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INTRODUCTION THREAD TO BLACKSTAR THEATRE STARLESS— PART 2

Since Black Star ~Theatre Starless~ (a.k.a BSTS) has been out for quite a while now, I've decided to make a new introduction thread introducing BSTS once more. Buckle up, guys 'cause this will be a looong ride

#ブラスタ
WHAT IS BLACK STAR ~THEATRE STARLESS~?

Black Star ~Theatre Starless~, otherwise known as BSTS or burasuta, is a Japanese Gacha + Rhythm Mobile Game (aka "otoge") that was released on the 11th of September, 2019. It was created by Donuts, the creator of Tokyo 7th Sisters.
Here is their twitter: @Blackstar_ts
Here is their website: blackstar-ts.jp
The game centers around a newly-renewed show restaurant, "Theatre Starless", just called "Starless" for short, and the male employees who work and perform there.
You assume the role of (first name) Saki (last name) Kazami, a "special guest" at Starless and who is allegedly being targeted by an organization named "Black Card".
Prior to the game's release, multiple drama tracks featuring the boys were released on YouTube, featuring the arrival of Kei, who helps to renew Starless, which is currently in a run-down state due to the owner of the restaurant changing to a man named Haseyama—
who does not care for it, after the disappearance of the owner, directors and a staff member.

You can watch the drama tracks here: youtube.com/playlist?list=…
Let's answer the burning question: WHY SHOULD YOU PLAY BLACK STAR ~THEATRE STARLESS~?
1. WELL-WRITTEN AND UNIQUE PREMISE AND STORYLINE
The story of BSTS thoughtfully written, every action of each character heavy with meaning, each story revealing more and more about each character's personality and beliefs and foreshadowing what's to come.
The premise is also quite unique- as can be seen from above.
2. Unique characters
The cast of BSTS are all at least 18, the oldest cast member being 32 years old at the time this is written, because yes— characters age in BSTS. The characters are all wonderfully written, without being riddled with tropes and falling into flat stereotypes
Blackstar dares to have characters who are crass and insulting and relationships which are tense and complex. Each character is fundamentally different from the other, which makes every one of them interesting.
3. Unique gameplay
Blackstar is a vertical screen game, which is already quite unique, but the actual gameplay is even more unique. Attached to the normal rhythm mode is a life-saving, ACTUALLY GOOD auto mode, as well as the "rehearsal" function that—
—allows you to raise your team's strength without needing to level up your cards.
4. Good songs
THEY'RE GOOD. THE SONGS SLAP. THAT IS ALL
5. SINGERS
On the topic of good songs, the songs are not, in fact, done by the seiyuus/CVs of the boys (except in Heath's case). The songs are sung by both professional singers and utaites.
The current singers are: IDE TAKUYA, Fujita Ray, Kobayashi Taro, Kradness (YES KRADNESS), Stungun, Ajikko, Shakemi and Saitou Tomoki (from Academic Banana)
OK NOW WITHOUT FURTHER ADO LET'S GET TO WHAT YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR: THE BOYS
Quick context first: The boys are split both into two categories, Performer and Singer (sometimes both), and five teams: TeamK, TeamW, TeamP, TeamB and TeamC. Each team has a distinct style and all consist of one or two Singers and the rest being Performers.
These five teams all have a "top", the leader of the team, who is generally the most skilled of them all. Each team also has a "Number 2", which is basically a vice-leader.

OK LET'S JUMP RIGHT IN
TEAM K

Top: Kei
No.2: Ginsei
Singers: Yoshino, Kei
Performers: Ginsei, Gui, Sotetsu, Kei

Here is one of their Song MVs:
KEI
'Arrogant Polaris'
CV: Hino Satoshi
Singer: Fujita Ray

- Incredibly misjudged IRL to be a condescending, nasty person. Actually a huge period drama fan and learnt all his Japanese from there. Speaks like a feudal lord as a result. HE'S A WEEB, GUYS.

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-Donuts says he's amazing when he strips and tbh I agree
- Is super whipped for Saki, whom he has known since he was a child
- Single-handedly renewed Starless and is basically the acting manager.
- Hobby is roasting Haseyama slowly over a fire

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Introduction Video:

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GINSEI
'Faithful No.2'
CV: Kobayashi Yusuke

- Founder and leader of the Kei fanclub. Has said "Because Kei Said So" before.
- HE'S THREE ENTIRE YEARS OLDER THAN KEI. WHAT ARE YOU DOING
- Likes literature a lot he's a nerd he's so soft
- Calls Saki "princess" unironically

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- Dislikes his ikemen face because it makes him look like a host
- His part time job is teaching Gui how to be a functional human being.
Introduction Video:

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Gui
'A Dog Waiting For Its Master'
CV: Ishikawa Kaito

- wakaranai
- head empty only master
- Can do parkour
- Thinks Kei "smells like his master" and takes him as a "stand-in" master. Kei orders him to guard Saki so he's technically Saki's guard pup for now.

[1/2]
- believe me when I say he needs those lessons he takes from Ginsei
Introduction Video:

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SOTETSU
'Curious Lone Wolf'
CV: Takeuchi Ryota

- Likes stirring things up. He's basically the 😏 emoji. A WALKING LENNY FACE
- Friends with Kokuyo and joined Starless after a fight with him
- At this point he basically comes as a pair with Yoshino and likes teasing him.

[1/2]
- Part time info broker??
- When he's not doing mischief he acts as a reliable big brother figure to the other members of Starless
Introduction Video:

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YOSHINO
'Timid Singer'
CV: Tamaru Atsushi
Singer: Saitou Tomoki

- Looks baby but is actually 26 now (25 when the game began) and has massive self-esteem issues (Ginsei also has them I should have mentioned this)
- Wine = Water
- Has a very sweet friendship with Akira

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- Doesn't sing much actually because Kei is usually the one singing for TeamK
- Really clumsy and keeps accidentally buying coffee instead of water from the vending machine when stressed.
Introduction Video:

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TEAM W

Top: Kokuyo
No.2: Takami
Singers: Akira
Performers: Kokuyo, Takami, Sin, Taiga

Here is one of their Song MVs:
KOKUYO
'Wild Thug'
CV: Kondo Takashi

- The main reliable big brother figure to Mizuki, and constantly worries about him
- LIKES HOT MILK
- Spends half his time pining for Nekome (member who disappeared) and gets mad when someone mentions him
- Angry 24/7 actually

[1/2]
- Hobby is picking a fight with Kei
- Also respects the previous directors, the Miki couple, enough that he always follows their rule to never smoke in front of customers.
- The first member of Starless
Introduction Video:

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AKIRA
'Orthodox Singer With A Showy Attitude'
CV: Okino Koji
Singer: Kobayashi Taro

- PLAYS RHYTHM GAMES his gacha luck is probably better than yours
- Will flirt with Saki right in front of Kei, either has no fear or is just stupid (He's just stupid)

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- Is actually a really good friend and offers his unwavering support, especially to his fellow singers.
- Likes girls BUT ALSO he says gay rights
- Thinks he's cool when he sings
- Kokuyo's close friend

Introduction Video:

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(Also he'll appear a LOT in this thread, just a warning)
TAKAMI
'Bona-fide Adult'
CV: Shingaki Tarusuke

- HAS A PARROT
- The only one who can perfectly understand Sin's cryptic chuuni speak and acts as his Google Translate... his Sinterpreter, if you will
- Fishy

Introduction Video:
SIN
'Mysterious And Intelligent'
CV: Tsuda Kenjiro

- Crows are his friends
- Akira in particular REALLY hates how he speaks, but most others cannot understand most of what he's saying
- Likes chess and reading
- Oldest cast member of Starless

[1/2]
Introduction Video:

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TAIGA
'Unmotivated Engineer'
CV: Akiya Hiroto

- Nekome's younger brother who's looking for him, is kind of bros with Kokuyo
- Coffee is his blood electronics are his bones
- ACTUALLY A HACKER HIS ONLINE HANDLE IS ALSO TAIGA
- IT otaku and gamer
- Also apparently he vapes

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Introduction Video:

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TEAM P

Top: Rindou
No.2: Maica
Performers: Rindou, Shinju, Menou, Yakou
Singers: Maica, Rindou

Here is one of their Song MVs:
RINDOU
'Fallen Idol'
CV: Nakajima Yoshiki
Singer: Ajikko

- Backbone of TeamP and is constantly tired and stressed someone save him
- Please take care of him his immune system is nonexistent and he keeps overworking
- Akira is also really soft n concerned for him

[1/2]t
- Everyone in TeamP respects him which is a first for all the teams (Shinju especially admires him)
- He actually a megane and sometimes puts his hair over his glasses RINDOU WHY
- Dubbed "Starless' Prince"
Introduction Video:

[2/2]
SHINJU
'A Poor Yet Lively Idol'
CV: Osaka Ryota
Singer: Stungun

- ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️
- Not a singer but sings for like 0.5s in bokusube
- Was actually an idol trainee and was in the same group as Yakou
- Poor, please help him he works so many jobs

[1/2]
- Cares a lot about his teammates/colleagues even if they hurt him
- Has the cutest pouty face next to Mizuki you WILL want to give him a hug
Introduction Video:

[2/2]
MENOU
'A Different Person Onstage'
CV: Saitou Souma

- Likes chicken nuggets
- Sleeps like a baby and by that I mean he sleeps anywhere and everywhere at any time of the day
- Actually doesn't sleep onstage he's really enthusiastic and loves acting

[1/2]
- Will 100% use you for his own gain
- Has some screws loose and thanks people when they call him out on it
- Despite loving baths and hot springs, he is confirmed to Not Be A Girl by Akira, who comments that he is ご立派ですし
Introduction Video:

[2/2]
MAICA
'Morose Beauty'
CV: Murase Ayumu
Singer: kradness

- YES I SAID KRADNESS YES IT IS KRADNESS
- Canonly uses social media and posts a lot of selfies he is Social Media Influencer tm DO NOT GHOST HIM
- Will not hesitate to punch a wall (or you)

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- Doesn't like being called cute or a girl and has a really short temper (DONUTS CANONLY DESCRIBES HIM AS TSUNDERE)
- Bonbon #2
- Actually the oldest in TeamP
- Childhood friends with Qu!!
Introduction Video:

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YAKOU
CV: Kawanishi Kengo

- College kid, has all his shit together
- *ginsei voice* he's Normal Why Is He Here (but also it's cool because he's cool coz we nerd together)
- Knew Shinju back when they were idol trainees and had some beef with him but they buddies now

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- Really hates losing/giving up halfway
- *whispers* i really love you why won't you come home to me
Introduction Video:

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TEAM B

Top: Mizuki
No.2: Lico
Performers: Mizuki, Lico, Kongou, Ran
Singer/MC: Heath

Here is one of their song MVs:
MIZUKI
'Aggressive Wild Dog'
CV: Okamoto Nobuhiko

- Feral pup, anger too big, must be restrained by Kongou at all times
- HIS LAUGH IS THE CUTEST THING EVER
- Used to be from TeamP but hated it and still hates Rindou
- Keeps stealing food and once unknowingly stole caviar

[1/2]
- His way of saying hello is by giving the other person a flying kick (Akira is one of the victims)
- Acts like a babey brother to Kokuyo and a few other cast members but also is a good leader and worries about Heath a LOT
Introduction Video:

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LICO
' Narcissistic Former Host'
CV: Ogasawara Jin

- Rat
- Used to be from Team K but hates Kei and moved when Mizuki formed TeamB
- Good at customer service and is really flirty with girls— he calls Saki "little bird"

[1/2]
- Is so used to Saki blowing him off that he is genuinely surprised when she doesn't ditch him in 0.1s
- Was bullied a lot in TeamK because he was so stuck-up but now he has to take care of 2 feral dogs and 1 corpse
Introduction Video:

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HEATH
'Weak, Sickly Singer'
CV: Ide Takuya
Singer/MC: IDE TAKUYA

- aforementioned corpse
- Really attached to his songs and refuses to sing a song that isn't his
- The only thing he can do is sing/rap/write songs look at his dance stat it's literally maxed 600 on his 5*

[1/2]
- MIZUKI BANNED HIM FROM MOVING ONSTAGE
- Can see the colors of people's auras and does tarot!!
- Everyone is soft with him. Kei. Mizuki. Akira. No one is spared
- 僕の目を見ろ
Introduction Video:

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RAN
'The No.1 Energetic Brat'
CV: Abe Atsushi

- Feral dog #2 and is buddies with Mizuki (Feral dog #1)
- Speaks in kind-of Kansai-ben but it's fake
- Shark teeth!!
- Calls beating up people in the back alley of Starless 'taking out the trash'
- Good at peeling potatoes

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- Currently the youngest member of Starless, literal bapy (HE'S BORN IN 2001 HOLY CRAP)
- Haseyama's Associate
Introduction Video:

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KONGOU
'The Cook, An Ex-Wrestler'
CV: Tadokoro Hinata

- Dad of TeamB, ex-Kitchen Staff but still cooks for everyone (Mizuki likes stealing food off of him)
- Also ex-pro wrestler and used to do rhythmic gymnastics???
- HE STANS IDOLS TOO
- Second oldest at 31!!

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Introduction Video:

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TEAM C

Top: Mokuren
No.2: Qu
Performers: Mokuren, Qu, Kasumi, HARI
Singer: Zakuro

Here is one of their Song MVs:
MOKUREN
'Natural Born Dancer'
CV: Saiga Mitsuki

- NO DANCE NO LIFE
- Gender unknown
- WILL NOT HESITATE TO KICK YOU IF YOU APPROACH THEM FROM BEHIND. AKIRA IS A VERY COMMON VICTIM. DO NOT BE LIKE AKIRA
- Used to be from TeamW
- Perpetually hungry

[1/2]
- Also call you Hime and steals you away right in front of Kei, either fearless or just stupid. (They're fearless)
Introduction Video:

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QU
'Exceeding Beautiful High-heeled Man'
CV: Kobayashi Yuu

- EX-DRAG QUEEN EX-MODEL EX-MAKEUP ARTIST
- CANON BI WITH PREFERENCE FOR MEN HE LIKES SMOKERS AND FLIRTS WITH KOKUYO
- Used to be from TeamP
- Good friends with Mokuren
Introduction Video:
KASUMI
'Mob Of The Mob'
CV: Hirakawa Daisuke

- Mob
- Absolutely 0 presence
- Works as a salaryman in the day and pays his taxes
- Saki gets scared when he appears bc he's so silent
- Used to be in TeamW
- Donuts = Water
Introduction Video:
HARI
'High-specs Rookie'
CV: Hideaki Kabumoto

- Bonbon #1
- Dad says it's my turn to be a Starless cast member
- He picked his name out all smuglike but IT JUST MEANS GLASS
- MOKUREN-SENPAI PLEASE NOTICE ME

[1/2]
- Capable of terrorizing Haseyama with the power of My Father Will Hear About This
- Mokuren was super against him being in Starless but Kei was like Yer A Starless Cast Now, Hari
Introduction Video:

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ZAKURO
'A Little Devil You Just Can't Hate'
CV: Shirai Yusuke
Singer: Shakemi

- Ara ara oya oya fumu fumu yare yare naruhodo naruhodo gokigen yo gokigen yo hatesate
- Knows Kei and has anime amnesia
- Really good at making everyone (and even Yoshino) angy

[1/2]
- Was in TeamK for a really short while (replacing Lico when he left)
Introduction Video:

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HASEYAMA
'That Muscle'
Owner
CV: Fukada Kenji

- Mr. Krabs of Starless
- Replaced Iwami (previous owner) when he, the Mikis and Nekome disappeared
- Wants to turn Starless into a host club because host clubs make $$$
- Everyone is waiting for his retirement
UNEI
Staff
'The Overworked Staff Member'
CV: Oota Masaki

- Tired tm overworked tm underpaid tm tm tm
- People (not limited to Mokuren) keep eating his food
- Apparently his job description includes "running errands for the cast members"
- Literally did not deserve any of this
AAAAND this is the end of the thread!! I hope you enjoyed reading it. Congrats if you made it this far, and consider checking out the Black Star Theatre Starless Discord Fanserver I made!!

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