Kabuki Kool - Season 3 / Year 2015

Kabuki Kool - Season 3 / Year 2015

Season 3 / Year 2015

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DatesApr 1, 2015 - Mar 2, 2016
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Episodes

Nakamura Kazutaro: The Rising Star of Onnagata
Year 2015Episode 128 min

Nakamura Kazutaro: The Rising Star of Onnagata

Meet Nakamura Kazutaro -- our new host and the rising star of kabuki. Born into a famous kabuki family, watch how he became a kabuki actor himself, along with some beautiful performances.

Apr 1, 2015
Four Seasons of Kabuki
Year 2015Episode 228 min

Four Seasons of Kabuki

Spring, summer, autumn, winter – Japan's beautiful seasons are ingeniously portrayed on the kabuki stage with magnificent sets, props and superb acting.

May 6, 2015
Onnagata Costumes
Year 2015Episode 328 min

Onnagata Costumes

The magnificent costumes of kabuki's female roles add flair to the stage. And their colors and designs can even represent the character's social status or her inner feelings.

Jun 3, 2015
Playing Different Onnagata Roles
Year 2015Episode 428 min

Playing Different Onnagata Roles

How does a man play a woman's role? See the process of this metamorphosis, beginning with makeup, along with highlights of plays that portray women of all kinds of social stations and ages.

Jul 1, 2015
Women of the Pleasure Quarters
Year 2015Episode 528 min

Women of the Pleasure Quarters

Many kabuki plays star beautiful courtesans – this time we feature the women of the pleasure quarters. Discover the glamorous allure which entangles both men and women.

Sep 2, 2015
Sugawara and the Secrets of Calligraphy
Year 2015Episode 628 min

Sugawara and the Secrets of Calligraphy

This time, a special feature on Sugawara and the Secrets of Calligraphy! A huge hit with the public in the Edo period, its story and stagecraft still enthrall people today.

Oct 7, 2015
Women in Love
Year 2015Episode 728 min

Women in Love

This time on KABUKI KOOL, discover the stories of this traditional performing art which are all about women in love. Doomed romances, love triangles, and death stalk the stage in the latest episode.

Nov 4, 2015
The Laughter of Kamigata Kabuki
Year 2015Episode 828 min

The Laughter of Kamigata Kabuki

This time on KABUKI KOOL, explore the laughter of Kamigata Kabuki. Discover how performing monkeys can add pathos to a touching scene, and the comic twists and turns taken by a lovesick hairdresser.

Dec 2, 2015
Hands-on Kabuki: Animals and Vehicles
Year 2015Episode 928 min

Hands-on Kabuki: Animals and Vehicles

This time on KABUKI KOOL, we leave the studio to explore the animals and transport systems used in kabuki plays. Discover how these amazing props and their sound effects add to the atmosphere on stage.

Jan 6, 2016
Hands-on Kabuki: Props and Sets
Year 2015Episode 1028 min

Hands-on Kabuki: Props and Sets

This time on KABUKI KOOL, we leave the studio to explore the sets and stagecraft of kabuki plays. Discover two new animals, and explore their history and effects.

Mar 2, 2016

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