KABUKI KOOL

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2022
2022x1
Demons in Kabuki
Episode overview
Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the folklore and history behind Japanese Oni, or demons, and guides us through 3 spectacular kabuki dramas in which they play a central role. While .. show full overview
2022x2
Sogo from Sakura: A Farmer Martyr
Episode overview
Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the historic tale of Kiuchi Sogo, a village headman who sacrifices his life begging the shogun to save his fellow farmers from starvation. Even though he .. show full overview
2022x3
The Tale of Lord Okura: Dedicated to Genji's Revival
Episode overview
Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores a play where 2 people must hide their true characters and feelings to survive a turbulent historic era. In the final moments, Lord Okura appears in this spectacular costume to show that he is revealing his inner self.

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