History: Ayaki Nao

Name: Ayaki Nao
Kanji: 彩輝 直 (now 彩輝 なお in her post-Takarazuka career)
Current Troupe: n/a
Role: Otokoyaku
Status: Retired Top Star (2004 - 2005)

Nickname: Saeko
Height: 170 cm
Birthday: January 7th, 1971
Blood Type: O
Hometown: Yokohama, Kanagawa-ken
Favorite Food: salmon roe, hamburg steak
Favorite Flower: sunflowers, roses
Favorite Colors: lavender, pink, black
Hobbies: going for a drive
Collections:
Special Talent:
Origin of Stage Name: her family thought of it
Favorite Role: all of them
Would Like to Try Playing:

Debut: 1990 (76th Class) The Rose of Versailles -Fersen-
Troupe History:
2003 - 2005 Moon Troupe
2000 - 2003 Senka
1996 - 2000 Star Troupe
1991 - 1996 Moon Troupe


2005: Elisabeth, Der Tod (Death)
2004: Tropical Night Talks (Bow Hall)
2004: The Glow of Sunset in Asuka / Takarazuka Splendor II, Soga no Kuratsukuri
2004: Javanese Dancer (National Tour), Adinan (top star debut)
2003-04: Seal of Roses, Mikhail
2003: Takarazuka Floral Diary / Senor Don Juan, Sergio
2002: The Prague Spring / Lucky Star!, Yoshihiro Inamura
2002: Butterfly Lovers / Southern Cross Revue in China (China), Messenger
2002: Revolt of a Gallant Poet / Southern Cross Revue II (Chunichi), Umewaka
2001: The Rose of Versailles 2001: Fersen and Marie Antoinette, Oscar, Andre
2001: Revolt of a Gallant Poet / Southern Cross Revue II (Tokyo), Umewaka
2001: Nostalgia Across the Sea / Millennium Challenger! (Chunichi), Akizuki Kuroudo
2000: Nostalgia Across the Sea / Millennium Challenger! (Tokyo), Akizuki Kuroudo
2000: Golden Pharaoh / Miracat, Ahames
2000: Profile of a Saint (Bow Hall), Luca (lead role)
1999-2000: My Love Lies Over the Mountains / Great Century, Burute, Chamuga
1999: My Love Lies Over the Mountains / Great Century (Hakataza), Chamuga
1999: Epiphany (Bow Hall), Otaka / Takagorou (lead role)
1999: West Side Story, Bernardo
1998: Angels at Dawn -The Sorrow of Bullets- (Bow Hall), Joshua Branton (lead role)
1998: Christmas Story (Drama City), Angel Toto
1998: Emperor / Hemingway Revue, Sabina
1998: Lure of the Icon (Bow Hall), Nikita / Pavlov
1997-98: Love at Dal Lake, Radshon
1997: Angels at Dawn, Joshua Branton
1997: The Spirit of the Samurai / Fascination II, Kanou Souzaburou
1997: Vanished With the Musashino Dew (Bow Hall), Tokugawa Iemochi
1996-97: Elisabeth, Gyula Andrássy
1996: Who is Bad? / Passion Blue, Bartholome
1996: The Visitor (Bow Hall), Tomikichi / Christian
1995: Me and My Girl
1995: Somewhere in Time (Bow Hall), Charles
1995: Hard-Boiled Egg / Exotica!
1995: Beautiful Tomorrow! (Bow Hall)
1994-95: Le Mistral (Drama City)
1994: Kasenshou / The Door to Here / Million Dreams (London Tour)
1994: The Afterglow of Eire / Takarazuka Ole!
1993-94: The 10 Cent Silver Coin of Dreams (Bow Hall), Jack
1993: Kasenshou / The Door to Here / Million Dreams
1993: Grand Hotel / Broadway Boys, Doorman
1993: Manhattan Story (Bow Hall)
1992: Puck / Memories of You, Helen (alternate)
1992: The Tall and Shining Sun Prince (Bow), Imperial Prince Toyohito / Take Masanori
1992: Cafe Carnival / Dreamy Fragrance
1991: Silver Wolf /Break the Border!
1991: As If There's a Storm in Your Eyes (Bow Hall), Ryou
1991: The Rose of Versailles: Oscar
1990: The Kawagiri Bridge / Love Potion
1990: Dusk-Colored Half Moon / Paradise Tropicana
1990: The Rose of Versailles: Fersen (Grand Theater)


1996-97: Elisabeth, Der Tod (Death) (lead role)
1996: Who is Bad?, Jay (lead role)
1995: Me and My Girl, Sir John
1995: Hard-Boiled Egg, Nelson
1994: Gone with the Wind, Charlie
1993: Million Dreams, Singing Gentleman, Dancing Gentleman A, Pygmalion (child), Singer
1993: Grand Hotel, Raffaela Ontonio
1992: Puck, Helen
1992: Cafe Carnival
1991: The Rose of Versailles: Oscar, Andre
1990: The Kawagiri Bridge
1990: Dusk-Colored Half Moon
1990: The Rose of Versailles: Fersen (Grand Theater)


2005: Takarazuka Revue Charity Concert
2004: TCA Special 2004 - Takarazuka 90
2003: Recuerdo (Dinner Show)
2003: TCA Special 2003 - Dear Grand Theater
2002: TCA Special 2002 - Love
2001: TCA Special 2001 - Takarazuka Dream Century
2001: Kitsch...? (Dinner Show)
2000: Adieu Takarazuka 1000days Theater
2000: Paris Festival 2000
1999: Revue Special '99
1999: '99 TCA Special - Hello! Wonderful Time
1998: '98 TCA Special - Takarasienne!
1997: '97 TCA Special - The Festival
1997: Paris Festival 1997
1996: Paris Festival 1996
1996: '96 TCA Special - Melodies and Memories
1995: '95 TCA Special - Magnifique Takarazuka
1995: Wakao Risa Dinner Show (Title Unknown)
1995: Beautiful Tomorrow!
1994: TMP Special - Dream Festival Takarazuka '94
1993: Gone with the Wind Eve of Festivities
1990: '90 TMP Music Festival - Sound In Big City


Concerts / Specials

2024: The Rose of Versailles 50th Anniversary (OG Performance)
2019: The Rose of Versailles 45th Anniversary (OG Performance)
2014: ONE HEART Musical Festival with Ayano Kanami, Takashiro Kei, Yamato Yuuga
2013: Dream, a Dream: Takarazuka WAY TO 100th ANNIVERSARY FINAL
2013: Dream ladies - Special Guest
2012: Elizabeth Special Gala Concert (2012)

Musical / Theatre

2014: Faust Odyssey
2014: Mahoroba
2014: SHOW-ism VII Pittoresque (with Kazahana Mai and Mihou Aya)
2013: Umezawa Tomio - Nakamura Tamao Tokubetsu Kouen-
2013: Annie
2010: 『DIAMOND☆DOGS』 - Blue & Red
2010: ANGRY HOUSEWIVES
2008: ACHE
2008: Sempo (Official Website)
2008: The Producers
2007: Onna Nezumi Kohako
2006: Hakujaden ~ White Lovers
2006: AKURO
2006: True Theory ~ Love And Bond ~
2006: LOVE LETTERS
2005: The Dream Family ~ With The Rhythm Of Samba ~
2005: The Producers

Movie / TV

2009: "Ai to Seishun no Takarazuka -Koi Yori Mo Inochi Yori Mo-" (TV drama) (Official Website)
2007: "0093 Joou Heika no Kusakari Masao" (Movie)

CM

2005: CASIO


Official Site & Fanclub
Official Blog: Glitter Angel
Official Talent Agency Site

• She has three younger sisters, one of whom is Ayana Oto.
• Member of the 1st Group of Sky Fairies.
• Played Der Tod in Elisabeth in both shinjin kouen and honkouen (as did Asumi Rio later). Her last lead role in both shinko and main stage.
• The first Takarazuka show she saw was Star Troupe's Flowers Strewn on the Western Sea / The Revue III.
• Wanted to join because of the Moon Troupe top star Amami Yuuki. Ayaki is the first top star since her retirement to be her junior.