Well I was not expecting that at all.

It's probably a common thing in this kind of play but I did not expect her to play a guy :/ Hum not sure how I feel about it. I mean why don't they cast guys as guys and girls as girls?

I have to admit I was hoping she may play a cute character with a nice outfit =P So now playing a guy is far from what I had imagined lol!

Anyway... My biggest problem with that is that when this whole project started she probably didn't expect to play a guy and she is maybe disappointed now... Which would be sad Of course maybe she knows that since the start and is happy about it? Hard to say. Maybe the main female characters were already taken and that was the only way for her to play in it?

But anyway yeah... So be it! I just wish and hope that she is happy and that this play is gonna be very fun for her! It's great that she will do something else for once and not related to SCANDAL!

GO HARU!

PS : Have to admit for a second I also thought (or feared!) she cut her beautiful hair^^ But then quickly realized that it would be stupid just for a play, they can use a wig and it looks completely real anyway!

There's a point that music lovers might be very interested in. Vocalist HARUNA of the popular girl band SCANDAL is cast as Emil von Selle, a student of the Galactic Empire school. Expanding her range of activities as an artist, it's worth noting that for HARUNA, who is interested in plays and acting, her first role is that of playing a boy. The live stage for SCANDAL, a band that continues to stir up quite a large movement in the Japan rock scene, is different than one of a theater stage, and she takes an active part in this play as an actress.

Swinging his arms and marching within the Galactic Empire Army, Emil von Selle, played by SCANDAL・HARUNA, appears on stage. This scene is her character's first appearance. Emil, who is a student, calls out to Reinhard. With a passionate look, Emil speaks to Reinhard: 「Your Excellency! Please win this. And......please obtain the galaxy!」 However, Reinhard doesn't respond to Emil's passion and murmurs, 「You remind me of my late close friend...... They said the same thing as you did」.

Reinhard is a genius of war; asking him to take charge is the best thing to do. Reinhard keeps being told that, and he's lost a number of important things in the war so far. But, for his reputation, the great leader Reinhard von Lohengramm must mask his sorrow. In order to move forward, he must don his cloak as a daring and resolute soldier. You can catch a glimpse of the commander's true feelings, pain, and trembling heart in this one-act. Emil fulfills the role of being a key person who softens Reinhard's heart. HARUNA valiantly challenged that difficult role and made it her own.

A play with Hiroyuki Takami as Paul von Oberstein, Akinori Nakagawa as Olivier Poplan, and Makiya Yamaguchi as Walter von Schenkopp, who are experienced stage actors, could be quite nerve-wracking. However, HARUNA showed us such flourish that she almost pushes that aside. Although her activities as SCANDAL's vocalist is a different area, a star is a star anywhere. A subordinate who is considerate of senior officers at times, and other times having hot emotions and drawing near to people; a future soldier who is sincere and honest. It made ​​me fully enjoy the character, and being able to see HARUNA perform like this is a valuable experience.

It's not just a play; it also contains highlights like acrobatic breakdancing, ballet, and singing. Specialists of the trade are present, and you can enjoy entertainment other than the play; you really get your money's worth. Among those, Olivier Poplan (Akinori Nakagawa) sings a lamenting song at the end of the story, coupled with Olivier's luck-pusher position, that touches those who hear it. For the finale, a chorus is sung by the entire cast. HARUNA also has a solo part. A generous applause endlessly echoes during the curtain call.