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KABUKI KOOL Season 6

April. 03,2019
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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 6 Full Episode Guide

Episode 10 - Tragic Hero Yoshitsune
First Aired: March. 04,2020

The historic figure of Minamoto no Yoshitsune has been immortalized in many kabuki plays as a child, a skilled warrior, and a tragic hero. Explore with actor Kataoka Ainosuke.

Episode 9 - Osome's Seven Roles
First Aired: February. 05,2020

"Osome's Seven Roles" is a tour de force where seven parts, male and female, young and old are played by a single onnagata actor. Our guest Nakamura Kazutaro will tell us all about it.

Episode 8 - Onnagata Romance
First Aired: January. 08,2020

Love for family and romance are central themes in the story of many female characters in kabuki. Studio guest and onnagata actor Nakamura Kazutaro reveals techniques he uses on stage.

Episode 7 - Kabuki Costumes
First Aired: November. 06,2019

Pattern, color, design, and tradition all play a role in creating kabuki characters. Expert Takahiro Ebisawa joins actor Kataoka Ainosuke to explore the fascinating world of costuming.

Episode 6 - Kabuki Villains
First Aired: October. 02,2019

Every hero needs a good villain, and kabuki has everything from ambitious schemers to vile seducers, and even the odd comic villain. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the roles' appeal.

Episode 5 - The Super Thief Ishikawa Goemon
Episode 4 - Sumo Wrestlers are the Heroes!
Episode 3 - Kabuki at Eirakukan
First Aired: June. 05,2019

Eirakukan is a historic theater in Hyogo Prefecture. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains how traditional seating and a small capacity create an extraordinary and intimate atmosphere.

Episode 2 - Bestsellers and Kabuki
First Aired: May. 01,2019

Discover the historic and modern kabuki plays based on bestsellers! Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores two plays from the Edo period and one based on a modern manga series, Naruto.

Episode 1 - Kabuki in Kyoto and Minami-za
First Aired: April. 03,2019

Discover the many complex connections between kabuki and the historic capital of Kyoto. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the newly restored Minami-za theater and plays set in Kyoto.

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