The franchise centers on "Starlight," a dance and dance troupe beloved the world over. Karen and Hikari promised each other when they were little that one day they would perform together on that stage. Time passes and now they are both 16 years old. Karen is very excited about the dance lessons she takes every day, keeping her promise close to her heart. Hikari changed schools and now lives far away from Karen. But the gears of fate bring them together again, destined to meet again. The two, along with other hopefuls, will compete in a mysterious audition to become part of this great company.

大场奈奈。 　　圣翔音乐学园第99期生 学号15号。 　　中学时代孤身一人身处演剧部的她，知晓了在这所学园首次创设舞台的真正喜悦。 　　以同一个舞台为目标，携手共进的99期生这些同志。 　　落幕的瞬间沸腾的掌声，以及令身体颤抖的充实。 　　让那如同燃烧宝石般的光辉 　　让那如同闪亮彩虹般的每个幸福之日，再一次—— 　　被那份眩目囚禁的奈奈，参加了长颈鹿主办的谜之选拔。 　　成为合格者的她，期盼着在命运舞台上的「第99回圣翔祭，那一年间的再演」。 　　「好吧」 　　然后再次开始的，「那一年」。 　　奈奈将开花结果的才能，全部投入到那眩目之日的「再演」中。 　　但她尚未知晓。 　　没有完全相同的舞台。 　　没有不会结束的舞台。 　　在重复的再演前方，旋转的轮舞开幕。 　　「本该是演出过的舞台。但，却是我不知道的舞台」 　　「那就是，轮舞·轮舞·轮舞——我明白的」

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Takarazuka Revue Moon Troupe 2018 production of the Viennese musical 'Elisabeth'

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Starlight is a play loved throughout the world. Karen and Hikari make a promise with each other when they're young that one day they'll stand on that stage together. Time passes, and now the girls are 16 years old. Karen is very enthusiastic about the lessons she takes every day, holding her promise close to her heart. Hikari has transferred schools and is now away from Karen. But the cogs of fate turn, and the two are destined to meet again. The girls and other Stage Girls will compete in a mysterious audition process to gain acceptance into the revue.

The stage emulates life and compresses it, setting free skills learned over lifetimes in brief but dazzling displays for the amusement and judgment of others. For the performers, it is the ultimate risk, and some will rise while others must fall. Nowhere is this truer than at the Seisho Music Academy, where music, dance and real weapons all come into play in the creation of the next great Star. Karen and Hikari’s destinies have been linked since a childhood promise, but their journeys here have taken very different paths. Now, after Hikari leaves, Karen must discover who she is without her opposite, while Hikari must rediscover her own course. Nor are they the only girls who must reassess and change if they want to achieve their dreams, as the dance, magic, and swordplay continue!

爱城华恋（小山百代 配音）自幼便对聚光灯照耀的舞台充满了憧憬，希望有朝一日能够站在重要，散发属于自己的光芒。神乐光（三森铃子 配音）是华恋青梅竹…