➢ Kashuu and Hizamaru comparing dance moves for the song ‘Jounetsu no Symphonia’ 

[Touken Ranbu Musical Request Post Poll]

Hello everyone, I hope everyone has been doing well these days despite the current situation. Since my country extended our “lockdown” or Circuit Breaker (as they call it) till 1 June, I’ll like to take this opportunity to share one more file in addition to Higekiri & Hizamaru Souki Shutsujin which I am currently sharing right now with you in hopes that it’ll brighten up your day during this tough period.

Please drop me a PM/message or even just by commenting on this post on which files you would like to see the most. The votes will close on 9 May and the file with the most votes will be up from 11 May till 1 June.

The choices for the links would be:

1. Kashuu Kiyomitsu Tanki Shutsujin Asia Tour

2. Touken Ranbu Special Disc (Compilation of their music performances)

3. Touken Ranbu Music Collection (Atsukashiyama Ibun Reprise/ Mihotose Reprise/ Souki/ Kashuu Tanki )

*Please state which music files you would like to download the most in the event you are voting for the music links. I will not be sharing all four files.* 

Should you like to/want to support your favorite artist, please refer to: Pam’s Tumblr // Sato Ryuji’s Fan Page on how to do so. 

Until then, please stay safe and stay home.

Last month’s production of Higekiri Hizamaru Sōki Shutsujin 2019: Soga represented a sudden shift in the Toumyu franchise. Up to this point, fans have gotten used to expecting a full scale production in addition to a year-end Ranbusai and perhaps the odd Kashuu Kiyomitsu solo or re-run. Soga completely broke the mold and set Toumyu on a path that fans should be very excited about.

Soga was the perfect vehicle to properly showcase the talents of Miura Hiroki and Takano Akira. What better way to re-tell a venerated story of brothers and their struggle to avenge their dead father than with the Genji bros? The skills of this dynamic duo are undeniable and it was a real treat for Genji fans to witness a spotlight show highlighting their dancing backgrounds and their vast improvement in acting and voice.

What made this installment even more unique was that the franchise collaborated with Hanagumi Shibai, a troupe known for celebrating and furthering the neo-Kabuki genre. The founder and head of Hanagumi, Kano Yukikazu, also featured in Soga, seamlessly switching between the role of both the mother and also the narrator. It was truly captivating watching this Kabuki master in action, nearly stealing the show from its young leads.

The marriage between the traditional art form of Kabuki and Toumyu really was a stroke of genius and a clear sign that Toumyu isn’t content to rest with its tried and true formula, but it is evolving. Producer Kayano Isamu has been warning fans about this, telling us to expect a different show with Kishou Hongi. Toumyu has even changed the format of their year-end party. It’s not Shinken Ranbu Sai anymore, but Uta Awase Ranbu Kyouran now, and it will be heavier on the storytelling front.

Changes have definitely been made and if productions like Soga is a result of them, fans will have much to look forward to.

*DMM just released the archive stream of SOGA! Do check it out if you can!

lookit this green dork stucking himself onto other person

Touken Danshi during Da Pump’s “U.S.A.” || Kouhaku 2018-2019

(SOURCE)

@ryuji_japan

Please find the full video at Sato Ryuji’s Instagram: HERE

Caption: Aha experience

Translation:

Torigoe Yuki and Imari Yu also linked to his post and Tweeted about Ryuji’s Instagram update.

Torigoe Yuki @Torippiyo2

Imari Yu @imari_yu