Kabuki Kool - Season 2 / Year 2014

Kabuki Kool - Season 2 / Year 2014

Season 2 / Year 2014

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DatesApr 16, 2014 - Feb 18, 2015
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Episodes

Enjoying Kabuki with Ichikawa Somegoro VII
Year 2014Episode 128 min

Enjoying Kabuki with Ichikawa Somegoro VII

In the first program, we will watch entertaining short clips from great classics of kabuki as an easy key to enjoying the dazzling variety of kabuki. Also, Somegoro will explain why and how he became a kabuki actor and what it means to become part of a long acting tradition.

Apr 16, 2014
The Beauty of Onnagata
Year 2014Episode 228 min

The Beauty of Onnagata

This time we will look at one of the truly unique features of kabuki. There are no female actresses in kabuki and all female roles are played by male actors called "onnagata." Where did this tradition come from? What is the beauty of acting that can only be performed by onnagata? Join us as we explore the fascinating world of onnagata.

May 21, 2014
Unique Kabuki Stage Structures
Year 2014Episode 328 min

Unique Kabuki Stage Structures

This time we're looking at the unique stage devices used in kabuki performance -- amazing, ground-breaking mechanisms that have been used for over 250 years.

Jun 18, 2014
Larger-Than-Life Heroes
Year 2014Episode 428 min

Larger-Than-Life Heroes

Heroes with superhuman powers take the stage in aragoto plays which have stayed popular for over 300 years. Learn about its unique make-up and mie poses that gets the audience excited.

Jul 16, 2014
Kabuki's Leading Male Roles
Year 2014Episode 528 min

Kabuki's Leading Male Roles

Kabuki's leading male roles. There are so many different types, and even villains take the lead! But all of them are irresistibly attractive. Learn about their lives and tragic fates.

Sep 17, 2014
Chushingura: The Treasury of Loyal Retainers
Year 2014Episode 628 min

Chushingura: The Treasury of Loyal Retainers

Chushingura is a particularly important kabuki play, and has been hugely popular since its premiere over 200 years ago. Find out why, and the history behind this dramatic story about loyal samurai.

Oct 15, 2014
The Shakespeare of Japan: Chikamatsu Monzaemon
Year 2014Episode 728 min

The Shakespeare of Japan: Chikamatsu Monzaemon

Explore the world of Chikamatsu Monzaemon, one of Japan's greatest playwrights. His vivid depictions of raw human drama are still hugely popular today. He is nicknamed the "Japanese Shakespeare."

Nov 19, 2014
Unique Kabuki Props
Year 2014Episode 828 min

Unique Kabuki Props

Swords and pipes, fantastic objects and things from daily life — kabuki uses a variety of stage props, most of which have not changed since hundreds of years ago. Find out how kabuki actors make use of them to great effect.

Dec 17, 2014
Wagoto: Ladies' Man as Hero
Year 2014Episode 928 min

Wagoto: Ladies' Man as Hero

The heroes of wagoto style of kabuki aren't very strong or dependable. They are soft and romantic, and can also be comical at times. See Ichikawa Somegoro's delightful performance as a ladies' man.

Jan 21, 2015
Charming Villains
Year 2014Episode 1028 min

Charming Villains

The more attractive a villain is the more enjoyable kabuki becomes. From a murderous criminal to a scoundrel on the street, see the charming villains of kabuki take center stage.

Feb 18, 2015

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