Kageki Shoujo!! (Kageki Shojo!!)

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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Watanabe, Sarasa

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Senbongi, Sayaka
Japanese

Narata, Ai

Main

Hanamori, Yumiri
Japanese

Yamada, Ayako

Supporting

Sasaki, Rico
Japanese

Hoshino, Kaoru

Supporting

Taichi, You
Japanese

Sugimoto, Sawa

Supporting

Uesaka, Sumire
Japanese

Onodera, Tamotsu

Supporting

Tobita, Nobuo
Japanese

Andou, Mamoru

Supporting

Suwabe, Junichi
Japanese

Narata, Taichi

Supporting

Nojima, Kenji
Japanese

Nojima, Hijiri

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Hanazawa, Kana
Japanese

Satomi, Sei

Supporting

Nanami, Hiroki
Japanese

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Mukaitouge, Kazuyoshi

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Suwa, Yutaka

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Herek, Samantha

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Yoneda, Kazuhiro

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Opening Theme

"Hoshi no Orchestra (星のオーケストラ)" by saji

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	"Hoshi no Tabibito (星の旅人)" by Sarasa Watanabe (Sayaka Senbongi) x Ai Narata (Yumiri Hanamori)
	2: "Shinakaya Mirai (シナヤカナミライ)" by Sawa Sugimoto (CV: Sumire Uesaka) x Ayako Yamada (CV: Rico Sasaki) (eps 4,10)
	3: "My Sunset" by Ayako Yamada (CV: Rico Sasaki) (eps 5)
	4: "Bara to Watashi (薔薇と私)" by Kaoru Hoshino (CV: You Taichi) (eps 8)
	5: "Bara to Watashi (薔薇と私)" by Chika Sawada (CV: Risae Matsuda) x Chiaki Sawada (CV: Satsumi Matssuda) (eps 9)

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Sep 25, 2021

Marinate1016

Recommended

Kageki Shojo took me by pleasant surprise. As a huge Love Live and idol stan, I was obviously going to give it a watch. What I was not expecting was such a competent story about the darker aspects of show-business and the pressure that many girls are under to succeed in the industry. By week two, it was by far my most anticipated show of the week and I loved it so much I couldn’t help but go out and by every volume of the manga.

So, firstly, Kageki Shojo isn’t an idol show per se, it’s more of an acting show and follows girls from ...

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Sep 26, 2021

Edenharley

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Kageki Shoujo was such an incredible depiction of the acting world and really gave me a lot to think about regarding it, I can safely say it had some of the most realistic and modern drama I've ever seen in an animated show all based within a great setting with some fantastic characters to embody it. I really don't have any issues with this show, it did everything I wanted and was so captivating in doing it.

The story focuses on this prestigious drama school and our main cast who are admitted to it. From the opening episode the viewer is shown how elite Kouka academy ...

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Sep 25, 2021

g1l

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It’s rare to see an anime that handles its themes as tactfully and down-to-earth as Kageki Shoujo does. I’ll be honest, going into this anime I had originally dismissed it as another shoujo that was targeted towards a different audience to me. The tall, energetic girl and the short, reserved girl contrast never stood out to me early on, and the setting of a prestigious theatrical school never grabbed my attention either. But then each episode would tackle some new theme or explore some new character, and before I knew it I was drawn in by everything this anime had to offer.

While the anime does ... tackle themes such as trauma, stalking, and eating disorders its important to note that this isn’t the sole purpose of the series. It explores the theatrical industry as a whole, and these are only one portion of it. That said, when it does delve into these darker themes it does an incredibly good job at it. Each character was properly explored and easy to understand, providing great insight into some of the thoughts and mentalities of people affected by these issues. When stalking is brought up it is able to give reasons for the stalker’s actions without ever justifying the act of stalking itself. The anime never gives off the impression of being dark for the sake of holding the viewer’s attention, rather it just simply addresses problems that you can find in the real world. You can almost feel the severity and impact of these through the screen, with some characters feeling all too real at times.

At first the characters might not seem all that complex, but this changes with each passing episode. Numerous well-paced backstories are placed to help better understand the characters, and by the end it really feels like everyone in the show serves a purpose rather than just existing for the sake of it. Character development is great, and a lot of it is shown through acting and performances which was really impressive. Every character has their own goal with their own reasons for seeking it, and you can see them strive for it through their actions. Characteristics of each girl are also reflected in their performances, and emotional moments are blended in with this brilliantly. Breakthroughs in characters become so much more meaningful when there are passionate voice lines during a play going along with it. Rather than having the theatre school as nothing more than a simple setting it becomes a part of the characters’ growth, adding depth and symbolism to the overall story.

Visuals remained solid throughout the anime, and multiple directing techniques were used to enhance certain scenes. Good camera shots made scenes easy to follow and flow well, and there were some neat uses of subtle lighting at various points, particularly whenever something would take place on stage. Of course, the visuals aren’t breathtaking, but good directing and scene composition makes them stand out despite this. A good soundtrack is used well when it needs to be, and when paired with strong voice acting the entire anime suddenly becomes more impactful. The opening and ending are both great and have managed to stick with me after finishing each episode.

Never before have I been so interested in watching a play about Romeo and Juliet. I found myself wanting to see more of each character perform, and the anime really delivers on this in the last few episodes. There is visible development with each passing episode and it’s an absolute joy to watch.

Solid 9/10, time to go watch the Rose of Versailles

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