KABUKI KOOL (2014)
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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Episodes
- 1 1. Nakamura Kazutaro: The Rising Star of Onnagata2015-04-01 · 28mMeet 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 perfor
- 2 2. Four Seasons of Kabuki2015-05-06 · 28mSpring, summer, autumn, winter – Japan’s beautiful seasons are ingeniously portrayed on the kabuki stage with magnificent sets, props and superb acting.
- 3 3. Onnagata Costumes2015-06-03 · 28mThe 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.
- 4 4. Playing Different Onnagata Roles2015-07-01 · 28mHow 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
- 5 5. Women of the Pleasure Quarters2015-09-02 · 28mMany 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.
- 6 6. Sugawara and the Secrets of Calligraphy2015-10-07 · 28mThis 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 enthral people today.
- 7 7. Women In Love2015-11-04 · 28mWe discover the stories of this traditional performing art which are all about women in love. Doomed romances, love triangles, and death stalk the stage.
- 8 8. The Laughter of Kamigata Kabuki2015-12-02 · 28mThis 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 lov
- 9 9. Hands-on Kabuki: Animals and Vehicles2016-01-06 · 28mThis 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
- 10 10. Hands-on Kabuki: Props and Sets2016-03-02 · 28mThis 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.
Cast
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