Otome real name was Eiko Torii (鳥居 栄子 Torii Eiko).[1] Otome was born on October 9, 1905, in Tokyo.[1][4] Otome joined the Takarazuka Girls' Revue Company (current Takarazuka Revue Company) in response to student recruitment when the first performance in Tokyo was held (1918).[5] At that time, Otome became the first member (student) from Tokyo along with Otowako Hatsuse and Shizuko Hisakata.[5] Otome appeared in many dance works, including the opera "Parisette", "Boshibari" and "Yakkodojoji".[4] Otome also played the role of Ushiwakamaru in Kurama Tengu (1919), and she also played samurai role in Jorokumo (1924).[3] Since Otome was transferred to the head of the newly established dance department, she devoted herself to teaching the younger generation and nurtured many star members.[4] Otome was awarded the Medal with Purple Ribbon in 1958 in recognition of her devotion to Japanese dance for 40 years.[4] Otome was also awarded the Fourth Order of the Precious Crown in 1976.[3] On May 30, 1980, Otome died while still in the group.[1] After the death of Otome, she was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Takarazuka Revue.[6]
Otome's younger sisters were Kayoko Kumono and Tsuruko Ikebe (池邊鶴子, new font: 池辺鶴子).[7]
