Kageki Shojo!!
かげきしょうじょ!!
“Former idol Ai joins all-female Kouka acting school, reluctantly partnering with eccentric Sarasa to chase theatrical stardom.”
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Former idol Ai joins all-female Kouka acting school, reluctantly partnering with eccentric Sarasa to chase theatrical stardom.
After being forced to graduate from JPX48 following a controversial incident with a male fan, Ai Narata swears to never interact with another man ever again. Using her talents and strong desire to get away from men, Ai auditions for the exclusive all-female Kouka School of Musical and Theatrical Arts. The school is renowned for producing the best actresses that go on to perform in the famous all-female Kouka Theatre Troupe. Coming from the idol industry, Ai is the perfect candidate for the school's hundredth generation class, but her aloof demeanor alienates her from her classmates. The eccentric Sarasa Watanabe is the only person who wishes to become Ai's friend. She enters Kouka with the goal of becoming a top "otokoyaku" performer—an actress that plays traditionally male roles. After seeing a Kouka performance of The Rose of Versailles when she was younger, Sarasa dreams of performing as Lady Oscar one day. Unfortunately, Sarasa's inability to read a room causes friction between her and her classmates, including Ai, who reluctantly becomes her roommate and partner in many of their classes. Succeeding at Kouka will involve more than just raw talent for these young girls as jealousy, deceit, and the harsh realities of show business put their mental fortitude to the test. Will Sarasa and Ai be able to rise to the top and stand on the silver bridge?
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Community consensus
Derived from 28 sampled reviews
8.6/10
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Snap verdicts · shortest highly-rated reviews
- 10/10 “This series is my new favorite, offering exceptional storytelling and character development that successfully introduced me to the world of the Takarazuka Revue. I have no criticisms to offer, as...”
- 10/10 “This is one of the best animes I have ever watched, featuring well-developed characters and a perspective that feels authentically written by a woman for women. I have no criticisms to offer, as...”
- 8/10 “The Kouka school setting is a refreshing departure from typical anime tropes, complemented by compelling character development and a fantastic array of handsome, boyish character designs. While I...”
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A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Kageki Shojo!! begins and ends here.
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Reel · 01 Cat. №BS-17289
- Format
- 13 × 24′
- eps × min
- Total runtime
- 5h 12m
- all episodes
- Aired
- Jul 2021 – Sep 2021
- Summer 2021
- Source
- Tv
- media type
- Rated
- PG
- 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref.
- BS-17289
- catalog