Program
ASAKUSA KAGUWA “Kaika Jishin” Season 3
1.【Gensouranbu】
Lions dance with intensity in a sea of clouds. When the fog clears, oiran appear and they begin their beautiful dance together.
※An Oiran is the highest-ranking prostitute in a brothel. Because they were high-class prostitutes who possessed knowledge, education, and artistic skills, they were considered to be “above the clouds” and out of reach of the common people of the time, like a flower on a high peak. They were also fashion leaders. Their hairstyles, hair ornaments, and dress were all luxurious and gorgeous.
Music Masaki Nakamura – Gensouranbu
Choreography and Direction Kazumi
Costume Fuji-costume
2.【Ikazuchi -RAIJIN-】
With the intense sounds of taiko and shamisen, a lightning-fast acrobatic dance number unfolds. Beginning with a quick costume change, dynamic performances using flags and staffs follow one after another like lightning strikes. The overwhelming energy and power of the performances will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Choreography and Direction Kazumi/Megu
Costume Fuji-costume
3.【Welcome to KAGUWA!】
A kawaii-packed Kaguwa-style idol J-pop number.The dancers step into the audience, with a few little surprises.
Lyrics Kazumi
Choreography Maina
Costumes Eri Koda
4.【The Call to Battle】
In silence, the samurai warrior’s mother, sister, and wife, clad in 12-layer kimonos, perform an emotional ceremony. They move gracefully, but with sorrow, as if to mirror his steadfast resolve. Eventually, the time comes for him to go to battle. As his retainer puts on his armor, his wife ties his waist cord, his sister hands him his sword, and his mother tightens his helmet, the samurai’s pride and the affection of his loved ones intertwine.
Choreography and Direction Kazumi
Costumes KAGUWA
5.【Senbu】
The samurai performs a spirited display of his skills with the sword. Soon,
Direction Kazumi
Sword Dance Coaching Kei
Choreography Maina & Megu
Costume Fuji-costume
6.【Senko】
Inspired by Japanese fox legends, where foxes are believed to be messengers of the gods, this non-verbal theater piece tells the story of a couple, their small shrine, and a fox who repays their kindness with its life.
A quiet and heartfelt tale of prayer and gratitude.
Direction Kazumi
7.【Shishimai Festval】
Japanese people love festivals! The cheerful atmosphere of the festival will surely bring a smile to your face! The tempo gets faster towards the end of the song, so please join in with the audience by clapping your hands.
※The shishimai is a traditional Japanese culture in which performers wear lion heads and dance to ward off evil and bring good fortune. Being bitten by a lion is considered good luck and signifies good fortune. When the lion comes near you, offer your ticket and head and let it bite you to rid yourself of negative energy.
Choreography Kazumi/Maina/Megu
Costumes Fuji-costume/Asuka
8.【The four seasons】
The beautiful four seasons of Japan are expressed in this dance with cherry blossoms (spring), swords (autumn), fans (summer) and umbrellas (winter).
Choreography and Direction Kazumi
Swordplay Choreography Kazushi
Costumes SHOWy
9.Main story
Reiroudaiguren ~Like a Brilliant Crimson Lotus~
A girl was torn from her childhood friend and sold to a brothel because of her parents’ debt.
This is a story of love and friendship among those who maintain hope in difficult conditions.
※An original story written by Michiru Egashira, a screenwriter famous for plays such as “Gokusen” and “Watashi no Naka no Naka no Eraser”, for ASAKUSA KAGUWA.
※This is a non-verbal story, the specialty of ASAKUSA KAGUWA.
Script Michiru Egashira
Choreography and Direction Kazumi
Costume Fuji-costume/SHOWy
10.【Finale: KAGUWA】
Dancers wearing gorgeous kimono-based dresses will close the show with a Japanese-style dance. Watch their beautiful and skillful handling of the fans.
※Video recording is permitted during the finale.
Music Ryoma(Ryoma Quartet) – KAGUWA
Choreography Kazumi
Costume Fuji-costume
Performers
Artistic Director：Kazumi
| Birthday | 8/14 |
| Hometown | Hokkaidō |
| Dance Specialty | Japanese Style Performance, Fan, Flag |
| Hobbies | Watching stage dramas |
| Performing Days | Wed(Bi-weekly),Thu(Bi-weekly),Fri |
Company Manager：Nana
| Birthday | 2/10 |
| Hometown | Kanagawa |
| Dance Specialty | Jazz |
| Hobbies | Shopping, Theatergoing, My dog |
| Performing Days | Tue,Sun(Bi-weekly) |
Technical manager:
Shingo
| Birthday | 9/13 |
| Hometown | Fukui |
| Dance Specialty | Japanese drums, Drum, Cajon, Percussion |
| Hobbies | Game, Comics, Movies, Drinking |
| Performing Days | Tue,Wed |
Stage manager:
Megu
| Birthday | 3/19 |
| Hometown | Hokkaidō |
| Dance Specialty | Acrobatics, Tripod Headstan, Jazz Hip Hop |
| Hobbies | Manga, Movies, Cooking |
| Performing Days | Tue,Wed,Sat |
Dance leader：Maina
| Birthday | 9/27 |
| Hometown | Miyagi |
| Dance Specialty | Video Editing, Flexible Hips, Slow Jazz, Girls’ Hip-hop |
| Hobbies | Drinking, Collecting Glasses |
| Performing Days | Sat,Sun |
Coco
| Birthday | 5/11 |
| Hometown | Ōsaka |
| Dance Specialty | Improvisation, Sexy moves |
| Hobbies | Travel, Music, Comics |
| Performing Days | Tue |
Kazushi
| Birthday | 7/10 |
| Hometown | Tōkyō |
| Dance Specialty | Fan, Sword Combat, basketball |
| Hobbies | Game, Reading, Sports, Self-delusion |
| Performing Days | Tue,Sun |
Tenkumo Yuki
| Birthday | 6/6 |
| Hometown | Kagawa |
| Dance Specialty | High tension dance |
| Hobbies | Cooking, Muscle training |
| Performing Days | Wed,Thu |
Sakura
| Birthday | 10/23 |
| Hometown | Shizuoka |
| Dance Specialty | Jazz Hip Hop, Daily English Conversation |
| Hobbies | Gourmet, Anime, Fashion, Theatergoing |
| Performing Days | Tue,Wed(Bi-weekly),Sat(Bi-weekly) |
Chiaki
| Birthday | 10/11 |
| Hometown | Aichi |
| Dance Specialty | All-genre dancing |
| Hobbies | Travel, Shopping |
| Performing Days | Thu,Fri |
Wakako
| Birthday | 1/25 |
| Hometown | Saga |
| Dance Specialty | Baton Twirling, Theater jazz |
| Hobbies | Comedians |
| Performing Days | Fri |
Erina
| Birthday | 6/23 |
| Hometown | Hiroshima |
| Dance Specialty | Jazz |
| Hobbies | Golf |
| Performing Days | Thu,Fri,Sat |
Asuka
| Birthday | 12/11 |
| Hometown | Chiba |
| Dance Specialty | Theater jazz |
| Hobbies | To experience a variety of entertainment, Spend time with cats |
| Performing Days | Tue,Wed,Thu |
Minato
| Birthday | 5/29 |
| Hometown | Kagoshima |
| Dance Specialty | Hip Hop, R&B, Acrobatics |
| Hobbies | Crayon Shin-chan, Sauna, Gacha machine |
| Performing Days | Sun |
Yusuke
| Birthday | 1/22 |
| Hometown | Tōkyō |
| Dance Specialty | Jazz dance, Drum |
| Hobbies | Game, Stroll |
| Performing Days | Fri,Sat |
Kei
| Birthday | 7/17 |
| Hometown | Miyagi |
| Dance Specialty | Sword Combat, Japanese dance, Big eater |
| Hobbies | Muscle training, Cafe hopping |
| Performing Days | Sun |
Sara
| Birthday | 8/7 |
| Hometown | Tōkyō |
| Dance Specialty | Jazz, Cheerleading |
| Hobbies | Bedrock bath, Go to the public bath |
| Performing Days | Sun |
Mao
| Birthday | 5/8 |
| Hometown | Tōkyō |
| Dance Specialty | Swimming, Dance (jazz・Hip Hop), Facial performance |
| Hobbies | Muscle training, Go to the gym, Journey |
| Performing Days | Wed,Sun(Bi-weekly) |
Koyanagi Natsuru
| Birthday | 6/17 |
| Hometown | Tōkyō |
| Specialty | Quick change costumes |
| Hobbies | Kickboxing |
| Performing Days | Sat |
Haraguchi Taketo
| Birthday | 11/21 |
| Hometown | Tōkyō |
| Dance Specialty | Tap dance |
| Hobbies | Life |
| Performing Days | Thu,Fri |
Hinano
| Birthday | 3/1 |
| Hometown | Kanagawa |
| Dance Specialty | Heel dance |
| Hobbies | Travel, Watching drams, Movies |
| Performing Days | Wed,Sat |
Haruka
| Birthday | 10/12 |
| Hometown | Aichi |
| Dance Specialty | Lyrical, HIP HOP, Grils |
| Hobbies | Cafe, Games, Knitting |
| Performing Days | Sat |
Ano
| Birthday | 5/22 |
| Hometown | Ibaraki |
| Specialty | Quick change constumes |
| Hobbies | Ramen |
| Performing Days | Thu,Fri |
Yuka
| Birthday | 11/24 |
| Hometown | Chiba |
| Specialty | Finding good restaurants |
| Hobbies | Watching dramas, Anime |
| Performing Days | Sun |
Takao Hana（Proprietress）
| Birthday | 11/13 |
| Hometown | |
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| Hobbies | |
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