18th Century Paris to be Brought to Life at ‘Innocent Rouge’ Manga Musical Showing in Paris and Tokyo

18.May.2019 | ANIME&GAME / SPOT

A new musical based on the popular Weekly Young Jump/ Grand Jump manga series Innocent Rouge will be performed at HULIC HALL Tokyo from 29th November ー 10th December and will arrive in Paris, France in February 2020. The script was written by Kensuke Yokouchi and directed by Amon Miyamoto.

The title is the French word for “innocent” (which is also “innocent” in English but just pronounced differently). The manga featured in Weekly Young Jump‘s 9th 2013 issue and made a constant appearance until the 20th issue featured in 2015. Now, the sequel Innocent Rouge is currently being featured in Grand Jump. A total of 884,000 copies have been sold.   

 

The manga presents the story of Charles-Henri Sanson; the Royal Executioner of France during the reign of King Louis XVI in the 18th century, and his younger sister Marie-Joseph Sanson. The artistic presentation of execution and other extreme concepts is what made this manga gain popularity not just in Japan, but all over the world.

 

This is is the first time that Amon Miyamoto has ever produced a musical based on a manga. The first musical tickets will be released in late May by the musical project sponsors and there is a plan in place that allows members of Innocent’s fanclub to get first dibs on the tickets. Further information on the cast of the musical, the Paris tour and much more will be announced when known on the official website. All we can do is wait in excitement!

 

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    They explain to their customers about ramen details such as the fact that noodle get softer with time, the system of “kaedama” (noodle refilling system) and how to eat ramen. The interior of the shop is created based on the image of a shrine gate and the ramen is offered in “Aritayaki (famous Japanese porcelain)” bowls so that customers can experience the traditional culture of Japan.

     

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    “Tonkotsu Ramen Special (comes with an egg)” 14 Euro (about 1,820 yen)

     

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     “Mazesoba (mix noodle)” is also very popular. They developed this menu in July of 2017 because the shop did not have an air conditioner. They thought that they should sell something that is not hot during the summer season. There are two types; “Mazesoba” (12 Euro / 1,560 yen) and “Karamiso Mazesoba” (13 Euro / 1,690 yen). These menu items are very popular among French people. One of the customer said, “this dish is not too heavy compared to their hot ramen and the system where customers can use vinegar is really great.”

     

    They started a delivery service from the 5th of September 2017 which includes menu items such as ramen (soup and noodle are separated), gyoza (dumplings) and green soybeans. They put the broth and noodles inside a container which has passed a heat-duration test many times and the delivery system is known as a unique system among people in Paris.

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    Address: 53 Rue des Petits Champs,75001 Paris France

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    Daytime…12:00-15:00(LO:15:00)

    Nighttime…18:00-22:00(LO:22:00)

    Holidays: 1/1、5/1、7/14、12/25

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hakatachoten/?fref=ts

     

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    Holidays: 1/1、5/1、7/14、12/25

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    As the first stage in this project, a booth which represents the fashion and culture of La Foret Harajuku and the Harajuku area was opened inside “Who’s Next / Premiere Classe,” the largest national exhibition in Europe to which about 43,000 people from the fashion industry all around the world gathered from the 8th of September (Fri.) to the 11th (Mon.).

     

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    About 20 companies centering around the brand shops which represent the fashion and culture of La Foret Harajuku and the Harajuku area gathered at the POP UP SHOP (second stage of the project). They will sell products of the autumn and winter season in 2017 and exhibit unique art works based on the concept created by three students of “Bunka Fashion University (BFGU).

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    Moreover, “Princess Crepe” which sells “Harajuku styled crapes” in Paris and “CAFE CREPE” located inside the 1st floor of La Foret Harajuku will sell limited menu items as part of this campaign along with the opening of a POP UP SHOP at L’EXCEPTION.

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    Let’s check out the fashion styles of Harajuku which gather much attention from around the world.

     

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    Laforet HARAJUKU POP UP SHOP in Paris

    ・Date: 2017,9,23 (Sat.) to 10,3 (Tue.)

    ・Venue: L’EXCEPTION POPU

    (L’EXCEPTION 24, rue Berger 75001 Paris)

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    ・Date: 2017,9,23 (Sat.) to 12,25 (Mon.)

    ・Venue: Princess Crepe (3 Rue des Ecouffes, 75004 Paris) CAFE CREPE

     

  • Japanese Cosmetic Brand “Makanai Cosmetics” Introduced in French Department Store “Printemps” in Paris

    07.August.2017 | FASHION / SPOT

    Japanese cosmetic brand Makanai Cosmetics, based in Kagurazaka in Tokyo, currently has its products for sale in the French department store Printemps located in Paris. The display was introduced to the store just last month on July 17th.

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    Makanai Cosmetics was established over 100 years ago by female workers in the gold leaf foundry. They worked in extremely hot and dry conditions and needed a way to protect their skin from their work environment, and so they made their own cosmetic brand. The brand went back and forth through trial and error to create the best product possible, and so the brand itself is packed with expert knowledge that has been handed down for over a hundred years.

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    Printemps is France’s representative department store with a history spanning more than 150 years and one that has continued to be updated. Makanai Cosmetics is the next line to be introduced to the shop. They are serving up their selection in BEAUTYSTA inside the three floor shopping complex, a beauty space lined with the most gorgeous latest and best carefully selected products to evoke the fun that comes with beauty and shopping.

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    Makanai Cosmetics can be found on the first floor, which can be called the face of the store itself, ready to greet customers with cosmetics all the way from Japan.

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    Printemps is a designated historical site that consistently draws attention from all over the world. That means Makanai Cosmetics is sure to thrive being in such a prominent location.

     

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    “Makanai Cosmetics” (Permanent Display)

    Locations: Printemps (Paris, France)

    Grand Opening: July 17, 2017

    Printemps International Website: http://departmentstoreparis.printemps.com/en

    Makanai Cosmetics Official Website: http://makanaicosmetics.co.jp

     

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