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KABUKI KOOL

Season 6 • Episode 8 • Onnagata Romance

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KABUKI KOOL Season 6, Episode 8: Onnagata Romance

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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. Watch KABUKI KOOL Season 6, Episode 8 Onnagata Romance in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of KABUKI KOOL Season 6, Episode 8 and share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Episodes

10 episodes
1

Kabuki in Kyoto and Minami-za

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.

28 min
2

Bestsellers and Kabuki

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.

28 min
3

Kabuki at Eirakukan

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.

28 min
4

Sumo Wrestlers are the Heroes!

Today's play features two sumo wrestlers as protagonists! Kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke talks about sumo in the Edo period and the story of "Futatsu Chocho Kuruwa Nikki."

28 min
5

The Super Thief Ishikawa Goemon

Ishikawa Goemon is a legendary thief from the late 16th century who appears in several kabuki plays. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores what makes this figure so popular.

28 min
6

Kabuki Villains

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.

28 min
7

Kabuki Costumes

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.

28 min
8

Onnagata Romance

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.

28 min
9

Osome's Seven Roles

"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.

28 min
10

Tragic Hero Yoshitsune

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.

28 min