English Title: Ouranki / Dream Chaser
Japanese Title: Ouranki / Dream Chaser
Romanized Title: 桜嵐記 / Dream Chaser

Troupe: Moon
Year: 2021
Performances: Takarazuka Grand Theater, 05/15 - 06/21; Tokyo Takarazuka Theater, 07/10 - 08/15
Shinjin Kouen Performances: Takarazuka Grand Theater, 06/08; Tokyo Takarazuka Theater, 07/22

Ouranki:

Based On: life of Kusunoki Masatsura in the "Taiheiki" and "Yoshino Gleanings"
Author/Director: Ueda Kumiko
Composer: Aoki Tomoko, Takahashi Megumi
Choreographer: Wakao Risa, Masaki Rino
Conductor (Takarazuka): Sasada Aiichirou
Conductor (Tokyo):
Shinjin Kouen Director: Kumakura Asuka

Dream Chaser:

Author/Director: Nakamura Satoru
Composer: Teshima Kyouko, Aoki Tomoko, Tada Risa
Choreographer: Hayama Kiyomi, Miori Yumino, Wakao Risa, Hirasawa Satoshi, ANJU, Momoka Sari
Conductor (Takarazuka): Sasada Aiichirou
Conductor (Tokyo):

Available on Blu-Ray: Yes (release date 08/05/21)
Available on DVD: Yes (release date 08/05/21)
DVD Scene/Music Cuts: No

Role	Cast	Shinko Cast
Kusonoki Masatsura, military leader of the Southern Court	Tamaki Ryou	Reika Haru
Ben no Naishi	Misono Sakura	Kiyora Haryuu
Kusonoki Masanori, Masatsura's brother	Tsukishiro Kanato	Ayaoto Sena
Emperor Go-Daigo, 96th Japanese emperor	Itsuki Chihiro (Senka)	Mahiro Ren
Kusunoki Masanori (in old age)	Kouzuki Ruu	Kazama Yuno
Ben no Naishi (in old age)	Kagetsu Miyako	Amashi Juri
Kō no Moronao, samurai and supporter of the Shogunate	Shimon Yuriya	Ran Naoki
Chuushi	Shirayuki Sachika	Yui Karen
Shijou Takasuke, Southern Court noble	Shirayuki Sachika	Hisumi Rin
Jinbei	Chinami Karan	Hiiragi Ayato
Kusonoki Masatoki, Masatsura's brother	Houzuki An	Issei Kei
Kusunoki Hisako, Masatsura's mother	Kousaki Ran	Natsukaze Kiki
Kusunoki Masashige, Masatsura's father	Kizuki Yuuma	Ookusu Tera
Ano Renshi, Emperor Go-Daigo's spouse	Kaede Yuki	Momoka Yuki
Meishi	Harune Aki	Ranze Keito
Nijō Moromoto, Southern Court noble	Harune Aki	Hanatoki Maika
Oota Sukenori	Harumi Yuu	Sorashiro Yuu
Kitabatake Akiie, Southern Court noble and general	Yumena Rune	Tsukino Daia
Shoshi	Sakurana Ai	Amana Ruria
Ippeita, Kusunoki vassal	Hayaki Yuuto	Mariya Sonata
Kō no Moroyasu, Moronao's brother and general for the Shogun's forces	Ren Tsukasa	Maki Teruto
Yuri	Umino Mitsuki	Haon Mika
Kitabatake Chikafusa, Southern Court noble and imperial advisor	Kashiro Aoi	Nanashiro Miyabi
Hino Toshimoto, Southern Court noble	Asagiri Makoto	Koumi Natsuho
Touin Saneyo, Southern Court noble	Himesaki Mirei	Amano Kaguya
Emperor Go-Murakami, 97th Japanese emperor	Akatsuki Chisei	Ayaji Yurika
Southern Court Lady	Urara Senri	Manoa Mio
Nijou Norimoto, Southern Court noble, Moromoto's son	Kiyoka Ran	Yoshino Yurika
Ninosuke, Kusunoki vassal	Souma Seren	Sou Yuuki
Oota Momosuke	Hanabusa Kaoto	Haruki Reo
Yoshizo, Kusunoki vassal	Asahi Tsubasa	Natsunagi Seia
Ishinosuke, Kusunoki vassal	Ran Naoki	Ichihane Meru
Ashikaga Takauji, supporter of the Southern Court, eventual founder and first shōgun of the Ashikaga Shogunate	Kazama Yuno	Ruou Ria
Southern Court Lady	Momoka Yuki	-
Southern Court Lady / Retainer's Child	Natsukaze Kiki	-
Kingo, Kusunoki vassal	Sorashiro Yuu	Mizushiro Aoi
Southern Court Noble / Retainer's Child	Hisumi Rin	-
Empress Kenshi	Amashi Juri	Shirakawa Riri
Hyouroku, Kusunoki vassal	Ayaoto Sena	Suzumiya Ranna
Gonshichi, Kusunoki vassal	Reika Haru	Kazuma Asano
Aeba Ujinao, follower of Ashikaga Takauji, Flower Corps (Hanaikki) commander	Yui Karen	Nanano Ari
Southern Court Lady	Yoshino Yurika	-
Southern Court Noble	Hanatoki Maika	-
Peasant Woman	Hanatoki Maika	Shizune Hotaru
Kihachi, Kusunoki vassal	Koumi Natsuho	Mio Ayuto
Southern Court Lady	Amana Ruria	-
Peasant Woman	Amana Ruria	Ichino Rin
Shukushi	Ranze Keito	Uta Chizuru
Flower Corps (Hanaikki)	Ranze Keito	Maya Yutaka
Flower Corps (Hanaikki)	Nanano Ari	Kanaha Mio
Kyuubei, Kusunoki vassal	Hiiragi Ayato	Oose Ibuki
Seijuurou, Kusunoki vassal	Issei Kei	Ayano Yuzu
Juuichirou, Kusunoki vassal	Ookusu Tera	-
Southern Court Lady	Maya Yutaka	-
Kusunoki Masatsura (as a boy)	Shirakawa Riri	Saaya Ichigo
Juuniemon, Kusunoki vassal	Ayaji Yurika	-
Flower Corps (Hanaikki)	Haon Mika	Ranka Miri
Southern Court Lady	Manoa Mio	-
Ben no Naishi (as a girl)	Kiyora Haryuu	Miumi Sora
Kusunoki Masatoki (as a boy)	Uta Chizuru	Asaka Yurara
Kusunoki Masanori (as a boy)	Ichino Rin	Hanahime Manon
Southern Court Ladies (shinko, voice only)	-	Shizune Hotaru, Ichino Rin
Sarugaku actors (shinko only)	-	Maya Yutaka, Kanaha Mio, Ranka Miri

WARNING!! MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS!!

(Summary from official site.)



The story unfolds in the turbulent period in the history of Japan, where two imperial courts exist: the Northern Court set up in Kyoto by the military commander Ashikaga Takauji; and the Southern Court established in Yoshino by Emperor Go-Daigo after he fled from Kyoto. Kusunoki Masatsura, a warlord of the Southern Court, knows the court is approaching its downfall while spending his days fighting against the Northern Court along with his younger brothers: Masatoki and Masanori.

It all started back in the last days of the previous period ruled by the Kamakura shogunate. Kusunoki Masashige, the father of Masatsura, responded to Emperor Go-Daigo's call for raising an army; Masashige played an important role in the success of overthrowing the Kamakura shogunate to restore power to the emperor. However, samurai warriors from all over the country became increasingly disappointed with Emperor Go-Daigo's rule, and they rallied under the leadership of Ashikaga Takauji, a warlord from a branch family of the Minamoto clan. Eventually Takauji usurped control, drove Emperor Go-Daigo from Kyoto, and founded a new samurai government with himself at the head. Meanwhile, Emperor Go-Daigo, asserted the legitimacy of his imperial throne by claiming that Yoshino, where he had taken refuge, was the capital of Japan. It was the beginning of the battle over political power between two rival imperial factions: the Northern Court backed up by samurai families, which had seized Kyoto; and the Southern Court with court nobles, who had fled to Mt. Yoshino. The Northern Court had far superior military strength, and it was easy to predict the outcome of the battle. Emperor Go-Daigo died of illness shortly afterwards, while many supporters of the Southern Court gave up on the court. But Masashige kept fighting until the end of his life for the Southern Court, and his pursuit was carried out by his three sons: Masatsura, Masatoki, and Masanori.

Time has passed since then, it is now 1347. At the battle of Sumiyoshi-Abeno, Masatsura and his brothers are fighting well with a handful of soldiers against the large force led by Yamana and Hosokawa of the Northern Court. Masatsura goes out alone to scout the enemy's movement. On his way through a deserted mountain pass, Masatsura comes across a palanquin being attacked by minions of Ko no Moronao of the Northern Court. He fights off the attackers and rescues a lady-in-waiting of the Southern Court in the palanquin, whose court name is Ben no Naishi. The court lady is the daughter of Hino Toshimoto, who was executed for plotting to overthrow the Kamakura shogunate. Ben no Naishi yells at Masatsura for his action to save her, claiming she could imagine what the lecherous Moronao was up to by having his men abduct her, yet she deliberately intended to take him up on his scheme in order to kill him in his sleep. Seeing her strong hostility towards the samurai who killed her father, Masatsura made Ben no Naishi accompany his army to take her back to Yoshino. On the way back to Yoshino, Ben no Naishi is touched by Masatsura's rugged but noble character, and gradually becomes attracted to him.

Masatsura returns triumphantly with Ben no Naishi to the temporary palace deep in Mt. Yoshino, where he reports his army's victory to the Southern Court's nobles. Being aware of the significant difference in military strength between both sides, Masatsura urges them to make peace with the Northern Court. In contrast, the haughty court nobles are only interested in defeating the Northern Court to regain control of Kyoto. The compassionate Emperor Go-Murakami wants to avoid further sacrifices in his heart of hearts, but he chooses to keep fighting against the opposite court to fulfill the deceased Emperor Go-Daigo's last wish. The Southern Court's nobles insist that it is honorable for samurai to fight and die for the emperor. Masanori, who is the youngest of the Kusunoki brothers, takes his anger on Masatsura, demanding to know what they are fighting for. That is the question Masatsura is asking himself.

Emperor Go-Murakami suggests Masatsura take Ben no Naishi as his wife. However, precisely because of his love for her, Masatsura refuses, saying how he could promise a marriage when he would certainly die in battle.

The full-blown cherry blossom season arrives in Yoshino, while the decisive battle of Shijonawate is just around the corner. What is he fighting for? Amidst a storm of cherry blossoms, Masatsura follows the path he has chosen …

Based on glimpses of the military commander Kusunoki Masatsura found in the ancient writings of the "Taiheiki" and "Yoshino Gleanings."

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"Dream Chaser" is one who chases their dreams. A passionate theme of single-minded dream chasing, wrapped up in the dreams created by Tamaki Ryou of Moon Troupe.

• Final performance for top stars Tamaki Ryou & Misono Sakura.
• Also the final performance for Kousaki Ran, Kaede Yuki, Sakurana Ai, Hayaki Yuuto, Souma Seren, Natsukaze Kiki and Maya Yutaka.
• Shimon Yuriya and Kizuki Yuuma will transfer to Senka after this show.
• This Grand Theater performance marks the return of both a full cast to the stage and the shinjin kouen performances, since they were suspended due to COVID-19.
• Ichihane Meru was out due to poor health from June 14th to June 17th.

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