A History of the Takarazuka Revue since 1914 : Modernity, Girls' Culture, Japan Pop

Illustrated throughout, and supported by an extensive bibliography, this book is divided into five chapters: The Formative Years of Takarazuka; The Mechanisms of Takarazuka; The Stage Art of Takarazuka 'Fantasy Adventure'; The Taish 'Modern'; in the Female Domain of Shijo Bunka; and, Takarazuka in the Modern Heritage of Girls' Culture and Beyond.