

Available on DVD: VHS only


Hana wa Hana Nari only:
Kasugano Yachiyo, Matsumoto Yuri, Hayama Michiko (Grand Theater only), Jou Hiroe, Mai Chizuru, Ashita Michiko, Kou Hizuru

Hyperion

Cast	Roles	New in Tokyo
Maya Miki	Hyperion, Pirate S, Emerald Man, Diamond Star, Dracula, Singer S, Finale Man S	Youth, Duet Man
Junna Risa	Prologue Woman S, Ruby, Carmilla, Rock 'n Roll Woman S, Finale Woman S	Singer S, Duet Woman
Aika Mire	Prologue Man A, Erick, Sapphire, Diamond Man A, Blues Woman S, Parade Singer	-
Shibuki Jun†	Prologue Man A, Leonard, Topaz, Diamond Man A, Blues Woman S, Parade Singer	-
Kaikyou Hiroki	Prologue Man B, Pirate A, Tango Woman S, Parade Singer	Tanatos　A, Topaz
Takumi Hibiki	Prologue Man B, Lizard A, Emerald Woman, Young Blue Man, Parade Singer	Jazz Woman S
Asami Hikaru	Venus	-

Cast	Shinko Roles	New in Tokyo
Iori Naoka	Hyperion, Pirate S, Emerald Man, Diamond Star, Dracula, Singer S	Duet Man
Chihiro Reika	Prologue Woman S, Young Blue Woman	Duet Woman
Haruno Sumire	Prologue Man A, Erick, Tango Woman S, Young Blue Man	-
Mayuka Reo	Prologue Man A, Leonard, Sapphire	Youth
Otowa Ryou†	Lizard A, Jazz Woman S	-
Ranka Rea	Venus	-
Asami Hikaru	Topaz	Jazz Woman S
Ootori Rei	Carmilla, Rock 'n Roll Woman S	-
Sachimi Anna	Ruby	-
Kaori Yutaka	Diamond Man A	Tanatos A
Sena Jun		Lizard A
Chinami Yuu	Diamond Man A, Blues Woman S	-

Other Cast: Misa Noeru, Ichihara Kei, Machikaze Kana, Mitsuki Ayu, Shino Yuka, Kokonoe Haruka, Yumeno Chikoto, Moemi Serika, Shou Tsukasa, Natsushiro Rei, Ootomo Reika, Morotori Ai, Nagisa Aki, Hatsukaze Midori, Futaba Karen, Kizuki Ayumu, Mizuki Ai, Junna Risa, Yuuya Naho, Kazato Yuma, Otoki Mika, Asakura Aoi, Ai Miyabi, Sagami Rei, Suzukake Miyuki (Grand Theater only), Masaoka Nao, Sakuragi Emi, Minami Shizuka, Nanase Kai, Yuuka Eri, Asazono Miki, Futaba Miki, Ayana Mai, Sena Jun, Mao Natsuki, Utahana Yumi, Mizuhono Seika, Amano Yuka, Eri Chiaki, Kikuho Rina, Mutsuki Mao, Asahina Kei, Ayukawa Natsuki, Kouno Marika, Masaki Kazusa, Ootori Rei, Saki Nozomi, Muko Ayumi, Kiriya Hiromu, Momoka Sari, Mei Karen, Matake Suguru, Anri Michiru, Haruka Ikki, Hishou Yuu, Nazuki Mika, Hayase Ayu, Natsuho Akira, Maikaze Rira, Fuzuki Miyo, Yuuma Rin, Ranka Rea, Kazeo Ibuki, Yumeji Honoka, Mitaka Nozomi, Ouka Reiya, Mimori Sayaka, Takahane Ukyou, Hosaki Rinna

WARNING!! MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS!!

Dance by young men and girls from the Genroku era, in front of a vermilion-lacquered arched bridge and on a stage floodlit by lanterns.

Young man S ~ Maya Miki
Girl S ~ Junna Risa
Young man A Aika Mire, Takumi Hibiki, Natsushiro Rei, Hatsukaze Midori




Stars fill the sky as if sprinkles of gold and silver sand. The crane and tortoise dance around the king of the universe.

King of the universe ~ Kasugano Yachiyo
Crane ~ Matsumoto Yuri
Tortoise ~ Maya Miki




The animals of the twelve zodiacal signs deliver animated messages to a mouse, the central figure.

Nesaburo ~ Maya Miki
Inuyo ~ Junna Risa
Tatsugoro ~ Aika Mire
Toraemon ~ Kaikyou Hiroki
Ushinosuke ~ Takumi Hibiki




A kitchen through the eyes of a mouse. A mouse named Nenosuke loses his fish to a cat. He is bitterly disappointed and elopes with Keisei-hatsuka.

Nenosuke ~ Kasugano Yachiyo
Hatsuka ~ Matsumoto Yuri




A street through the eyes of a mouse. Mice depart to catch the ill-natured cat in revenge for Nenosuke and Hatsuka.

The leader of mice ~ Aika Mire
Mouse A ~ Takumi Hibiki, Natsushiro Rei




Long, long ago, in the castle town of Nijiga in the depths of the Hida region, there lived a young couple, Hanawaka and Kasumi, who grew flowers. They lived a trusting, happy life together, though they were not rich. Hanawaka believed that beautiful flowers from Mother Nature were the best thing to soften the hearts of the villagers, who were exhausted from the many wars taking place at that time. He thus did not heed the comments of the villagers that he should cultivate crops for food rather than flowers. Instead, he worked hard to grow the most beautiful narcissi.

In Hida was an old, rare cherry tree called Usuzumino-sakura, which had suffered from the ongoing fighting in the area. Hanawaka, who had been abandoned as a newborn baby at the foot of such a cherry tree, was determined to tend this tree until it bloomed again.

Yumenosuke, the young lord of Nijiga Castle, saw the couple when he was out in the town with his servant. Yumenosuke, who was good-natured and unworldly, promised Hanawaka that he would grant him any wish if Hanawaka managed to get the cherry tree to bloom. Yumenosuke also said that Kasumi was as lovely as her actual name, before he headed back to the castle. Well, did Yumenosuke's comment cause a misunderstanding! The villagers made a big fuss because they thought Yumenosuke had fallen in love with Kasumi. Before they knew it, she was taken away to the castle.

Sixty years passed. The cherry tree bloomed brilliantly as a result of Hanawaka's efforts. He thus asked Yumenosuke to return Kasumi as his reward. But Yumenosuke did not know Kasumi's whereabouts. Though Kasumi had been taken to the castle many years back, she had been forgotten. Yumenosuke apologized for his unthinking behavior which brought about this tragedy.

Hanawaka felt that any man who loves flowers must be inherently good, so he did not feel resentment toward Yumenosuke.

Kasumi was returned, and met Hanawaka after a sixty-year separation. Under the blooming cherry tree, they embrace each other, bridging their long-standing pain and aging. Their love moves everyone around them.

Hanawaka ~ Maya Miki
Kasumi ~ Junna Risa
Yumenosuke ~ Kaikyou Hiroki
Kumomaru ~ Takumi Hibiki
Hirosuke ~ Jou Hiroe
Kakubei ~ Misa Noeru
Sagiri ~ Ichihara Kei
Kazemaru ~ Iori Naoka




The flower fairy performs a fantastic dance. Then a gorgeous dance by young men and women in cherry blossom costumes follows.

Flower fairy ~ Kasugano Yachiyo
Young man S ~ Maya Miki
Young woman S ~ Matsumoto Yuri, Junna Risa
Young man A Kaikyou Hiroki, Aika Mire, Takumi Hibiki, Natsushiro Rei, Hatsukaze Midori
Young woman A Jou Hiroe, Mai Chizuru, Ashita Michiko, Kou Hizuru, Ichihara Kei

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This show is written in the style of a six part story, and named after the giant of Greek mythology. It tells how Hyperion, who rules the universe, is driven out by Abron.




After descending from the peak of a huge rocky mountain and a brilliant flash from Sophia (a bright sphere), Hyperion is born. In the midst of the crowd dancing in celebration of his birth, the god sings and dances in prayer for the future.

Hyperion ~ Maya Miki
Woman of prologue S ~ Junna Risa
Man of prologue A ~ Aika Mire
Man of prologue B ~ Kaikyou Hiroki, Takumi Hibiki, Hatsukaze Midori, Iori Naoka




Three Tanatos (messengers of Death) sing, "Somebody will be killed again. Let's go get the soul."

A youth appears and is gunned down. Tanatos' chorus is heard from somewhere and Tanatos and their followers appear. They try to take the youth into their world.

The youth yells "My soul is mine. I'm not going to follow you." He refuses to be taken into the Tanatos' world. He struggles with them and falls. He sings about retrospection in his life.

Tanatos leave and many Heavens appear and dance. They lead the youth to heaven.

The youth ~ Maya Miki
Tanatos A ~ Kaikyou Hiroki




Present day downtown. A group of streetkids who like music mug an old man and steal his magic flute. As the leader Eric blows into it, the spirit of the flute appears and leads him off to some ancient ruins.

There, a lizard has a beautiful princess locked in a cage. Harnessing the power of the magic flute, Eric decides to rescue her.

But the old man who was the original owner of the flute appears, grabs back the flute and snaps it. As he does this, cages begin to fall from the heavens and both Eric and the princess become captive.

Eric ~ Aika Mire
Princess ~ Nagisa Aki
Lizard A ~ Takumi Hibiki
The old man ~ Misa Noeru




Captain Kid and his crew appear from the pitch blackness and board their pirate ship. As they spread out their treasure, the scene changes to a gem museum. Young girls (symbolizing the precious stones) start to dance, and they are joined by the streetkids as beams of light flood the stage. Dazzling rays of primary colors feature in this resplendent climatic scene.

Pirate S ~ Maya Miki
Ruby ~ Junna Risa
Topaz ~ Kaikyou Hiroki
Sapphire ~ Aika Mire
Emerald (Man) ~ Maya Miki
Emerald (Woman) ~ Takumi Hibiki
Diamond star ~ Maya Miki
Man of Diamond A ~ Aika Mire




A vampire wishing for eternal life and everlasting love wanders out of the gate of a neglected castle. Soon after, a reborn Dracula desiring human female blood enters a present day classy nightclub. There he sees several girls, but his efforts to suck their blood are not successful. After some time he finds a girl, but to his frustration she too is a vampire.

In the end, she is left wandering around the forsaken castle, wishing anew for eternal life and love.

Dracula ~ Maya Miki
Camilla/Rock'n'roll Woman S ~ Junna Risa
Blues Woman S ~ Aika Mire
Tango Woman S ~ Kaikyou Hiroki
Jazz Woman S ~ Shibuki Jun (Takarazuka), Takumi Hibiki (Tokyo)
Renfield ~ Misa Noeru




A young man and two young women sing the final number in front of the stage curtain. The cast, wearing golden costumes, perform the gay rocket dance.

The singerwearing angel's wings and standing on a silver bridge spanning from a huge staircasesings the grand finale.

Parade-singing of the final number.

Young Blue (Man) ~ Takumi Hibiki
Young Blue (Woman) ~ Nagisa Aki, Chihiro Reika
The singer ~ Maya Miki
Man of finale S ~ Maya Miki
Woman of finale S ~ Junna Risa
Singer of finale ~ Kaikyou Hiroki, Aika Mire, Takumi Hibiki, Natsushiro Rei, Nagisa Aki, Hatsukaze Midori, Iori Naoka, Chihiro Reika

• Due to illness, Suzukake Miyuki was absent from the Tokyo run.
• †Due to troupe changes, some of the scenes including Shibuki Jun and Otowa Ryou were adjusted.
• Hayama Michiko retired after the Takarazuka performance.
• Natsushiro Rei, Kaori Yutaka, Minami Shizuka, Amano Yuka, and Mizuhono Seika retired after the Tokyo performance.

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