Ensemble roles:(highest number of votes among defeated candidates)
Meg (servant ①) ⇒ Saito Yuuri Elisabeth (servant ④) ⇒ Hoshino Minami Handmaiden ① ⇒ Wakatsuki Yumi Handmaiden ② ⇒ Fukagawa Mai Handmaiden ③ ⇒ Higuchi Hina Handmaiden ④ ⇒ Saito Asuka
Results - 6/15 (Noon)
[Role ⇒ candidates {bold → winner; italic → ensemble role} (conto themes for each group, by lottery)
Porin ⇒ Matsumura Sayuri, Hori Miona, Matsui Rena, Inoue Sayuri, Ikoma Rina (Robbery) Rosario ⇒ Kawago Hina, Nagashima Seira, Saito Chiharu, Ito Junna(Investigation) Christine ⇒ Nishino Nanase, Kitano Hinako, Wada Maaya(Don't Get In) Elza ⇒ Nakamoto Himeka, Ito Marika, Eto Misa (Director);Akimoto Manatsu, Noujo Ami, Kawamura Mahiro (Director) Catherine ⇒ Higuchi Hina, Saito Yuuri (Movie PR); Yada Risako, Shinuchi Mai, Wakatsuki Yumi (Cheapskates) Bell ⇒ Hoshino Minami Maquia ⇒ Yamato Rina, Nakada Kana (Steak House) Pam ⇒ Sakurai Reika,Takayama Kazumi (Taxi) Luida ⇒ Shiraishi Mai, Hashimoto Nanami, Ikuta Erika(Cheapskates) Ester ⇒ Fukagawa Mai, Saito Asuka, Hoshino Minami, Hatanaka Seira (Wedding)
Ensemble roles:(highest number of votes among defeated candidates)
Meg (servant ①) ⇒ Nakada Kana Elisabeth (servant ④) ⇒ Nishino Nanase Handmaiden ① ⇒ Sakurai Reika Handmaiden ② ⇒ Shinuchi Mai Handmaiden ③ ⇒ Matsui Rena Handmaiden ④ ⇒ Ito Junna
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Update (2014/06/14 20:00 JST)
Results - 6/14 (Night)
[Role ⇒ candidates {bold → winner; italic → ensemble role} (conto themes for each group, by lottery)
Porin ⇒ Matsumura Sayuri, Higuchi Hina, Wakatsuki Yumi, Saito Asuka (Wedding) Rosario ⇒ Ikoma Rina, Kawago Hina, Nagashima Seira (Cheapskates) Christine ⇒ Hoshino Minami, Kitano Hinako, Hori Miona, Nishino Nanase(Wedding) Elza ⇒ Eto Misa, Wada Maaya, Inoue Sayuri(Don't Get In) Catherine ⇒ Shinuchi Mai, Akimoto Manatsu(Steak House) Bell ⇒ Nakada Kana(Movie PR) Maquia ⇒ Hatanaka Seira, Nakamoto Himeka, Yamato Rina (Cheapskates) Pam ⇒ Shiraishi Mai, Takayama Kazumi(Taxi); Sasaki Kotoko, Sakurai Reika (Steak House) Luida ⇒ Ikuta Erika, Kawamura Mahiro, Ito Karin, Hashimoto Nanami, Saito Chiharu (Rooftop) Ester ⇒ Saito Yuri, Fukagawa Mai, Ito Marika, Noujo Ami(Investigation)
Ensemble roles:(highest number of votes among defeated candidates)
Meg (servant ①) ⇒ Shinuchi Mai Elisabeth (servant ④) ⇒ Ikuta Erika Handmaiden ① ⇒ Eto Misa Handmaiden ② ⇒ Matsumura Sayuri Handmaiden ③ ⇒ Takayama Kazumi Handmaiden ④ ⇒ Nishino Nanase
Sagara Iori, 2nd generation member who was supposed to debut at the Principal deux last year, returns as a kenkyuusei and is revealed during the end of tonight's show.
Ex-member Iwase Yumiko also made an appearance between the two acts during the cuts from backstage.
Results - 6/14 (Noon)
[Role ⇒ candidates {bold → winner; italic → ensemble role} (conto themes for each group, by lottery)
Porin ⇒ Hori Miona, Inoue Sayuri, Fukagawa Mai, Matsumura Sayuri (Wedding); Higuchi Hina, Saito Asuka (Taxi) Rosario ⇒ Kawago Hina, Ito Marika, Nagashima Seira(Real State) Christine ⇒ Nishino Nanase, Kitano Hinako, Hatanaka Seira, Takayama Kazumi, Ikoma Rina (Robbery) Elza ⇒ Wakatsuki Yumi, Sakurai Reika, Terada Ranze, Wada Maaya (Wedding) Catherine ⇒ Akimoto Manatsu, Noujo Ami, Shinuchi Mai (Cheapskates) Bell ⇒ Nakamoto Himeka, Nakada Kana(Don't Get In) Maquia ⇒ Yamato Rina, Shiraishi Mai, Yonetoku Kyoka (Director) Pam ⇒ Eto Misa(Don't Get In) Luida ⇒ Kawamura Mahiro, Hoshino Minami, Saito Chiharu, Ikuta Erika(Investigation) Ester ⇒ Saito Yuuri, Hashimoto Nanami(Movie PR)
Ensemble roles:(highest number of votes among defeated candidates)
Meg (servant ①) ⇒ Nagashima Seira Elisabeth (servant ④) ⇒ Nakada Kana Handmaiden ① ⇒ Ikuta Erika Handmaiden ② ⇒ Nishino Nanase Handmaiden ③ ⇒ Saito Yuuri Handmaiden ④ ⇒ Yamato Rina
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Update (2014/06/13 20:00 JST)
Results - 6/13
[Role ⇒ candidates {bold → winner; italic → ensemble role} (conto themes for each group, by lottery)
Ensemble roles:(highest number of votes among defeated candidates)
Meg (servant ①) ⇒ Shiraishi Mai Elisabeth (servant ④) ⇒ Fukagawa Mai Handmaiden ① ⇒ Yamazaki Rena Handmaiden ② ⇒ Nagashima Seira Handmaiden ③ ⇒ Hori Miona Handmaiden ④ ⇒ Hoshino Minami
Ensemble roles:(highest number of votes among defeated candidates)
Meg (servant ①) ⇒ Nishino Nanase Elisabeth (servant ④) ⇒ Fukagawa Mai Handmaiden ① ⇒ Matsumura Sayuri Handmaiden ② ⇒ Nagashima Seira Handmaiden ③ ⇒ Sakurai Reika Handmaiden ④ ⇒ Eto Misa
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Update (2014/06/10 20:00 JST)
Results - 6/10
[Role ⇒ candidates {bold → winner; italic → ensemble role} (conto themes for each group, by lottery)
Ensemble roles:(highest number of votes among defeated candidates)
Meg (servant ①) ⇒ Hori Miona Elisabeth (servant ④) ⇒ Hatanaka Seira Handmaiden ① ⇒ Shinuchi Mai Handmaiden ② ⇒ Saito Chiharu Handmaiden ③ ⇒ Ito Junna Handmaiden ④ ⇒ Nakamoto Himeka
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Update (2014/06/09 20:00 JST)
Results - 6/09
[Role ⇒ candidates {bold → winner; italic → ensemble role} (conto themes for each group, by lottery)
Porin ⇒ Kawamura Mahiro(Telephone Shopping) Rosario ⇒ Eto Misa(Steak Shop) Christine ⇒ Hashimoto Nanami(Telephone Shopping) Elza ⇒ Saito Yuuri, Nakada Kana(Telephone Shopping) Catherine ⇒ Nakamoto Himeka, Wakatsuki Yumi, Nagashima Seira, Shinuchi Mai, Hori Miona (Rooftop) Bell ⇒ Shiraishi Mai, Saito Asuka(Telephone Shopping) Maquia ⇒ Yamato Rina, Ikuta Erika, Matsumura Sayuri (Real State) Pam ⇒ Nishino Nanase, Takayama Kazumi, Sasaki Kotoko, Wada Maaya (Wedding) Luida ⇒ Fukagawa Mai, Noujo Ami, Ito Karin (Cheapskates); Sakurai Reika, Hoshino Minami, Ito Marika (Director) Ester ⇒ Saito Chiharu, Akimoto Manatsu, Kitano Hinako, Hatanaka Seira (Wedding); Inoue Sayuri, Ikoma Rina, Kawago Hina(Real State)
Ensemble roles:(highest number of votes among defeated candidates)
Meg (servant ①) ⇒ Nakada Kana Elisabeth (servant ④) ⇒ Saito Asuka Handmaiden ① ⇒ Nishino Nanase Handmaiden ② ⇒ Nakamoto Himeka Handmaiden ③ ⇒ Hoshino Minami Handmaiden ④ ⇒ Yamato Rina
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Update (2014/06/08 20:00 JST)
Results - 6/08 (Night)
[Role ⇒ candidates {bold → winner; italic → ensemble role} (conto themes for each group, by lottery)
Ensemble roles:(highest number of votes among defeated candidates)
Meg (servant ①) ⇒ Ikoma Rina Elisabeth (servant ④) ⇒ Shinuchi Mai Handmaiden ① ⇒ Saito Yuuri Handmaiden ② ⇒ Saito Asuka Handmaiden ③ ⇒ Kitano Hinako Handmaiden ④ ⇒ Hoshino Minami
Nishino Nanase was absent from the night show due to poor health.
Update (2014/06/08 14:00 JST)
Results - 6/08 (Noon)
[Role ⇒ candidates {bold → winner; italic → ensemble role} (conto themes for each group, by lottery)
Porin ⇒ Watanabe Miria, Kawamura Mahiro(Taxi) Rosario ⇒ Ikuta Erika, Akimoto Manatsu, Ikoma Rina, Fukagawa Mai, Saito Asuka (Robbery) Christine ⇒ Hashimoto Nanami, Hoshino Minami, Kawago Hina (Cheapskates) Elza ⇒ Sakurai Reika, Saito Yuuri, Nishino Nanase(Director) Catherine ⇒ Eto Misa, Nagashima Seira, Nakamoto Himeka(Cheapskates) Bell ⇒ Ito Marika, Shinuchi Mai, Yada Risako (Director) Maquia ⇒ Hatanaka Seira, Yamato Rina, Matsumura Sayuri, Wakatsuki Yumi(Investigation) Pam ⇒ Wada Maaya, Inoue Sayuri, Shiraishi Mai, Saito Chiharu (Investigation) Luida ⇒ Nakada Kana, Noujo Ami(Telephone Shopping) Ester ⇒ Takayama Kazumi, Hori Miona, Kitano Hinako (Cheapskates)
Ensemble roles:(highest number of votes among defeated candidates)
Meg (servant ①) ⇒ Noujo Ami Elisabeth (servant ④) ⇒ Shiraishi Mai Handmaiden ① ⇒ Kawamura Mahiro Handmaiden ② ⇒ Shinuchi Mai Handmaiden ③ ⇒ Nakamoto Himeka Handmaiden ④ ⇒ Hashimoto Nanami
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Update (2014/06/07 20:00 JST)
Results - 6/07 (Night)
[Role ⇒ candidates {bold → winner; italic → ensemble role} (conto themes for each group, by lottery)
Porin ⇒ Matsumura Sayuri (Telephone Shopping) Rosario ⇒ Akimoto Manatsu, Ito Junna, Shiraishi Mai(Director) Christine ⇒ Wada Maaya, Kawago Hina, Saito Yuuri, Hashimoto Nanami(Wedding) Elza ⇒ Nishino Nanase, Saito Chiharu, Terada Ranze, Takayama Kazumi (Investigation) Catherine ⇒ Kawamura Mahiro, Nagashima Seira, Saito Asuka, Eto Misa (Wedding) Bell ⇒ Ito Marika, Nakamoto Himeka, Sakurai Reika, Shinuchi Mai (Investigation) Maquia ⇒ Fukagawa Mai, Hatanaka Seira(Taxi) Pam ⇒ Yamato Rina, Inoue Sayuri (Taxi) Luida ⇒ Nakada Kana, Hoshino Minami, Ikuta Erika, Noujo Ami (Wedding) Ester ⇒ Kitano Hinako, Wakatsuki Yumi, Hori Miona(Director)
Ensemble roles:(highest number of votes among defeated candidates)
Meg (servant ①) ⇒ Inoue Sayuri Elisabeth (servant ④) ⇒ Hatanaka Seira Handmaiden ① ⇒ Hashimoto Nanami Handmaiden ② ⇒ Hori Miona Handmaiden ③ ⇒ Hoshino Minami Handmaiden ④ ⇒ Nishino Nanase
Update (2014/06/07 14:00 JST)
Results - 06/07 (Noon)
[Role ⇒ candidates {bold → winner; italic → ensemble role} (conto themes for each group, by lottery)
Ensemble roles:(highest number of votes among defeated candidates)
Meg (servant ①) ⇒ Yamato Rina Elisabeth (servant ④) ⇒ Noujo Ami Handmaiden ① ⇒ Saito Asuka Handmaiden ② ⇒ Fukagawa Mai Handmaiden ③ ⇒ Nagashima Seira Handmaiden ④ ⇒ Hoshino Minami
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Update (2014/06/06 20:00 JST)
Results - 6/06
[Role ⇒ candidates {bold → winner; italic → ensemble role} (conto themes for each group, by lottery)
Porin ⇒ Noujo Ami, Eto Misa, Ito Karin(Director) Rosario ⇒ Akimoto Manatsu, Kawago Hina, Hashimoto Nanami (Cheapskates) Christine ⇒ Takayama Kazumi, Ikuta Erika(Telephone Shopping) Elza ⇒ Nagashima Seira, Hori Miona(Taxi) Catherine ⇒ Shinuchi Mai, Saito Yuuri, Ito Marika, Saito Asuka (Wedding) Bell ⇒ Matsumura Sayuri(Telephone Shopping) Maquia ⇒ Nakamoto Himeka, Saito Chiharu, Watanabe Miria(Cheapskates); Inoue Sayuri, Shiraishi Mai, Nishino Nanase, Fukagawa Mai (Investigation) Pam ⇒ Yamato Rina, Wada Maaya, Wakatsuki Yumi(Director) Luida ⇒ Kawamura Mahiro, Nakada Kana, Sakurai Reika(Cheapskates) Ester ⇒ Hatanaka Seira, Kitano Hinako, Hoshino Minami, Ikoma Rina (Investigation)
Ensemble roles:(highest number of votes among defeated candidates)
Meg (servant ①) ⇒ Ikuta Erika Elisabeth (servant ④) ⇒ Nakada Kana Handmaiden ① ⇒ Eto Misa Handmaiden ② ⇒ Wada Maaya Handmaiden ③ ⇒ Inoue Sayuri Handmaiden ④ ⇒ Kitano Hinako
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Update (2014/06/05 20:00 JST)
Results - 6/05
[Role ⇒ candidates {bold → winner; italic → ensemble role} (conto themes for each group, by lottery)
Ensemble roles:(highest number of votes among defeated candidates)
Meg (servant ①) ⇒ Yonetoku Kyoka Elisabeth (servant ④) ⇒ Nakada Kana Handmaiden ① ⇒ Akimoto Manatsu Handmaiden ② ⇒ Hori Miona Handmaiden ③ ⇒ Eto Misa Handmaiden ④ ⇒ Hoshino Minami
[Role ⇒ candidates {bold → winner; italic → ensemble role} (conto themes for each group, by lottery)
Porin ⇒ Ito Marika, Matsumura Sayuri, Saito Chiharu, Eto Misa (Investigation) Rosario ⇒ Ito Junna, Ikoma Rina(Taxi) Christine ⇒ Wada Maaya, Watanabe Miria(Telephone Shopping) Elza ⇒ Nagashima Seira, Ikuta Erika, Hori Miona, Terada Ranze (Wedding); Nakada Kana, Kawago Hina (Telephone Shopping) Catherine ⇒ Sakurai Reika, Fukagawa Mai, Saito Yuri, Nakamoto Himeka, Kawamura Mahiro (Roof) Bell ⇒ Wakatsuki Yumi, Shinuchi Mai, Noujo Ami(Director) Maquia ⇒ Hatanaka Seira, Akimoto Manatsu, Saito Asuka(Director) Pam ⇒ Inoue Sayuri, Yamato Rina, Takayama Kazumi(Director) Luida ⇒ Nishino Nanase, Matsui Rena (Taxi) Ester ⇒ Hoshino Minami, Shiraishi Mai, Kitano Hinako (Cheapskates)
Ensemble roles:(highest number of votes among defeated candidates)
Meg (servant ①) ⇒ Wanatabe Miria Elisabeth (servant ④) ⇒ Matsui Rena Handmaiden ① ⇒ Ito Junna Handmaiden ② ⇒ Wakatsuki Yumi Handmaiden ③ ⇒ Inoue Sayuri Handmaiden ④ ⇒ Hoshino Minami
Other notes:
- Themes for groups with 2 or 3 people were apparently finally changed;
- They introduced a time limit for the contos in the 1st part since the 6/1 performances;
- The wifi system used by Kobo tablets still haven't been fully functioning, resulting in the majority of the spectators having to vote using their smartphones.
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Update (2014/06/03 20:00 JST)
Results - 6/03
[Role ⇒ candidates {bold → winner; italic → ensemble role} (conto themes for each group, by lottery)
Porin ⇒ Ikuta Erika, Ito Marika, Ito Karin(Real State) Rosario ⇒ Ikoma Rina, Nishino Nanase, Hori Miona(Real State) Christine ⇒ Sakura Reika, Hoshino Minami,Wakatsuki Yumi, Wada Maaya, Kitano Hinako (Rooftop) Elza ⇒ (no candidate*)Takayama Kazumi Catherine ⇒ Nakada Kana, Shinuchi Mai (Steak House);Fukagawa Mai, Saito Yuuri, Matsui Rena, Nakamoto Himeka (Investigation) Bell ⇒ Noujo Ami, Eto Misa(Movie PR) Maquia ⇒ Hatanaka Seira, Shiraishi Mai, Saito Asuka, Akimoto Manatsu (Wedding) Pam ⇒ Matsumura Sayuri, Sasaki Kotoko, Takayama Kazumi (Real State) Luida ⇒ Saito Chiharu, Kawamura Mahiro, Inoue Sayuri, Yamazaki Rena, Yamato Rina (Robbery) Ester ⇒ Kawago Hina(Movie PR)
Ensemble roles:(highest number of votes among defeated candidates)
Meg (servant ①) ⇒ Akimoto Manatsu Elisabeth (servant ④) ⇒ Hoshino Minami Handmaiden ① ⇒ Noujo Ami Handmaiden ② ⇒ Nishino Nanase Handmaiden ③ ⇒ Fukagawa Mai Handmaiden ④ ⇒ Ito Karin
* If there's no candidate for a role, the audience can select any member (out of those they haven't chosen yet) who they think it could fit the best for that position. In this case, the member with most votes for the empty role and that was not chosen for any of the other main ones will have the chance to perform it.
Ensemble roles:(highest number of votes among defeated candidates)
Meg (servant ①) ⇒ Inoue Sayuri Elisabeth (servant ④) ⇒ Kawamura Mahiro Handmaiden ① ⇒ Saito Yuuri Handmaiden ② ⇒ Sasaki Kotoko Handmaiden ③ ⇒ Higuchi Hina Handmaiden ④ ⇒ Nakada Kana
Results - 5/31 (Noon)
[Role ⇒ candidates {bold → winner; italic → ensemble role} (conto themes for each group, by lottery)
Porin ⇒ Matsumura Sayuri, Noujo Ami(Steak House) Rosario ⇒ Ikoma Rina, Ito Junna, Nakada Kana, Kawago Hina (Investigation) Christine ⇒ Wada Maaya, Fukagawa Mai, Akimoto Manatsu, Hoshino Minami, Inoue Sayuri(Robbery) Elza ⇒ Takayama Kazumi(Steak House) Catherine ⇒ Shinuchi Mai, Kawamura Mahiro, Wakatsuki Yumi, Nakamoto Himeka (Wedding) Bell ⇒ Higuchi Hina, Nishino Nanase(Movie PR) Maquia ⇒ Hori Miona, Hatanaka Seira, Saito Yuri, Saito Asuka(Wedding) Pam ⇒ Ito Marika, Yamato Rina(Movie PR) Luida ⇒ Yamazaki Rena, Eto Misa(Steak House) Ester ⇒ Kitano Hinako, Sakurai Reika, Shiraishi Mai (Real State);Ikuta Erika, Saito Chiharu, Nagashima Seira (Don't Get In)
Ensemble roles:(highest number of votes among defeated candidates)
Meg (servant ①) ⇒ Matsumura Sayuri Elisabeth (servant ④) ⇒ Higuchi Hina Handmaiden ① ⇒ Yamato Rina Handmaiden ② ⇒ Ito Junna Handmaiden ③ ⇒ Yamazaki Rena Handmaiden ④ ⇒ Ikuta Erika
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Update (2014/05/30 21:00 JST)
Results - 5/30
[Role ⇒ candidates {bold → winner; italic → ensemble role} (conto themes for each group, by lottery) Porin ⇒ Ikuta Erika, Noujo Ami(Movie PR) Rosario ⇒ Ikoma Rina, Saito Chiharu(Steak House) Christine ⇒ Hoshino Minami, Fukagawa Mai, Wada Maaya(Don't Get In) Elza ⇒ Ito Karin, Terada Ranze, Saito Asuka(Real State) Catherine ⇒ Shinuchi Mai, Shiraishi Mai(Steak House) Bell ⇒ Nakada Kana, Nishino Nanase, Higuchi Hina (Don't Get In) Maquia ⇒ Akimoto Manatsu, Nakamoto Himeka, Takayama Kazumi(Real State); Hatanaka Seira, Hori Miona, Saito Yuri(Don't Get In) Pam ⇒ Yamato Rina, Sakurai Reika, Matsumura Sayuri(Don't Get In) Luida ⇒ Kawamura Mahiro, Eto Misa, Wakatsuki Yumi(Real State) Ester ⇒ Inoue Sayuri, Kawago Hina, Ito Marika (Real state); Kitano Hinako, Matsui Rena, Nagashima Seira (Don't Get In)
Ensemble roles:(highest number of votes among defeated candidates)
Meg (servant ①) ⇒ Ikoma Rina Elisabeth (servant ④) ⇒ Noujo Ami Handmaiden ① ⇒ Ito Karin Handmaiden ② ⇒ Matsumura Sayuri Handmaiden ③ ⇒ Hoshino Minami Handmaiden ④ ⇒ Nishino Nanase
There was a problem with the wifi connection system used by the Kobo's tablets during the first day, so the audience had to vote with their smartphones apparently. The spectators are said to vote for the one they thought it was the funniest for each role.
Supposed timetable here; there was a delay of at least 1 hour.
【Announcement】 (05/30)
Summer National Tour 8/16 - Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium 8/21 - Fukuoka Convention Center 8/24 - Sendai Xebio Arena 8/26 - Aichi Nippon Gaishi Hall 8/30 - Meiji Jingu Stadium
The stage system consists of two acts: in the first half, all the members are put in a mini audition, where they show their acting skills and introduce themselves to the public. During the interval between the two acts, the audience is able to vote for the members they want to see in the second half, totalizing 16 members with most votes. The main performance is then proceeded with those 16 members (consisting of 10 main roles), followed by a mini live with usually two songs.
Their 2nd stage held last year (16nin no Principal deux) introduced the opportunity for the girls to choose beforehand the role they wanted to play in each performance, giving a whole new level of competition and possibilities (especially for less popular members). "16nin no Principal trois" will follow this formula, again with 10 main roles.
The audience has to vote for only one member for each role (for a total of 10 votes). In case there is only one candidate for a role (since they can not previously know which member has chosen which role), that member can already secure her role in the 2nd act. If there is no candidacy for a role, the audience can select any member (out of those they have not chosen yet) who they think it will fit the best for that position. In this case, the member with most votes for the empty role and that was not chosen for any of the other main ones will have the chance to perform it.
Among the members defeated in the mini auditions, the 6 with most votes are chosen for the 'ensemble' (extra) roles.
The first Principal was based on an "Alice in Wonderland" theme, with the mini auditions consisting of introductions from the members with a free theme. Principal deux had a mystery/detective story, having the members auditioning for specific roles (chosen beforehand) under certain instructions. This time, Principal trois will go for a comedy theme, with its audition being based on the Japanese 'contos' (short comic skits/plays). The screenwriter and director will be Fukuda Yuuichi, from the comedy series "Yuusha Yoshihiko".
A summary of the 16nin no Principal trois' story (more precisely, for the 2nd act), titled "Let's Go! Princess Porin", can be found on their official special site (1, 2). Here's a quick translation for it:
Nubia, a star in a far, far, distant galaxy. The princess of star Nubia, Porin, worried about her parents that didn't come back since their travel to Neptune, heads to the planet in order to help them.
Taking some servants with her, and after a few turns and twists, she finally reaches the castel of Neptune's queen, Luida.
A strange enemy suddenly blockes Porin and her party's way, while Luida plans her attack to princess Porin.
Will the princess be able to rescue her parents safely!?
The characters' names were also revealed, including a short description for each role:
※ Star Nubia ◆ Princess Porin （ポリン姫）
Princess of star Nubia. Has a mania for naughty (rebellious/mischievous)* games. Goes on a journey to Neptune from where her parents haven't returned home.
* Can't be sure how to translate やんちゃなゲーム without a context, could be even "prank games" for that matter.
◆ Rosario （ロザリオ）
Christine's husband and counselor, and a warm father for naughty Porin.
◆ Christine （クリスティーヌ）
Current empress of star Nubia, government that has been ruled by women for generations. A politician that has great sense of justice and a mother with a kind heart.
◆ Elza （エルザ）
Vice governor of star Nubia, but also in charge of princess Porin's education. Raised Porin with a strict discipline.
◆ Catherine （キャサリン）
Star Nubia's army commander. Usually is a calm and composed commandant, but is no match for naughty Porin.
◆ Servant ② - Bell （ベル）
Appears to be the leader of the servants.
◆ Servant ③ - Maquia （マキア）
Natural airhead.
◆ Servant ⑤ - Pam （パム）
A negative servant.
Ensemble roles
■ Servant ① - Meg （メグ）
■ Servant ④ - Elisabeth （エリザベート）
Two servants fully motivated, but lacking in something.
※ Neptune ◆ Luida （ルイーダ）
Evil empress of Neptune. Plans to invade star Nubia.
◆ Ester （エステール） Warrior of Neptune. Possessed of a special ability, has the trust of empress Luida.
Ensemble roles
■ Handmaidens ①~④ （侍女） Servants of evil.
Each performance will have around 30~35 members during the 1st act. With the addition of the 2nd generation last year (introduced right during the 16nin no Principal deux), and Matsui Rena as a concurrent member from SKE48, more competition (and more dramas) are expected for this year's stage.
Nogizaka46's kenkyuusei(research students) will rotate daily (2 to 3 members). The other three 2nd generation full members (Hori, Kitano and Shinuchi) will compete in all days. Matsui Rena is scheduled to perform in 4 performances, including the first day. Higuchi Hina will perform in 9 performances due to school commitments. 2nd generation and kenkyuuseiSuzuki Ayane could not attend the rehearsals also because of school, and will not participate in any performances. Same goes for Ichiki Rena, who was scheduled for 8 performances, but couldn't attend regularly the rehearsals due to college issues and a bronchial pneumonia. Ito Nene, with inflamation of vocal chords, and Hashimoto Nanami, with strained muscles in the neck, shoulder, arm, back and legs, will be absent from the first day, with their return depending on their recovery. Ikoma Rina still hasn't had her schedule announced.
For the voting system, Rakuten Kobo is lending 1,200 tablets to the spectators (differently from other years, where the audience had to vote with their smartphones or fill a paper given by the staff).
Besides that, all 9 performances from the first 16nin no Principal (held in September 2012 at Parco Theater) will be screened in the Akasaka ACT Theater between the 6th and 13th of June, with comments from the members.
Goods:
Check below a glimpse of the outfits for some roles (from the generalprobe / dress rehearsal):
http://woman.infoseek.
co.jp/news/entertainment/newsdwango_7811 From left to right: Luida → Wakatsuki Yumi Gas Station Attendant (extra role performed by one of the 2nd act members) → Akimoto Manatsu Bell → Matsui Rena Catherine → Shiraishi Mai Ester → Nishino Nanase Porin → Ikuta Erika Handmaiden 3 → Matsumura Sayuri Elza → Sakurai Reika Christine → Fukagawa Mai Rosario → Ikoma Rina
For the audition part (1st act) this time, each group of candidates for each role has to do a conto (short comedy skit).
The themes are given by lottery, according to the size of the group (1~5 apparently, if there's more than 5 people, it splits into two conto groups for the same role).
The spectators are said to vote for the one who they thought it was the funniest for each role.
no kiss scene ???
ReplyDeletewhat does "conto themes for each group, by lottery" mean?
ReplyDeleteFor the audition part (1st act) this time, each group of candidates for each role has to do a conto (short comedy skit).
DeleteThe themes are given by lottery, according to the size of the group (1~5 apparently, if there's more than 5 people, it splits into two conto groups for the same role).
The spectators are said to vote for the one who they thought it was the funniest for each role.
Tks. I got it.
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