The cast of the upcoming all-female musical based on Naoko Takeuchi's magical girl manga Sailor Moon had already been photographed in costume! Additionally, the stage play revealed to be entitled, “Musical Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: La Reconquista”.

It was previously reported that Takeuchi personally auditioned actresses for the cast, which will be led by 17-year-old Satomi Ōkubo will be the fifth actress to assume the role of Usagi Tsukino/Sailor Moon, while Yūga Yamato, former member of the famed all-female Takarazuka troupe will play as Tuxedo Mask. [CLICK HERE FOR FULL CAST]

Furthermore, additional cast had been announced including (click name to view photo) former Takarazuka actress Midori Hatsukaze as Queen Beryl and Ryō Saika as Kunzite, Misaki Komatsu as Zoisite, Koro as Nephrite, model Root as Jadeite, Mayumi Shintani as Lemures Leader, and Jamie Natsuki as Queen Serenity.

The musical will be a new story, recounting of the battles between the Sailor Warriors and the Dark Kingdom that seeks the Silver Crystal.

Takuya Hiramitsu is producing, writing, and directing the new musical with music by Toshihiko Sahashi. Dwango and Nelke Planning are co-producing the musical's run from September 13 to 23 at Shibuya's AiiA Theater Tokyo. Tickets cost 6800 yen each.

via Anime News Network