senka

senka (専科): literally, "special course"

"Senka", "Special Course" and "Superior Members" are all terms that may be used interchangeably on this site. Senka is the sixth troupe of Takarazuka, considered special because it consists primarily of Takarasiennes who are over 40 and do not wish to retire yet. The current leader of Senka is Todoroki Yuu, and the oldest member of the revue is Kasugano Yachiyo, who joined in 1929 and is still active.

Through the years, there have been several classifications for Senka members, depending upon their specialties.

Engeki (演劇) - Theater
Buyou (舞踊) - Japanese Dance (may also mean any type of dance, in certain Takarazuka time periods)
Dansu (ダンス) - Dance
Seigaku (声楽) - Vocal
Eiga (映画) - Film

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Current Senka Members

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