History: Revolt of a Gallant Poet / Phoenix Rising (Moon 2025)

English Title: Revolt of a Gallant Poet ~A Hidden Unrest~ / Phoenix Rising -In the Moonlight-
Japanese Title: 花の業平 ～忍ぶの乱れ～ / PHOENIX RISING（フェニックス・ライジング）－IN THE MOONLIGHT－
Romanized Title: Hana no Narihira ~Shinobu no Midare~ / Fenikkusu Raijingu -In The Moon Light-

Troupe: Moon
Year: 2025
Performances: National Tour, 04/28 - 05/27

Revolt of a Gallant Poet:

Author: Shibata Yukihiro
Director: Oono Takuji
Composer:
Choreographer:

Phoenix Rising:

Author/Director: Noguchi Kousaku
Composer:
Choreographer:

Available on Blu-Ray: TBA
Available on DVD: TBA
Scene/Music Cuts: TBA

Role	Cast
Ariwara no Narihira	Houzuki An
Fujiwara no Takaiko	Amashi Juri
Fujiwara no Mototsune	Kazama Yuno

Other Cast: Rika Masumi, Shirayuki Sachika, Yumena Rune, Kashiro Aoi, Hanabusa Kaoto, Irodori Michiru, Momoka Yuki, Hisumi Rin, Reika Haru, Ayami Sera, Amana Ruria, Nanano Ari, Hiiragi Ayato, Ookusu Tera, Haon Mika, Ayaji Yurika, Mahiro Ren, Shizune Hotaru, Asaka Yurara, Maki Teruto, Hanahime Manon, Mio Ayuto, Ayano Yuzu, Mioka Erisa, Mihaya Rihito, Ichiki Kakeru, Aihoshi Shun, Miuzu Seika, Hoshioka Shizuku, Yae Himeka, Nono Reia, Hishou Reiya

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Revolt of a Gallant Poet

The beginning of the Heian Era (around 851), there was a young nobleman named Ariwara no Narihira serving in various government posts, such as Keeper of the Archives. This gentleman had great poetic ability, a handsome honor, was valorous, and was generally of an open and natural nature.

Narihira's grandfather was Emperor Heizei, and his mother and father were also of imperial blood, but he himself was not so high. This is because at that time the power and influence of the Fujiwara clan was running rampant in the palace, and they suppressed the eminence of the other noble families.

This Narihara meets the beautiful Princess Takaiko, who is working as a dancing girl at one of the imperial flower banquets. Takaiko is Grand Minister Fujiwara no Yoshifusa's niec and adopted daughter. Yoshifusa intends to increase the influence of the Fujiwara clan by introducing Takaiko to one of the imperial princes.

Takaiko, who has discerned her uncle's secret motive, and under pressure from her brother Mototsune, who is in sympathy with the plan, refuses to participate in the dance. Narihira sees her angry face in profile from nearby, and later sees her dancing beautifully, and he is won over by her. Narihira, who is well-known for being a refined man, but this is the first time that he has gotten such a strong impression as he did from his meeting with Takaiko. With this beginning, Takaiko begins to think more of Narihira, and the two have secret trysts as they make deep pledges to each other.

The townsfolk immediately begin gossiping about Narihira's movements, so that Yoshifusa and Mototsune eventually find out and move Takaiko from her aunt's house in Gojo to Yoshifusa's in Ichijo. Stymmied, Narihira goes to have casual words with his friends Umewaka and Abe no Kiyoyuki, who live in the east of the city. Unable to have hs way in either power or love, and with his mother having passed away, Narihira sets out on a journey.

On his return, he meets for the first time in a long time his distant relative, the imperial princess Yasuko who serves as a priestess at the Ise Shrine. Only a girl when she left the capital, she has now grown into a beautiful woman. She is awakened to love when she sees Narihara and his sad circumstances. She holds him as if in comfort.

When Narihira returns to the capital, an incident occurs. At the main gate of the great imperial palace, the Outen Gate has burned in an accidental fire. Everyone says that it was set on purpose, by the chief councilor.... There is an eye-witness, and although he doesn't remember doing it, the chief councilor is overthrown. This was all the maneuvering of Fujiwara Mototsune.... Yosifusa, who was a political opponent of the chief councilor, has no scruples, but instead hurries his daughter's imperial bridal party's entry into the court.

Takaiko is now deep in the imperial court.... Narihira determines to make preparations for her escape and to steal her away unaided, when she returns temporarily to Gojo.....

Phoenix Rising

A lavish and alluring revue themed around the PHOENIX soaring the sky in the age of wind.

Setting its own body alight, the PHOENIX rises to eternal life again from the ashes.

The PHOENIX, portrayed by Moon Troupe’s new top star An Hozuki, rides upon the winds after his resurrection under the full moon and visits various countries in Asia, bringing happiness to people. This dynamic revue promises to showcase the most beloved elements of a Takarazuka performance.

The seventh performance in the Spectacular Series lineup fully showcases the appeal of the new Moon Troupe. Experience the true meaning of entertainment through seven themes: Dreams, Love, Adventure, Hope, Moon, Wind, and Soaring.

• Final performance for Ichiki Kakeru. Originally scheduled to appear in Guys and Dolls, on 03/21/25 she announced her retirement effective 05/27/25, making this show her final performance on a Takarazuka stage.
• Revolt of a Gallant Poet was first performed in 2001 by Star Troupe, led by Minoru Kou and Hoshina Yuri. It was reprised twice in 2001 and 2002, both times by Star Troupe's Kouju Tatsuki and Nagisa Aki.
• Phoenix Rising was first performed earlier in 2024-25 by Moon Troupe as Houzuki An and Amashi Juri's ohirome revue.

Tour Schedule
Dates	Location
04/28 - 04/29	Kariya Cultural Center Iris (Kariya, Aichi)
05/02 - 05/04	Sagami Women's University Green Hall (Sagamihara, Kanagawa)
05/07 - 05/10	Umeda Arts Theater (Osaka)
05/13	Niigata Prefectural Civic Center (Niigata)
05/15	Hokuto Culture Hall (Nagano)
05/17	Toyota City Cultural Hall (Toyota, Aichi)
05/19	Okayama Performing Arts Theater, Harenowa (Okayama)
05/21 - 05/23	Fukuoka Sunpalace Hotel & Hall (Fukuoka)
05/26 - 05/27	Okinawa Convention Center Theater (Okinawa)

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