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Yuyuko Tanaka (田中 ゆゆ子, Tanaka Yuyuko) is a character in the Shōjo☆Kageki Revue Starlight franchise, original to Re LIVE. She is a first-year student from the Performance Department at Rinmeikan Girls School.

Yuyuko prefers staying up late and sleeping during the day, and is always tired at school because of this. She hides any hint of putting in effort, and works hard in secret. Fond of traditional Japanese performing arts, she especially likes rakugo storytelling. Her music playlist is almost entirely comprised of rakugo performances.[2]

Revue Introduction[]

QLeft One — Feelings hidden within ourselves. Two — The stage brought them together.
Three — For our future play. Four — I will show you the strength of traditional theater!
Rinmeikan Performance Association - Yuyuko Tanaka! I will put my life on the line!
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QLeft ひとつ 人には秘めたる想いも ふたつ 舞台が結わえてくれた
みっつ 未来の戯曲のために 魅せます 古典の心意気!
凛明館演劇同好会 田中ゆゆ子! 命かけたる正念場 いざご覧あれ!
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QLeft hitotsu hito ni wa himetaru omoi mo futatsu butai ga yuwaete kureta
mittsu mirai no gikyoku no tame ni misemasu koten no kokoroiki!
Rinmeikan engeki dōkō-kai Tanaka Yuyuko! inochi kaketaru shōnenba iza goran are!
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Audio

Appearance[]

Yuyuko has shoulder-length peach-colored hair that she generally wears loose and split in two even sections over her shoulders, with blunt bangs that are slightly parted on the right side. She accessorizes the left side of the longer outer section of her bangs with three red hairclips in the shape of a Z. Her eyes are a red ochre.

School Uniform
The Rinmeikan students wear a sailor-style uniform, described by Fumi as being quite retro. It consists of a waist-length black blouse has a white sailor collar decorated with a single black stripe, matching the cuffs of the bishop-style sleeves, and a chest flap in the same color of the uniform that is conversely decorated with a single white stripe. A red ribbon is worn as the traditional ornamental tie. The blouse is worn over a knife-pleated pinafore dress in black that is decorated with two golden buttons placed horizontally along its waist, making them visible through the front opening of the blouse. Yuyuko wears her uniform with a red hoodie, with the hood usually being up, and with brown crew socks and lace-up boots.

Casual Outfit
Yuyuko wears a shirt depicting a sleepy mascot and a beige skirt with red and blue awning stripes. She wears a red zip-up red hoodie with the hood down.

Practice Outfit
Yuyuko's practice outfit consists of a crimson leotard with sleeves above the elbow. Underneath it, she wears white tights.

Revue Outfit
Yuyuko's revue outfit consists of a mini kimono that fades from a lighter to a darker tone of crimson. The collar has golden piping and a black lace han eri, and the sleeves and bottom hem have a gold band in an over-under pattern. The kimono has an opening on the right which shows a white skirt with box pleats and a gold band, underneath which she wears a black petticoat. She wears an imperial purple obi with golden piping on top and a bottom slit down the front, underneath which she wears a black obi-age, and over the both of which which she wears a thick red ribbon which ties as a bow in the back and an obi-shime consisting of a gold chain with an obi-dome in the shape of a golden butterfly. She wears black over-the-calf boots resembling jika-tabi with a golden trim and heels, with bright red ribbons tied around the ankles and knees. Yuyuko wears a red spaulder with gold edges and red tassels, tied to her arm with a red ribbon and over her shoulder with a golden string, and a hairpin in the shape of a red butterfly wing on her hair.

Personality[]

Yuyuko is highly interested in traditional Japanese arts, particularly the art of rakugo.[3] She occasionally drops casual references to old Japanese culture in conversation.[4][5] Because of her enthusiasm, she often attempts to get her friends into traditional Japanese arts and share everything she knows, even if it requires trickery.[6][7] However, not many people her age are interested in traditional Japanese arts, causing her to be lonely until she made friends at Rinmeikan.[8]

Yuyuko tends to avoid openly showing how she feels out of a fear of not being accepted.[9] As she finds more friends who accept her for who she is and encourage her interests, she becomes more comfortable sharing her emotions. When she does find people she cares about, she goes to great lengths to express her gratitude and becomes fiercely attached to them.[10]

When it comes to the things she is interested in or the people she loves, Yuyuko works very hard. She does not let the difficulty of a task stop her when she really wants to take it on[11], and she throws herself into practice when she faces high levels of difficulty.[12] She often stays up late at night to write[13] As a result, she tends to be tired during the day and sleep during class or practice. Sometimes, she uses her reputation to feign sleepiness in order to avoid conversation[14] or to hide that she works hard[12][15].

When she is really frustrated with someone, she can speak harshly to them.[16][17] She also tends to tease her friends, most often Rui regarding her admiration for Tamao.

Yuyuko tends to understand people's emotions and thoughts well without being told anything explicitly.[18][19][20]

Background[]

Under the influence of one of her relatives, who is a rakugo storyteller, Yuyuko became interested in traditional Japanese arts.[21] Yuyuko enrolled at Rinmeikan Girls School because of its instruction on classical Japanese language and arts[22], only picking the performance department because it was related to rakugo[23]

Relationships[]

Rui Akikaze[]

Rui and Yuyuko became friends very quickly,[24] and Yuyuko considers Rui the "the first friend [she] made in Rinmeikan Girls School who's the same age as [her]."[11] They have a very close bond; official material has described their relationship as a "classmate duo that works in perfect harmony,"[25] and Yuyuko describes them as a pair who "fill in each other's shortcomings"[26] They share a mutual respect for each other's talents--Rui admires Yuyuko's scriptwriting, and Yuyuko sees Rui as someone she can go to for advice when she is stuck[27][28] as well as someone who is excellent at fight scene choreography. Yuyuko loves Rui's acting and sees her as someone with a lot of potential, which makes her frustrated when Rui neglects to use that potential for herself.[29] Yuyuko designates herself as Rui's "producer" so that she can help Rui become the best stage girl she can be.[11] Despite being a guarded person, over time she grows to feel more comfortable sharing the emotionally vulnerable parts of herself with Rui, such as when she talks about her past fears of not being accepted.[30]

Yuyuko compares her feelings about Rui's acting to Rui's admiration of Tamao[31], and she agrees with Nana when Nana says that Yuyuko "must really love Rui-chan"[32]. She has remarked on how Rui's "height and [...] long and supple limbs" are one element of what makes her a compelling performer[33], and that Rui "looks good" in one of her costumes due to her height[34].

Tamao Tomoe[]

Tamao and Yuyuko consider each other allies.[35] Like with Rui, Tamao worries about pressuring Yuyuko into helping her, which can manifest itself in Tamao withholding information from her, such as when she did not tell Yuyuko about her plan to perform Rinmeiki.[36] Yuyuko finds Tamao to be a "worrywart who's kind to a fault", but she admits that Tamao's kindness is what kept her in the Rinmeikan Performance Department during its existence[37] and she is deeply grateful to Tamao for complimenting her rakugo.[38]

Ichie Otonashi[]

Ichie and Yuyuko get along and spend time together outside of school[39], though Yuyuko makes fun of her occasionally[40]. Yuyuko appreciates Ichie's kindness towards her[41]. She sees Ichie as someone who cares a lot about her friends[42]. She views Ichie as more of a peer than an upperclassman, though she notes that this is a good thing.[43]

Fumi Yumeoji[]

At first, Yuyuko and Fumi do not get along very well with each other. Fumi does not understand Yuyuko's behavior[44], and Yuyuko finds Fumi's rehearsal methods harsh[45]. They grow to like each other more over time. Yuyuko is happy that Fumi is becoming more interested in traditional Japanese theater, and they go out together to watch performances.[46] She respects Fumi's range as an actor[47] and trusts her[48].

Nana Daiba[]

Nana notices Yuyuko's interest in scripts and encourages her to share her ideas on writing.[49] She encourages Yuyuko to do as she desires, even when that draws her away from or conflicts with Tamao's goals.[11] Nana sees herself in Yuyuko's love for her friends, which motivates her to help Yuyuko.[50]


Revues[]

Live[]

Game[]

Etymology[]

  • Yuyuko's surname Tanaka means "field, rice paddy" (田) (ta) and "middle" (中) (naka).
    • According to a 2008 study, Tanaka is the 4th most common surname in Japan.[51]

Trivia[]

  • Yuyuko's favorite gift is a tomato, which is her favorite food.
  • Yuyuko's weapons are kunai, which was originally a farming tool used in the Tensho Era of Japan. Ninjas utilized kunai as a type of multi-functional weapon to throw, use in close-quarter combat, or as a metal wedge like a crowbar. Rope was also sometimes tied to the ring of the kunai to enable the user to climb and reach high places.
    • Yuyuko's kunai are named 凛明亭遊眠 (Rinmeitei Yūmin), an imaginary rakugo stage name representing Yuyuko. Rakugo storytellers have stage names that are composed of a "family name" from the artistic family they belong to and a given name. Many rakugo family names are affixed with the word 亭 (tei), dating back to an Edo period literary practice[52].
    • The stage surname "Rinmeitei" takes "Rinmei" from "Rinmeikan" and adds "tei", and the given name "Yumin" means "play" (遊) () and "sleep" (眠) (min). Like all names with a given name and surname, the name is reversed in the English localization of Re LIVE.
  • Yuyuko's favorite rakugo story is "The Eel Shop".[53]
  • Yuyuko has a part-time shrine maiden gig.[54]
  • Yuyuko's favorite supernatural creature is Rokurokubi[55]
  • Yuyuko's mother is the one that picked out her practice outfit.[56]
  • Yuyuko has a dog named Momoko.[57]
  • The first Noh play Yuyuko saw was "Ataka."[58]
  • When Yuyuko is thinking about something very hard, she thinks in rakugo, specifically as a conversation between the characters Hatchan and Kuma-san.[59][60]

Gallery[]

Stage Cards[]

Memoirs[]


Outfits[]

*For Stage Girl Live2D Models, please visit their respective card pages.

Stamps[]

Emblem[]

References[]

  1. From Rinmeikan Girls School Yuyuko Tanaka Climax Act
  2. https://www.en.revuestarlight-relive.com/character/yuyuko/
  3. Rinmeikan Girls School Yuyuko Tanaka/Bond Story
  4. Rinmeikan Girls School/School Story#Part 1 Yuyuko: Maybe a kawaraban seller's here with woodblock newspapers.
  5. Eternal Brilliance - Romeo & Juliet/Story#Part 1 Yuyuko: Goggling here and wandering there... They're like herrings that have just come down from Hokkaido.
    Akira: Then, Tanaka, you must be a kamaboko.
    Yuyuko: ...! Yukishiro-san...you know the rakugo "Gonsuke's Fish"?
  6. Shuten-doji Fumi Yumeoji/Bond Story
  7. Yuyuko Tanaka/Theater Story#Have Compassion!
  8. Shōjo☆Kageki Revue Starlight Re LIVE/Story/Main Story 09: Downfall#Part 4-2 Yuyuko: I love rakugo and classical theater... No one understood me—
  9. Stage Girl Yuyuko Tanaka/Bond Story#Chapter 2Yuyuko: You need courage to reveal yourself and it's also embarrassing.
    Yuyuko: I don't want to admit it, but...somewhere inside me, there's a fear of not being accepted.
  10. SHIBAHAMA ~Two Girls' Xmas Rakugo~/Story
  11. 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 Magician Yuyuko Tanaka/Bond Story#Chapter 2
  12. 12.0 12.1 Fuma Kotaro Yuyuko Tanaka/Bond Story#Chapter 2
  13. Rinmeikan Girls School Yuyuko Tanaka/Bond Story Yuyuko: I don't have a clear idea how to do that yet, but I'm trying various things as part of my late-night writing.
    Yuyuko: That's another reason I'm so sleepy in the mornings...
  14. Shōjo☆Kageki Revue Starlight Re LIVE/Story/Main Story 09: Downfall#Part 4-1
  15. Juliet Yuyuko Tanaka/Bond Story#Chapter 2Tamao: You're sweating so much... Were you rehearsing?
    Yuyuko: ...No, not at all. As you can see, I was sleeping.
    Tamao: ...Right.
  16. Rinmeikan Girls School/School Story#Part 5Yuyuko: Ichie-san is doing her best to ask for your help. Take pity on her, if you have a heart.
  17. Shōjo☆Kageki Revue Starlight Re LIVE/Story/Main Story 13: Curtain Rises - The Journey Begins#Part 7
  18. Purple Clouds of the Afterworld/Story#Part 6 Yuyuko: (Tamao-senpai said she wanted to find something important to her.) Yuyuko: (But maybe she already found it a long time ago and just hasn't realized it yet. Heh heh...)
  19. Shōjo☆Kageki Revue Starlight Re LIVE/Story/Main Story 17: Stage Before Dawn#Part 10 Yuyuko: But the stage is alive... It's forever changing and is always new. Yuyuko: Then what about Tamao-senpai's stage?
  20. Future Pro Wrestling 2999/Story#Part 5 Yuyuko: It means exactly what I said. Fumi-senpai rushed off immediately after the read through...
    Yuyuko:Once she's been riled up, she's not going to just sit and take it.
  21. Rinmeikan Girls School Yuyuko Tanaka/Bond Story Yuyuko: I have a relative who does rakugo, and she's been doting on me since I was little.
  22. Rinmeikan Girls School Yuyuko Tanaka/Bond Story There aren't many places nowadays where you can study classical Japanese language and arts, so that's why I enrolled here.
  23. Rinmeikan Girls School/School Story#Part 6 Yuyuko: It's not like I joined the Performance Department because I love this school.
    Yuyuko: I chose this department because I thought it was kind of related to rakugo storytelling, which is my passion.
  24. Rui Akikaze/Quotes
    • Yukko and I became friends before I knew it. I feel very at ease around her.
  25. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsEX2BlAP1E&t=3162s 22:29
  26. Demon Hunter Suiren Yuyuko Tanaka Bond Level 15 Talk
  27. Demon Hunter Suiren Yuyuko Tanaka/Bond Story#Chapter 1
  28. Christmas Oyuyu Yuyuko Tanaka/Bond Story
  29. Shōjo☆Kageki Revue Starlight Re LIVE/Story/Main Story 13: Curtain Rises - The Journey Begins#Part 9
  30. Stage Girl Yuyuko Tanaka/Bond Story Chapter 2
  31. Shōjo☆Kageki Revue Starlight Re LIVE/Story/Main Story 13: Curtain Rises - The Journey Begins#Part 9 Yuyuko: Just like you love Tamao-senpai...
    Yuyuko: I also love you on stage.
  32. Magician Yuyuko Tanaka/Bond Story#Part 2 Nana: You must really love Rui-chan. Yuyuko: Huh... Um... Yuyuko: ...Yeah, I do.
  33. Magician Yuyuko Tanaka/Bond Story#Part 2 Yuyuko: That height and those long and supple limbs... I'm sure she'll [Rui] be able to become an even better performer than Tamao-senpai. I believe in her!
  34. Yuyuko Tanaka/Quotes#Little Red Riding Hood Yuyuko Tanaka 2 Rui is tall so she looks good in the hunter's clothes.
  35. Little Red Riding Hood Yuyuko Tanaka/Bond Story 2 Tamao: It's true that we're senior and junior as Rinmeikan students, but we're partners in the Performance Association. That is closer to friends, no? Tamao: Well... I think it might be more fitting to say allies.
  36. Shōjo☆Kageki Revue Starlight Re LIVE/Story/Main Story 09: Downfall#Part 3-2 Ichie: Oh, but what about Rui and Yuyuko...? Tamao: ...... Tamao: I don't think we should ask them to join us. Tamao: They would end up accepting even if it might not be in their best interest.
  37. Purehearted White Day Recipe/Story#Final Chapter
  38. Shōjo☆Kageki Revue Starlight Re LIVE/Story/Main Story 09: Downfall#Part 4-2 Yuyuko: Tamao-senpai — you told me you liked my rakugo. You all complimented my art. We stood together on the stage, we grew up together... I don't want to let go of our stage.
  39. The Idol of the Room
  40. Yuyuko Tanaka/Theater Story#Popular Ichie
  41. Rinmeikan Girls School/School Story#Part 6]]Yuyuko: And Tamao-senpai and Ichie-san have been good to me, so I figured I may as well take part in this if it helps them.
  42. Diaochan Ichie Otonashi/Bond Story#Chapter 1 Ichie: Diaochan could have used her charm to side with anyone, but she decided to use her good-looks and side with Wang Yun and Lu Bu.
    Yuyuko: She sounds like you in a way.
    Ichie: Heh Heh. I may be a charming young woman unrivalled through the whole land, but—
    Yuyuko: You don't pull any pranks on anyone other than us.
  43. Yuyuko Tanaka/Quotes#Revue OutfitI don't feel like I need to treat Ichie-san any special way just because she's a year older. I mean it in a good way.
  44. [[Yuyuko Tanaka/Theater Story#Snoozin' Weather
  45. Rinmeikan Girls School/School Story#Part 6
  46. Stage Girl Fumi Yumeoji/Bond Story
  47. Yuyuko Tanaka/Quotes#Little Red Riding Hood Yuyuko Tanaka 2 Fumi-senpai's acting has such a broad repertoire — from child roles to senior roles. I want to learn to be like that.
  48. Future Pro Wrestling 2999/Story#Part 5 Claudine: You mean Fumi is planning something? You have so much trust in her.
    Yuyuko: Yes. I've been watching her all along...
    Yuyuko: Rinmeikan's Stage Girl—Fumi Yumeoji.
  49. Magician Yuyuko Tanaka/Bond Story#Part 1
  50. SHIBAHAMA ~Two Girls' Xmas Rakugo~/Story#Part 2
  51. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_common_Japanese_surnames
  52. Rakugo: Performing Comedy and Cultural Heritage in Contemporary Tokyo
  53. Yuyuko Tanaka/Quotes#Revue Outfit
  54. New Year Essentials
  55. Yuyuko Tanaka/Quotes#Ghost Patrol Squad Member Yuyuko Tanaka
  56. Yuyuko Tanaka/Quotes#Rehearsal Outfit
  57. Yuyuko Tanaka/Quotes#Base
  58. Purple Clouds of the Afterworld/Story Part 5
  59. Christmas Oyuyu Yuyuko Tanaka/Bond Story
  60. Whirlwind Setsuna Ichie Otonashi/Bond Story#Chapter 2

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