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:
Mikaze Mairai
Moon:
Rika Masumi
Snow:
Souno Haruto
Star:
Miki Chigusa
Cosmos:
Matsukaze Akira
Related Links:
Kumichou and Vice-Kumichou Charts