Kabuki Kool

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores ``The Battles of Coxinga`` by Chikamatsu Monzaemon, which is about a Sino-Japanese hero fighting for a family that his father used to work for.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains heroic archetypes in kabuki, including sweet, funny and bad boys.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains the origins and meanings of kabuki's unique makeup, its onnagata techniques and stage machinery.

Renowned kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke shares the different attractions of kabuki theater and highlights some of his performances.

Choreographers create the movement and staging of a kabuki performance, contributing hugely to its appeal. Our guest, expert choreographer Fujima Kanjuro, talks about the intricacies of the job.

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``Scarface Yosaburo`` is a renowned kabuki play from the late Edo period, telling the poignant romance of a young, beautiful couple in classic Edo style.

Kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke discusses the second half of Chushingura, from the colorful pleasure quarters of Gion to tense drama in a remote villa.

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Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the moving story from the two acts of ``Genpei Nunobiki no Taki.``

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke introduces a variety of props used by the male roles in kabuki, including katana swords, tobacco pipes, footwear and gold coins.

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Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the sometimes tragic and occasionally comical relationships between married couples in kabuki.

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No episode description is available yet.

Kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke discusses the second half of Chushingura, from the colorful pleasure quarters of Gion to tense drama in a remote villa.

Exploring the world of Kabuki, featuring modern themes and Kabuki's creative staging.

Choreographers create the movement and staging of a kabuki performance, contributing hugely to its appeal. Our guest, expert choreographer Fujima Kanjuro, talks about the intricacies of the job.

Exploring the world of Kabuki, featuring modern themes and Kabuki's creative staging.

"Scarface Yosaburo" is a renowned kabuki play from the late Edo period, telling the poignant romance of a young, beautiful couple in classic Edo style.

Exploring the world of Kabuki, featuring modern themes and Kabuki's creative staging.

Renowned kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke shares the different attractions of kabuki theater and highlights some of his performances.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains the origins and meanings of kabuki's unique makeup, its onnagata techniques and stage machinery.

No episode description is available yet.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains heroic archetypes in kabuki, including sweet, funny and bad boys.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores "The Battles of Coxinga" by Chikamatsu Monzaemon, which is about a Sino-Japanese hero fighting for a family that his father used to work for.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the sometimes tragic and occasionally comical relationships between married couples in kabuki.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke introduces a variety of props used by the male roles in kabuki, including katana swords, tobacco pipes, footwear and gold coins.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the moving story from the two acts of "Genpei Nunobiki no Taki."

How do the cast and crew prepare for a kabuki performance?; actor Kataoka Ainosuke guides us through the rehearsals and technical complexities of a recent nationwide tour.