
Acting
Nao Ayaki
Born 1971-01-07
Takarazuka Revue Retired Top Star (2004 - 2005)
Acting credits
NRIn the late 630's in Asuka, Soga no Kuratsukuri, who was born the son and heir of the powerful minister Soga no Emishi, is now grown up and regarded as one of the best and brightest to manage the imperial government. He is studying hard at the T'ang Dynasty. This school is reserved for the sons of nobles and influential families such as Prince Karu, Ishikawamaro, Prince Yamasiro no Oe, Prince Furuhito and Nakatomi no Kamatari. They are earnestly studying Chinese thought and political doctrine in the hope of carrying out governmental reforms in Yamato. Among all the others, Kuratsukuri and Kamatari are regarded as excellent and treated with deference. However, Kuratsukuri is the heir of the head family of the Soga clan, whereas Kamatari was born into a family of rather lowly status. The family is in charge of affairs pertaining to the Shinto religion. The two men are naturally quite different in political standing, and Kamatari is secretly jealous of Kuratsukuri.
The Glow of Sunset in Asuka: A Saga of Soga no Iruka
2004
5.0Takarazuka Revue's special performance including all troupes.
'90 TMP Music Festival - "Sound In Big City"
1990
NRThe play is based off of the 1958 anime Hakujaden, which in turn was inspired by the Chinese folk tale of Madame White Snake.
Hakujaden ~White Lovers~
2006
NRTakarazuka OG concert.
Reijin Season 2 Concert
2016
NRMid 1960's. In the sea-port town of Genova in the Northern part of Italy. In the secret club "Primavera", Italy's high-class married ladies, party every night with gigolos. Among them, there is one noticeably charming and sparkling young man called Luca. This man has been chosen as a "companion", by Irene, the wife of a shipping magnate. The club proprietress, Aura, together with Antonio, fear for Luca. In that woman's eye there is a look of foreboding... Luca, unminding, probably naively starts to fall for Irene.
Profile of a Saint
2000
NRMeiji Era Japan. While en-route to Tokyo to join the Enouza theater, Takagorou disappears in Yokohama. Though his sister and the family and inn servants search everywhere, there is no sign of him. His meeting is the next day, and time is running out, so his twin sister Otaka decides to secretlytake his place and join the kabuki troupe for him, to hold his place until he returns.
Epiphany
2012
NRThe beginning of the Heian Era, 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. This Narihara meets the beautiful Princess Takaiko, who is working as a dancing girl at one of the imperial flower banquets... (Same cast but 2002 version.)
Revolt of a Gallant Poet
2002
NRThe beginning of the Heian Era, 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. This Narihara meets the beautiful Princess Takaiko, who is working as a dancing girl at one of the imperial flower banquets...
Revolt of a Gallant Poet
2001
NR19th century western America: the Wild West. The wandering gunman Alvar arrives at Ash Creek, where he has been told Branton is living. Alvar is searching for Branton with one purpose: to kill him.
Angels at Dawn
1997
NRTakarazuka OG concert.
Reijin -Showa Era- Concert
2015
NRA fantastic musical that depicts the youth of lovable young people living in modern times with love, laughter and tears.
As If There's a Storm in Your Eyes
1991
NRIt's the winter of 1937, in Memphis, Tennessee. A dispute unfolds between the Delivery family and the Antonioni family. The boss of the Delivery family, Dave, is shot and killed, and secretly sunk into a water fountain. At about that time, a Christmas show is being rehearsed at St. Michaels Church. The leader is Frank Fellow, a devout Christian. He is a steady elementary school teacher, but along with his friend Alfat, has always dreamed of standing on a Broadway stage. At that moment, a large earthquake strikes unexpectedly. When he regains consciousness, Frank is riding the train bound for heaven, with only his harmonica in his hand.
Christmas Story
1998
NRDon Juan, a Milanese fashion brand, enjoys great popularity and women all over the world adore it. Granted that its elegant and sophisticated design wins the hearts of women, its success is primarily due to the attractiveness of its designer, Leo Visconti. He is of Italian noble blood and so gifted in art that while young he gained reputation and status. At the same time, he often offends because of his indiscreet way of womanizing.
Senor Don Juan
2003
NRSpecial performance.
Takarazuka Revue 100th Anniversary Dream Festival
2014
NRTakarazuka special performance.
TCA Special 2004 "Takarazuka 90 ~On the Road to 100~"
2004
NRAnniversary concert for The Rose of Versailles.
The Rose of Versailles 50 ~Trajectory of Half a Century~
2024
NRNo synopsis available yet.
The Afterglow of Eire / Takarazuka Ole!
1994
NRThe story of an average office worker in New York, locked in a bland marriage, who finds a magic silver dime that transports him to a parallel world where he lives the life he dreamt of: as a successful businessman married to the woman of his dreams. Going back and forth between dream and reality he learns what's really important in life.
The 10 Cent Silver Coin of Dreams
1993
NRTakarazuka Revue's special performance including all troupes.
TMP Special "Dream Festival Takarazuka '94"
1994
NRAmerica, 1971. Richard Collier and his friends are celebrating their successful graduation from college. Although the details are not certain yet, Fred announcs to everyone that the scripts Richard has written have already gotten him noticed by TV producers and he is being offered a job. As Richard's friends congratulate him, an old woman suddenly appears in the crowd.
Somewhere in Time
1995
7.0Since its premiere in Vienna in 1992, the musical "Elisabeth" has been performed all over the world. In Japan, "Elisabeth" was first performed by the Takarazuka Snow troupe in 1996, prior to the first performances in other countries. A total of 10 versions of the musical have been performed by different troupes, making it one of Takarazuka Revue's most popular musicals. The "Elisabeth TAKARAZUKA 25th Anniversary Special Gala Concert" was held in 2021 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Snow troupe's first performance.
Takarazuka Elisabeth 25th Anniversary Special Gala Concert (25th Anniversary Version)
2021
NRAki was practically born and raised in a mahjong parlor. At the age of 15, she goes to Tokyo during winter and although she is knocked around by the harshness of the big city, she is determined to survive by the one-and-only weapon she possesses: mahjong. However, standing in Aki's way are unscrupulous adults and the realities of city life.
Joryu Tohaiden Aki
2017
NRAnniversary performance for troupes.
Takarazuka Revue Flower and Moon Troupes 100th Anniversary "Greatest Moment"
2021
10.0Based on Itou Keiichi's novel "Elegy for the Setting Sun".
My Love Lies Over the Mountains
1999