Takarazuka fans are overwhelmingly female. They can range from junior high school girls to senior citizens, and actress Yuumi Hiro has suggested that one of the charms of Takarazuka is its ability to bridge intergenerational interests. Takarazuka plays are very family-friendly, and focus heavily on pretty and harmless romances. The often simple storylines and gorgeous productions make most of the larger plays easily accessible to non-Japanese speakers, and it's a very interesting world to explore.