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[edit] Favourite Myu actresses

My favourite Sailor Moon actress would be tied between Kuroki Marina and Kanbe Miyuki. Can't decide, but I loved Fumina Hara as Neo Queen Serenity.

But the BEST actresses are:

  • Takagi Nao, the longest running Sailor Uranus actress. Nao-san is amazing! She definetely has one of the best voices among all actresses in Myu.
  • Asami Yuuka, the longest running Sailor Neptune actress. Associated to Nao-san very oftren, Yuuka-san acts very much like Michiru, graceful and all that. She has a great voice, sounding somewhat close to Michiru (Masako Katsuki).

I tell you, those two depict Michiru and Haruka perfectly. They kissed once, in the Senshurakku curtain call of Kaguya Shima Densetsu Kaiteiban, and that musical had many small Haruka/Michiru scenes, example being in the song Welcome Hare Hare Hira Hare and right before Sailor Wars, during the fever scene (I won't spoil it for those fans out there).

Then there is Hikari-san, who played Loof Merrow and once did a duet (You're My Jewelry) with Nao-san, it ending up VERY funnily. Hikari-san also played Prince Dimande (Diamond) in the Black Lady musical, very convincing. Hikari is a really good singer among all Myu actresses.

[edit] Favourite Music from Myu

  • Chou Bi! Uranus to Neptune! - Seductive. Seriously.
  • Destined Couple - A great duet between Haruka and Michiru. Of course, Nao-san and Yuhka-san must sing it.
  • Harsh! Saint Cry! - One of the best songs in Myu, in my opinion.
  • Broken Mobius - I like the talisman version. It starts out slow, and moves into a great upbeat song. Really cool.
  • Watchin on the Sight and Makin for the right - 2 great outer theme.

[edit] Bios

[edit] Nao Takagi

Nao Takagi (高木ナオ Takagi Nao?), is a musical performer, born on July 10, 1976 in Aichi, Japan.

[edit] Career in Sera Myu

Nao Takagi was the second actress to play Haruka Tenoh/Sailor Uranus in the Sailor Moon musicals. Takagi was the longest running Uranus, and the eighth longest running Myu performer with 321 stages. She was also the oldest Uranus performer, leaving the musicals at the age of 26.

Takagi's first performance was in 1998, for the show Shin Densetsu Kourin, and her last show was Mugen Gakuen - Mistress Labyrinth in 2002. After graduating, Takagi returned as a guest during the Autumn Fan Appreciation Event of 2002 for the next musical, and there she handed down the Space Sword Talisman and performed two musical numbers, a duet (Destined Couple) with Yuhka Asami and Galaxia's image song, Galaxia Gorgeous. During her time in Myu, she leaded many of the Fan Appreciation Events and narrated various omakes. She was regarded as a sempai to many of the new cast.[1]

Takagi often referred to Marina Kuroki as hime (姫 Princess?),[2] and Asami as "Kappa". This is evident during the Mugen Gakuen Fan Kansha, in response to a question asked of her, Yuhka Asami said that she was not afraid of a battle as long as Sailor Uranus was there with her. Takagi replied that she (Takagi) was afraid of "Kappa," which was Asami's nickname at that time.[3] In the Ankoku no Princess Black Lady (Kaiteiban) Fan Kansha, the Outer Senshi sang "Tekichi wa Ginga TV Kyoku" with Sailor Jupiter and Sailor Mars. Takagi, who was narrating the entire Fan Kansha with Asami and Kuroki, commented that "Kappa" looked sexy when posing with Yuuko Hosaka. Snorting could be heard in response to that comment, along with Asami telling Nao to be quiet. In the same Fan Kansha, Takagi was paired with Nagisa Adaniya to sing "Gondola no Koibito-tachi." Nao could be heard apologizing to Yuhka, and while Nao was singing with Nagisa, Yuhka came out from a trapdoor bearing her signature pout which looks like a kappa.

In an interview with Hyper Hobby magazine, Takagi said that when she played Haruka, she tried to be masculine, but when she played Uranus, she tried to be more feminine. In the same interview, she also stated that she was indecisive and feminine compared to Yuuka Asami, and that she would not want to play Haruka if Yuhka was not Michiru. She also admits that she and Asami were well aware that they were always together.[4]

[edit] Musicals
  • Shin Densetsu Kourin
  • Kaguya Shima Densetsu
  • Kaguya Shima Densetsu (Kaiteiban) Natsuyasumi! Houseki Tankentai
  • Shin / Henshin - Super Senshi e no Michi - Last Dracul Jokyoku
  • Kessen / Transylvania No Mori - Shin Toujou! Chibi Moon wo Mamoru Senshi-tachi
  • Kessen / Transylvania no Mori (Kaiteiban) - Saikyou no Kataki Dark Cain no Nazo
  • Chou Wakusei Death Vulcan no Fuuin
  • Tanjou! Ankoku no Princess Black Lady
  • Tanjou! Ankoku no Princess Black Lady (Kaiteiban) - Wakusei Nemesis no Nazo
  • 10th Anniversary Festival - Ai no Sanctuary
  • Mugen Gakuen - Mistress Labyrinth

[edit] Other Musicals

Takagi played the role of Ninja Orange in one of the three Ninja Yell musicals, and was also one of the choreographers in that same musical. She and former Myu cast member Hikari Ono were part of the main cast of Ninja Yell. Another musical she took part in was BORDERLESS from 2003-2004.

[edit] Personal life

Takagi has a young son named Masa, and often posts pictures of him on her regularly updated blog. She has also kept in close contact with former co-star Yuhka Asami. The two have hosted joint fan events together.

[edit] Profile

  • Nicknames: Nao, Nao-chan, Nao-Ouko (Nao-Prince), Kaeru Otoko (Male Impersonator), Naa-tan
  • Date of Birth: 1976.07.10
  • Blood Type: AB
  • Birthplace: Aichi
  • Height: 170 cm (5'7")
  • Three Size: 84-63-88 (33"-25"-35")
  • Hobbies / Special Skill: Jazz Dance, Collecting Mens Perfume
  • Certifications: Drivers License, Health & Physical Education License
  • Favorite Sport: Basketball
  • Favorite Jewel: Ruby
  • Favorite Color: Blue, Orange
  • Least Favourite Food: Watermelon and Apple (allergic)
  • Motto: "Continuation becomes power", "LOVE AND PEACE"
  • Ambition: To master singing

[edit] Trivia

  • During the 2001 Transylvania no Mori (Kaiteiban) Fan Kansha, Nao was paired with Hikari Ono to sing "You're My Jewelry." When Hikari came out, she was dressed like Michiru, but Nao told her that she was a female villain and to stop fooling around. When Hikari remarked that she still looked like a female, Nao said that Hikari looked like a transvestite. After they finished the song, Nao kissed Hikari's hand, but Hikari threw the kiss away.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Sailor Moon Musicals, 2001 Transylvania no Mori kaiteiban omake, Eri Kanda: "Nao-chan is the only sempai now", Miyuki Kanbe:"Yes, Nao-chan was always there for us"
  2. ^ Sailor Moon Musical, 2002 Mugen Gakuen ~ Mistress Labyrinth omake, Nao Takagi: "Look at our princess's crying face, she's so cute"
  3. ^ Sailor Moon Musical, 2002 Mugen Gakuen Fan Kansha, Question Corner
  4. ^ >Hyper Hobby Interview. Retrieved on 2007-12-09. Nao: "Some of the scenes were created for the two of us"

[edit] External links

  • Nao's Official Fansite [www.naostyle.net]
  • Nao's Online Diary [www.naostyle.net/dairy]
  • Harsh Domain [www.destinedcouple.com/harshdomain.htm]
Preceded by
Sanae Kimura		 2nd Haruka Tenoh/Sailor Uranus in the Sailor Moon musicals
1998-2002		 Succeeded by
Asako Uchida

[edit] Yuhka Asami

Yuhka Asami (朝見優香 Asami Yuhka?), is a musical performer, born on December 6, 1975 in Osaka, Japan.

[edit] Career in Sera Myu

Yuhka Asami was the sixth actress to play Michiru Kaioh/Sailor Neptune in the Sailor Moon musicals. Asami was the longest running Neptune, with more then twice the number of stages as Hiroko Tahara, as well as the tenth longest running Myu performer. She was just one performance behind the ninth longest Myu performer, Sanae Kimura, the first Sailor Uranus. She was also the oldest Neptune, leaving the musicals at the age of 26.

Her first performance was in 1999 for the show Kaguya Shima Densetsu kaiteiban, and her last show as Sailor Neptune was Mugen Gakuen - Mistress Labyrinth in 2002. After graduating from her role as Sailor Neptune, Asami returned as a guest during the 2002 Autumn Fan Kansha, performing two musical numbers, one a duet with Nao Takagi and the other a solo from her first musical. She was also a special guest at the 2003 Fan Kansha for Starlights - Ryuusei Densetsu, where she reintroduces herself and pointed out that the character she was playing was her first male role.

[edit] Musicals

As Michiru Kaioh/Sailor Neptune:

  • Kaguya Shima Densetsu (Kaiteiban) Natsuyasumi! Houseki Tankentai
  • Shin / Henshin - Super Senshi e no Michi - Last Dracul Jokyoku
  • Kessen / Transylvania No Mori - Shin Toujou! Chibi Moon wo Mamoru Senshi-tachi
  • Kessen / Transylvania no Mori (Kaiteiban) - Saikyou no Kataki Dark Cain no Nazo
  • Chou Wakusei Death Vulcan no Fuuin
  • Tanjou! Ankoku no Princess Black Lady
  • Tanjou! Ankoku no Princess Black Lady (Kaiteiban) - Wakusei Nemesis no Nazo
  • 10th Anniversary Festival - Ai no Sanctuary
  • Mugen Gakuen - Mistress Labyrinth

As Jadeite:

  • Starlights - Ryuusei Densetsu

[edit] Personal Life

Since graduating from the musicals, Yuuka has also kept in close contact with former co-star Nao Takagi. The two have hosted joint fan events together.

[edit] Profile

  • Alternate Romanizations: Yuuka Asami
  • Nicknames: Yuhka, Yuhka-chan, Yuhka-chin, Kappa
  • Date of Birth: 1975.12.06
  • Blood Type: A
  • Birthplace: Osaka
  • Height: 160 cm (5'3")
  • 3-Size: 82-62-88 (32"-24"-35")
  • Shoe Size: 24.5 cm (size 8½ US, 39 Europe)
  • Hobbies, Special Skills: Aikido, Skiing, Karaoke
  • Favorite Jewel: Ruby
  • Favorite Color: Pink, Green, Orange
  • Favorite Sports: Skiing

[edit] External links

  • Harsh Domain [www.destinedcouple.com/harshdomain.htm]
Preceded by
Sara Shimada		 6th Michiru Kaioh/Sailor Neptune in the Sailor Moon musicals
1999-2002		 Succeeded by
Tomoko Inami