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Kuromyu 2 - My review
Jul. 6th, 2015 02:43 pmKuroshitsuji: The Most Beautiful DEATH in The World 千の魂と堕ちた死神 (Sen no Tamashī to Ochita Shinigami - A Thousand Souls and A Fallen Grim Reaper) is the second musical spin-off from the Kuroshitsuji series.[1] The musical also had a second run that was premiered on May–July 2013. (source: wikia)
I read about this musical years ago but I couldn't get myself to watch it. I don't know exactly why.. maybe because I could not see KS as a musical? Or maybe because I decided to stick to the manga only? Because the anime was a disappointment, and the movie.. better not talk about it.
Anyway, lately I've been following Matsushita Yuta a little bit, and when I saw a photo of Uehara Takuya, my, I became almost obsessed. Why, he looks exactly like Bakanishi. I couldn't help but daydream about a possible dorama with Kame and Uehara (yes, nice to meet you, I am an Akame fan). Even if they look like twins, I like Uehara more (hello, I can't stand Bakanishi). So these two little actors were the main key for me to watch the Musical.
Alas, I am not disappointed at all! This 2nd musical was excellent. I am almost green with envy for the people who were lucky to watch this live. The actors were identical to the manga. Amazing. The clothes, top quality. The set... breathtaking.
Yuya as Sebastian Michaelis. WOW. And Sebastian is not anyone, so Yuya had a huge responsibility. He was perfect. His pose, his voice! I love every time he sang. He has a beautiful voice. He is very good-looking. Cute but manly too (Sebastian cannot be just cute... or cute at all). His wig was great! I can't praise him enough.
The little boy who played Ciel. Nishii Yukito (Yukito!). He is such a great actor. I watched him in "Confessions" and he really does the mean look so good! He looked so much like Ciel: a cute little spoiled brat. His costumes were excellent, including the gorgeous dress he wore once. His singing voice was not too good, but when he talked was excellent (very similar to Ciel-anime).
Uehara as Grell.. Do I need to say more than what it was already said? Crazy as Grell, I loved his songs (his solo and the one with the other Shinigamis), his costume, and his talking voice. The only thing that disappoint me a little bit was that I thought his role was going to be bigger. He steals the show every time he was on stage, and not only because he was the only one with colorful clothes. The funniest lines were all from him, like when he said Sebastian kept him awake all night. I loved it! Lots of fanservice.
Ohhh, Undertaker was top-notch too. I loved him, his little laugh, and his costume! I am glad he had a part in this Musical, cuz Undertaker is an excellent character.
I can't praise enough the other Shinigamis and the Phantomphive servants. It is like the manga characters were brought to life. The song "The Shinigami Dispatch Society" may be my favorite, because it was funny and it included an excellent dance! And it was a plus that the dancers were handsome guys in suit <3 and that Grell, in his red suit, was impossible not to see (and the actor who played William was very, very pretty).
Two little things I did not like that much. First, the actor who played Viscount Druitt. I can't say exactly why, but he did not resemble Druitt as much. As I hoped, at least. And I am not referring to his costume or face. More like, his personality. Something was off. He was a very good singer, but I was not dazzled by his performance.
The other thing is that Alan and Eric were too much of main characters to my liking. I prefer if there were more Ciel/Sebastian, more Grell, instead of these two pathetic characters. Maybe it did not help that I don't know them (they are not part of the recurring roles in the manga).
Overall, I loved this musical. I found the subtitled Kuromyu I (yayyy!!) but nothing on the Kuromyu III (boooo). Although I am going to miss this Ciel (he was too perfect!), I am sure the other Ciel is not going to let me down.
My rating: 10/10
I read about this musical years ago but I couldn't get myself to watch it. I don't know exactly why.. maybe because I could not see KS as a musical? Or maybe because I decided to stick to the manga only? Because the anime was a disappointment, and the movie.. better not talk about it.
Anyway, lately I've been following Matsushita Yuta a little bit, and when I saw a photo of Uehara Takuya, my, I became almost obsessed. Why, he looks exactly like Bakanishi. I couldn't help but daydream about a possible dorama with Kame and Uehara (yes, nice to meet you, I am an Akame fan). Even if they look like twins, I like Uehara more (hello, I can't stand Bakanishi). So these two little actors were the main key for me to watch the Musical.
Alas, I am not disappointed at all! This 2nd musical was excellent. I am almost green with envy for the people who were lucky to watch this live. The actors were identical to the manga. Amazing. The clothes, top quality. The set... breathtaking.
Yuya as Sebastian Michaelis. WOW. And Sebastian is not anyone, so Yuya had a huge responsibility. He was perfect. His pose, his voice! I love every time he sang. He has a beautiful voice. He is very good-looking. Cute but manly too (Sebastian cannot be just cute... or cute at all). His wig was great! I can't praise him enough.
The little boy who played Ciel. Nishii Yukito (Yukito!). He is such a great actor. I watched him in "Confessions" and he really does the mean look so good! He looked so much like Ciel: a cute little spoiled brat. His costumes were excellent, including the gorgeous dress he wore once. His singing voice was not too good, but when he talked was excellent (very similar to Ciel-anime).
Uehara as Grell.. Do I need to say more than what it was already said? Crazy as Grell, I loved his songs (his solo and the one with the other Shinigamis), his costume, and his talking voice. The only thing that disappoint me a little bit was that I thought his role was going to be bigger. He steals the show every time he was on stage, and not only because he was the only one with colorful clothes. The funniest lines were all from him, like when he said Sebastian kept him awake all night. I loved it! Lots of fanservice.
Ohhh, Undertaker was top-notch too. I loved him, his little laugh, and his costume! I am glad he had a part in this Musical, cuz Undertaker is an excellent character.
I can't praise enough the other Shinigamis and the Phantomphive servants. It is like the manga characters were brought to life. The song "The Shinigami Dispatch Society" may be my favorite, because it was funny and it included an excellent dance! And it was a plus that the dancers were handsome guys in suit <3 and that Grell, in his red suit, was impossible not to see (and the actor who played William was very, very pretty).
Two little things I did not like that much. First, the actor who played Viscount Druitt. I can't say exactly why, but he did not resemble Druitt as much. As I hoped, at least. And I am not referring to his costume or face. More like, his personality. Something was off. He was a very good singer, but I was not dazzled by his performance.
The other thing is that Alan and Eric were too much of main characters to my liking. I prefer if there were more Ciel/Sebastian, more Grell, instead of these two pathetic characters. Maybe it did not help that I don't know them (they are not part of the recurring roles in the manga).
Overall, I loved this musical. I found the subtitled Kuromyu I (yayyy!!) but nothing on the Kuromyu III (boooo). Although I am going to miss this Ciel (he was too perfect!), I am sure the other Ciel is not going to let me down.
My rating: 10/10
