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KABUKI KOOL Season 5

April. 04,2018
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KABUKI KOOL

Kabuki is a world-class theater with a history of over 400 years, but is also exciting entertainment. What is the secret of its enduring attraction? Haruka Christine, Nakamura Kazutaro, and Ichikawa Somegoro guide us through the world of kabuki.

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KABUKI KOOL

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Kabuki is a world-class theater with a history of over 400 years, but is also exciting entertainment. What is the secret of its enduring attraction? Haruka Christine, Nakamura Kazutaro, and Ichikawa Somegoro guide us through the world of kabuki.

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KABUKI KOOL Season 5 Full Episode Guide

Episode 10 - Kabuki Dance for Tachiyaku Male Roles
Episode 9 - Sankyoku: Kabuki Chamber Music
Episode 8 - Before a Kabuki Tour Begins
Episode 7 - Genpei Nunobiki no Taki: The White Cascade of the Genji Banner
Episode 6 - Props for Male Roles
First Aired: October. 03,2018

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke reveals the wide variety of props used by tachiyaku, the male roles in kabuki. Explore the all-important katana sword, tobacco pipes, footwear and gold coins.

Episode 5 - Married Love
First Aired: September. 05,2018

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the sometimes tragic and occasionally comical relationships between married couples in kabuki. Explore these dramatic tales of fidelity and romance.

Episode 4 - The Battles of Coxinga
First Aired: July. 04,2018

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores "The Battles of Coxinga" by Chikamatsu Monzemon. It's an epic tale with a Sino-Japanese hero taking up arms in China for the family his father once served.

Episode 3 - Handsome Heroes of Kabuki
Episode 2 - Kabuki Conventions
First Aired: May. 02,2018

Explore the fascinating conventions and traditions of kabuki. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains the origins and meanings of kabuki's unique make-up, its onnagata techniques, and stage machinery.

Episode 1 - Enjoying Kabuki with Kataoka Ainosuke
First Aired: April. 04,2018

This time Kataoka Ainosuke takes his first turn as our host. Ainosuke is a renowned kabuki actor. He'll be our guide to the attractions of kabuki looking at some of the roles he's played.

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