KABUKI KOOL

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  • : 2014
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  • NHK
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2017
2017x8
Tachimawari Fight Scenes
Episode overview
01, 2017
This time on KABUKI KOOL, explore the intricate tachimawari or fight scenes, of kabuki plays. Actor Nakamura Kazutaro is joined by a tateshi, or action choreographer.
2017x9
Challenges of Modern Kabuki
Episode overview
01, 2017
This time on KABUKI KOOL, we move away from the classics to look at two modern kabuki plays. Actor Nakamura Kazutaro explains the challenges of performing new works.
2017x1
The Star Dramatists of Kabuki History
Episode overview
05, 2017
Explore 400 years of kabuki history through plays of different eras. Actor Nakamura Kazutaro introduces famous writers from each period.
2017x2
Imoseyama Onna Teikin (Husband and Wife Mountains)
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03, 2017
Explore the Japanese "Romeo and Juliet", Imoseyama Onna Teikin. Actor Nakamura Kazutaro introduces scenes from this deeply tragic romance.
2017x3
Onnagata Props
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07, 2017
Explore some of the props used by onnagata, kabuki actors who play female roles. A props expert joins actor Nakamura Kazutaro to explain how these items are made and how they're used in performance.
2017x4
Tachiyaku Male Roles
Episode overview
05, 2017
Kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke is in the studio with Nakamura Kazutaro and explores some of the male tachiyaku roles of kabuki, including tragic heroes and battle scenes.
2017x5
Powerful Aragoto Heroes
Episode overview
06, 2017
The strong, manly aragoto style of kabuki acting and plays is our focus this week. Join kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke and our guide Nakamura Kazutaro as they examine its history and try out some aragoto moves in the studio!
2017x6
A Visit to the Kabukiza
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04, 2017
Kabukiza is the only theater dedicated to showing kabuki all year round. Explore unique stage machinery based on centuries-old ideas, the backstage, roof garden, and shop.
2017x7
Kabuki Stage Sets
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01, 2017
Kabuki actor Nakamura Kazutaro explores the unique nature of kabuki stage sets, stage machinery, how these items are made, and the work done by stagehands during performances.

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