Wakaki Hi no Uta wa Wasureji / Jump Orient! (Star 1994)

I Won't Forget the Young Day's Song / Jump Orient!

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English Title: I Won't Forget the Young Day's Song / Jump Orient!
Japanese Title: 若き日の唄は忘れじ / ジャンプ・オリエント！
Romanized Title: Wakaki Hi no Uta wa Wasureji / Janpu Oriento!

Troupe: Star
Year: 1994
Performances: Takarazuka Grand Theater, 2/11 - 3/21; Tokyo Takarazuka Theater, 6/3 - 6/29
Shinjin Kouen Performances: Takarazuka Grand Theater, 3/1; Tokyo Takarazuka Theater, 6/14

I Won't Forget the Young Day's Song:

Based On: Fujisawa Shuuhei's "Semishigure (A Chorus of Cicadas)"
Author/Director: Oozeki Hiromasa
Composer: Nakamoto Kiyozumi
Choreographer: Hanayagi Juraku,
Arranger/Conductor (Takarazuka): Odakane Bonpei
Conductor (Tokyo): Izawa Ichirou
Shinjin Kouen Director: Oozeki Hiromasa

Jump Orient!:

Author/Director: Murakami Nobuo
Composer: Yoshizaki Kenji, Takahashi Kuni, Kai Masato, Nishimura Kouji
Choreographer: Kita Hiroshi, Hayama Kiyomi, Ieki Hiroshi, Maeda Kiyomi
Conductor (Takarazuka): Okada Yoshiki
Conductor (Tokyo): Kiyokawa Tomomi

Available on DVD: No

Cast

Some roles were changed because of members participating in the London Performance, and also due to Shima Yuuka's retirement.

Role	Cast (Takarazuka)	Shinko Cast (Takarazuka)	Cast (Tokyo)	Shinko Cast (Tokyo)

Maki Bunshirou (a young samurai, dishonored by his father's failed rebellion attempt)	Shion Yuu	Kozuki Wataru	Shion Yuu	Kanda Tomo
Fuku (Bunshiro's former love, later the concubine of the lord of the fief)	Shiraki Ayaka	Hoshina Yuri	Shiraki Ayaka	Marisa Hitomi
Owada Ippei (Bunshirou's close friend)	Asaji Saki	Kanda Tomo	Asaji Saki	Asamiya Mayu
Shimasaki Yonosuke (Bunshirou's close friend)	Minoru Kou	Takao Rio	Minoru Kou	Akira Kazuki
Rui (Bunshirou's older sister)	Shima Yuuka	Marisa Hitomi	Mari Yuzumi	Ryou Akino
Ishiguri Yazaemon (master of Ishiguri dojo)	Kishi Kaori	Jun Atsuki	Kishi Kaoriã€€	Jun Atsuki
Toyo (Bunshirou's foster mother, actually his aunt)	Jou Hiroe	Maiji Haruka	Jou Hiroe	Maiji Haruka
Kaji Oribe-no-Kami (uncle of the lord, younger brother and chief retainer of the former lord)	Itsuki Chihiro	Asamiya Mayu	Itsuki Chihiro	Asazora Riho
Maki Sukezaemon (Bunshirou's father)	Natsumi You	Manami Shiho	Natsumi You	Manami Shiho
Koyanagi Jinbei (Fuku's father)	Marimura Nao	Asamine Hikari	Marimura Nao	Asamine Hikari
Chief Retainer Satomura	Senju Hikaru	Oohiro Ayumu	Chiaki Shin	Oohiro Ayumu
Tsune (nurse)	Agi Katsura	Suzuna Saya	Mimi Anri	Suzuna Saya
Takebe Haruki (Rui's husband)	Ema Naoki	Kyougoku Ayano	Ema Naoki	Kyougoku Ayano
Toujirou (village official)	Chiaki Shin	Ayato Rena	Kyougoku Ayano	Ayato Rena
Hagi	Hagoromo Ran	Ryou Akino	Hagoromo Ran	Akisono Mio
Yamane Seijirou (a young man antagonistic to Bunshirou)	Maori Yuki	Kujou Akira	Emao Yuu	Oonatsu Shizuki
Mitsu (Fuku's younger sister)	Marisa Hitomi	Shiratori Yurie	Marisa Hitomi	Shiratori Yurie
Isogai Kazue (warrior accompanying Fuku)	Emao Yuu	Hibiya Megumi	Kanda Tomo	Hibiya Megumi
Festival Man A	Emao Yuu	Oonatsu Shizuki	Kanda Tomo	Oohiro Ayumu
Kitamura (warrior accompanying Fuku)	Kanda Tomo	Tsukasa Yuuki	Oohiro Ayumu	Narumi Jun
The Lord	Kinami Chie	Ayato Rena	Kinami Chie	Ayato Rena
Lady's Maid	Matsubara Midori		Sagikusa Kaoru	Machi Arisa
Koyanagi's Lady	Izumo Aya	Mimi Anri	Agi Katsura	Mimi Anri
Setsu (Bunshirou's wife)	Mari Yuzumi	Misono Erika	Ryou Akino	Misono Erika
Fune (the lord's concubine)	Tomo Maika	Shinobu Murasaki	Matsubara Midori	Shinobu Murasaki
Yosaku / Inukai Hyouma (a swordsman)	Manaka Hikaru	Akira Kazuki	Manaka Hikaru	Natsukaze Rio
Yada Sakunojou (warrior, best pupil in Ishiguri Dojo)	Nishiki Ai	Asamiya Mayu	Nishiki Ai	Tsukasa Yuuki
Satake Kinjuurou (assistant instructor at the dojo)	Asao Ritsuki	Oonatsu Shizuki	Asao Ritsuki	Kimi Tomoka
Mio	Nijou Yuzuru	Asukai Mari	Asukai Mari	Asukai Mari
Katagiri	Ayato Rena	Ayato Rena	Ayato Rena	Hodaka Yuu
Akazawa	Oonatsu Shizuki	Oonatsu Shizuki	Hibiya Megumi	Kimi Tomoka

Other Cast: Miyabi Kei, Nozomi Kei, Chitose Manabu, Sagikusa Kaoru, Shouno Saki, Nijou Yuzuru, Kanou Chiho, Machi Arisa, Hara Miteki, Kahou Yurika, Tsuzushiro Ai, Kei Natsuki, Hazumi Rui, Shiran Masumi, Miyasu Ari, Kaihou Tamaki, Hanasaki Rika, Tatsu Tsukasa, Kazaki Maya, Ayase Saki, Mizuhara Madoka, Riri Seira, Azusa Marin, Miki Chigusa, Ayasaki Narumi, Aimi Rise

Other Cast (Takarazuka only): Takayagi Midori, Nozomi Kei

80th Class Group B (Tokyo only): Narumi Jun, Anri Michiru, Kuji Akari, Momoka Sari, Asazumi Kei, Tamaki Kaho, Haruka Ikki, Asama Moyu, Hayase Ayu, Sugata Kou, Hishou Yuu, Yuuki Mayu, Natsuho Akira

Summary

WARNING!! MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS!!

I Won't Forget the Young Day's Song

At 16, the young samurai Maki Bunshirou is in love with Fuku, a daughter of another good family. He spends his year working in the court as a page, and also training in sword-work in the dojo. Then one day his father is caught up in a failed rebellion against the lord and disgraced. After his father commits ritual suicide to atone, Bunshirou's life becomes much darker as his family lives in shame. He is separated from Fuku, who is sent to the capital, Edo. Slowly, Bunshirou begins to regain an honorable position. Then he begins to hear rumors that Fuku has become a concubine of a lord in Edo...

(From the program)
Bunshiro is 16 years old. In the mornings he studies at a private school and every afternoon he practices his swordmanship at a fencing hall. Academically he is an average student but Bunshiro is a superb swordsman even though he is still very young. Sukezaemon, Bunshiro`s father, is actually his uncle. Sukezaemon had no children of his own so he adopted his nephew.

Bunshiro`s good friends, two sisters Fuku and Mitsu, live next door. Bunshiro treats the girls like they were his own sisters. Mitsu is still a child but Fuku who is 14 years old has fallen in love with Bunshiro. Bunshiro`s other friends, two boys Ippei and Yonosuke, know that BUnshiro feels the same way about Fuku.

Ippei is just an average student, academically and in fencing. His father passed away when he was very young. Ippei has taken over his father`s job in the castle and has assumed the role of head of his family. Ippei is well on the way to becoming a fine man.

Yonosuke has too slight a build for fencing but he is the top scholar in his class. he has decided to further his education in Edo.

Each of the three friends in doing his best in his own way. The friends cheer each other up and they are enjoying their youth together.

One day a strange thing happens. A group of men wielding spears runs through the town.

Takebe, the husband of Bunshiro`s older sister Rui, brings shocking news to Bunshiro`s family. Sukezaemon and some other have been accused of plotting against the government and arrested. The next day the prisoners are ordered to commit suicide in the ritual fashion> The families are given no explanation but one person from each family is allowed on visit. When Bunshiro meets his father Sukezaemon declares "I didn`t do anything to be ashamed of. I acted for the cause of righteousness. Never be ashamed of me, my son." Later Bunshiro regrets that he didn`t tell his father of his deep respect.

On the day of the suicide, harakiri, Bunshiro goes alone to bring his father`s body home. As he lifts his father`s body onto the car in the hot summer afternoon sun the coldness of people`s stares makes hi realized that he has been branded the song of a traitor. Fuku arrives and starts to pull the cart but Bunshiro tries to stop her. Everyone will think that Fuku`s family was in on the plot too. Fuku remembers only Sukezaemon`s kindess to her family. Fuku and Bunshiro pull the card home.

Two years later, Bunshiro still holds his samurai rank but his government salary has been cut. Bunshiro and mother Toyo, now live in poverty in a very run down house but Bunshiro has not given up daily fencing practice. One day Fuku visits but Bunshiro is at the fencing hall. Fuku tells Toyo that she wants to say goodbye because she is going to serve in the castle at Edo. Ippei sees her as she leaves the house. He realizes at ounce that she had come to see Bunshiro but it is too late.

In the castle the feudal lord finds Fuku attractive and she comes one of his minor wives.

Bunshiro`s fencing teacher admires the lad`s skill with the sword and respects him as a man as well. he teaches Bunshiro how to use "Murasame" a great sword. The teacher is an old man so he asks Kaji, a master swordman to instuct Bunshiro. it is the first time the teacher has invited a young student to learn the mysteries of the "Murasame".

Kaji holds an important position. He tells Bunshiro that he knows why Sukezaemon had to die. he also says that soon Bunshiro`s salary and his father`s rank will be restored. But because of a certain reason for all of this, Kaji advises Bunshiro not to be too happy about this news.

Some time later just as Kaji said Bunshiro is appointed to a position at the local castle. Prosperous again, he is able to marry.

Fuku returns to her hometown from Edo. Everyone is told that another minor wide of the feudal lord, Fune, was so jealous of Fuku that she had somehow forced her out of the castle at Edo. But in fact, the feudal lord himself arranged for Fuku to return home. she is going to have the feudal lord`s baby and the feudal lord is concerned for their safety. Fune is also the mother of a child of the feudal lord. The rivalry in the catle over which of the lord`s children will become the next lord is intense and vicious. In fact, Bunshiro`s father was involved in a plot to make Fune`s son the next lord in place of the feudal lord`s official wife`s son. At that time, Satomura, a powerful courtier, forced the feudal lord`s official wife out of the castle.

Satomura is still supporting Fune and her child. He plans to kill Fuku and her son. Satomura discovers that Fuku has returned to her hometown to give birth. Satomura decides to use Fuku`s old friend Bunshiro as a lure but Bunshiro finds out what the courtier is up to. Bunshiro and Ippei rush to protect Fuku. When the attackers break into the house Ippei holds them off while Bunshiro leads Fuku and the baby to safety.

The feudal lord is enraged and punishes Satomura. Peace returns to the castle.

One year later Bunshiro receives a letter from Fuku. She tells him that the feudal lord has passed away. She has decided to become a nun but she she would like to see him. She is waiting near by. Bunshiro rushes off to meet Fuku. Even though Bunshiro and Fuku have lived very different lives they enjoy talking about when they were young together. They now realize they were in love with each other. it is too late to regret that they didn`t marry. It is enough for them to find happiness in their memories.

Jump Orient!

Scene 1 - Prologue A (The Light of Babylonia)

A huge Babylonian palace sparkles in the glow of thousands of lights. The God of Babylonia brins the palace to life with the divine magi of song and dance.

The Sun King: Shion Yuu

Scene 2 - Prologue B (Jump Orient!)

The Sun King: Shion Yuu
Babylonia Man S: Asaji Saki
Babylonia Women S: Shima Yuuka, Shiraki Ayaka
Babylonia Men A: Minoru Kou, Maori Yuki
Babylonia Men (Singers): Emao Yuu, Kanda Tomo
Babylonia Men: Natsumi You, Senju Hikaru, Ema Naoki, Kinami Chie, Chiaki Shin, Manaka Hikaru, Miyabi Kei, Nishiki Ai, Nozomi Kei, Asao Ritsuki, Chitose Manabu, Ayaka Yuu, Kozuki Wataru, Kujou Akira
Babylonia Women: Agi Katsura, Matsubara Midori, Izumo Aya, Hagoromo Ran, Mari Yuzumi, Tomo Maika, Sagikusa Kaoru, Takayagi Midori, Shouno Saki, Nijou Yuzuru, Kanou Chiho, Maiji Haruka, Mimi Anri, Machi Arisa, Marisa Hitomi, Hoshina Yuri
Babylonia Chorus: Misono Erika, Suzuna Saya, Ryou Akino, Shiratori Yurie

Scene 3 - Prologue C (Jump Orient!)

The Sun King: Shion Yuu
Babylonia Women S: Shima Yuuka, Shiraki Ayaka
Babylonia Men A: Minoru Kou, Maori Yuki
Babylonia Men (Singers): Emao Yuu, Kanda Tomo
Babylonia Men: Natsumi You, Senju Hikaru, Ema Naoki, Kinami Chie, Chiaki Shin, Manaka Hikaru, Miyabi Kei, Nishiki Ai, Nozomi Kei, Asao Ritsuki, Chitose Manabu, Ayaka Yuu, Kozuki Wataru, Kujou Akira
Babylonia Women: Agi Katsura, Matsubara Midori, Izumo Aya, Hagoromo Ran, Mari Yuzumi, Tomo Maika, Sagikusa Kaoru, Takayagi Midori, Shouno Saki, Nijou Yuzuru, Kanou Chiho, Maiji Haruka, Mimi Anri, Machi Arisa, Marisa Hitomi, Hoshina Yuri
Babylonia Chorus: Misono Erika, Suzuna Saya, Ryou Akino, Shiratori Yurie

Scene 4 - Aladdin Enters

A new wealthy Aladdin sings as he flies on his magic carpet. From out of a huge lamp comes thieves and beautiful girls to dance with Aladdin.

Aladdin: Asaji Saki
Hassan: Itsuki Chihiro
Mossan: Marimura Nao
Arabian Girls: Shinobu Murasaki, Asukai Mari, Tachibana Hitomi, Mibae Yuuri
Shadow Chorus: Akisono Mio, Tatsu Tsukasa, Kazaki Maya, Ayase Saki, Mizuhara Madoka, Riri Seira, Azusa Marin, Miki Chigusa, Ayasaki Narumi, Aimi Rise

Scene 5 - Oriental Magic A (The Magic Lamp)

Aladdin: Asaji Saki
The Beauty in the Lamp A: Shima Yuuka (Ema Naoki in Tokyo)
The Prince: Minoru Kou
Hassan: Itsuki Chihiro
Mossan: Marimura Nao
The Beauties in the Lamp: Ema Naoki, Kinami Chie (Hagoromo Ran and Mari Yuzumi in Tokyo)
Kids: Senju Haruki, Maori Yuki, Nozomi Kei, Kozuki Wataru (Kinami Chie, Miyabi Kei, Emao Yuu, Asao Ritsuki in Tokyo)
Genie of the Lamp (Singers): Izumo Aya, Maiji Haruka, Mimi Anri
Genie of the Lamp: Hagoromo Ran, Mari Yuzumi, Tomo Maika, Takayagi Midori, Nijou Yuzuru, Hoshina Yuri
Men of the Lamp: Miyabi Kei, Asao Ritsuki, Ayaka Yuu, Kujou Akira, Takao Rio, Asamiya Mayu

Scene 6 - Oriental Magic B (Colossal UFO)

Same as scene 5.

Scene 7 - Oriental Illusion A (Desert)

An adventurer on the Silk Road is suddenly engulfed by a sandstorm. The adventurer is tempted by a princess to perform a sexy dance with some stunningly beautiful girls.

Scene 8 - Oriental Illusion B (The Old Fortress Dun Huang)

Scene 9 - Oriental Illusion C (The Restored Palace of Dun Huang)