Kagekidan

  • Elisabeth
    Based on the hugely popular musical of the same name, Elisabeth details the life of the Austrian Empress in the 19th century. At a very young age, she marries the Emperor Franz Joseph and is whisked away to the opulence of the Viennese court. The stagnant court functions stifle her while she struggles with her own quest for personal freedom. She is tormented by her own psychological decay and a fading Austrian monarchy. And throughout her life she is strongly drawn to a mysterious figure...Death.
    Updated: 2021-08-25
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  • Tenshi no Hohoemi, Akuma no Namida
    Three manga adaptations of Takarazuka Review productions:
    - Turandot: Loosely based on Puccini’s opera of the same name. After Prince Calaf’s homeland is destroyed by war, he flees and lives the life of a vagabond. After hearing rumors that his long lost father has been spotted in Peking, Calaf makes his way there.
    - Angel’s Smile, Devil’s Tears: Loosely based on Goethe’s Faust. The fallen angel Mephistophles resents humans, believing them to be unworthy of God’s love. Determined to prove himself right, Mephistopheles sets out to corrupt humans and drag their souls to hell, starting with Dr. Faust.
    - Valencian Passion: After Napoleon’s invasion of Spain, the people rise in revolt against French rule.
    (Source: Shoujo Manga Maniac)
    Updated: 2020-12-26
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