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2014 • 10 Episodes

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Enjoying Kabuki with Ichikawa Somegoro VII

S01 E01 • Wednesday, Apr 16, 2014 • Apr 16 • 28m

In the first program, we will watch entertaining short clips from great classics of kabuki as an easy key to enjoying the dazzling variety of kabuki. Also, Somegoro will explain why and how he became a kabuki actor and what it means to become part of a long acting tradition.

The Beauty of Onnagata

S01 E02 • Wednesday, May 21, 2014 • May 21 • 28m

This time we will look at one of the truly unique features of kabuki. There are no female actresses in kabuki and all female roles are played by male actors called "onnagata." Where did this tradition come from? What is the beauty of acting that can only be performed by onnagata? Join us as we explore the fascinating world of onnagata.

Unique Kabuki Stage Structures

S01 E03 • Wednesday, Jun 18, 2014 • Jun 18 • 28m

This time we're looking at the unique stage devices used in kabuki performance -- amazing, ground-breaking mechanisms that have been used for over 250 years.

Larger-Than-Life Heroes

S01 E04 • Wednesday, Jul 16, 2014 • Jul 16 • 28m

Heroes with superhuman powers take the stage in aragoto plays which have stayed popular for over 300 years. Learn about its unique make-up and mie poses that gets the audience excited.

Kabuki's Leading Male Roles

S01 E05 • Wednesday, Sep 17, 2014 • Sep 17 • 28m

Kabuki's leading male roles. There are so many different types, and even villains take the lead! But all of them are irresistibly attractive. Learn about their lives and tragic fates.

Chushingura: The Treasury of Loyal Retainers

S01 E06 • Wednesday, Oct 15, 2014 • Oct 15 • 28m

Chushingura is a particularly important kabuki play, and has been hugely popular since its premiere over 200 years ago. Find out why, and the history behind this dramatic story about loyal samurai.

The Shakespeare of Japan: Chikamatsu Monzaemon

S01 E07 • Wednesday, Nov 19, 2014 • Nov 19 • 28m

Explore the world of Chikamatsu Monzaemon, one of Japan's greatest playwrights. His vivid depictions of raw human drama are still hugely popular today. He is nicknamed the "Japanese Shakespeare."

Unique Kabuki Props

S01 E08 • Wednesday, Dec 17, 2014 • Dec 17 • 28m

Swords and pipes, fantastic objects and things from daily life — kabuki uses a variety of stage props, most of which have not changed since hundreds of years ago. Find out how kabuki actors make use of them to great effect.

Wagoto: Ladies' Man as Hero

S01 E09 • Wednesday, Jan 21, 2015 • Jan 21 • 28m

The heroes of wagoto style of kabuki aren't very strong or dependable. They are soft and romantic, and can also be comical at times. See Ichikawa Somegoro's delightful performance as a ladies' man.

Charming Villains

S01 E10 • Wednesday, Feb 18, 2015 • Feb 18 • 28m

The more attractive a villain is the more enjoyable kabuki becomes. From a murderous criminal to a scoundrel on the street, see the charming villains of kabuki take center stage.

KABUKI KOOL

Season 1

2014 • 10 Episodes

Activity from Friends

Enjoying Kabuki with Ichikawa Somegoro VII

S01 E01 • Wednesday, Apr 16, 2014 • Apr 16 • 28m

The Beauty of Onnagata

S01 E02 • Wednesday, May 21, 2014 • May 21 • 28m

Unique Kabuki Stage Structures

S01 E03 • Wednesday, Jun 18, 2014 • Jun 18 • 28m

This time we're looking at the unique stage devices used in kabuki performance -- amazing, ground-breaking mechanisms that have been used for over 250 years.

Larger-Than-Life Heroes

S01 E04 • Wednesday, Jul 16, 2014 • Jul 16 • 28m

Heroes with superhuman powers take the stage in aragoto plays which have stayed popular for over 300 years. Learn about its unique make-up and mie poses that gets the audience excited.

Kabuki's Leading Male Roles

S01 E05 • Wednesday, Sep 17, 2014 • Sep 17 • 28m

Kabuki's leading male roles. There are so many different types, and even villains take the lead! But all of them are irresistibly attractive. Learn about their lives and tragic fates.

Chushingura: The Treasury of Loyal Retainers

S01 E06 • Wednesday, Oct 15, 2014 • Oct 15 • 28m

Chushingura is a particularly important kabuki play, and has been hugely popular since its premiere over 200 years ago. Find out why, and the history behind this dramatic story about loyal samurai.

The Shakespeare of Japan: Chikamatsu Monzaemon

S01 E07 • Wednesday, Nov 19, 2014 • Nov 19 • 28m

Explore the world of Chikamatsu Monzaemon, one of Japan's greatest playwrights. His vivid depictions of raw human drama are still hugely popular today. He is nicknamed the "Japanese Shakespeare."

Unique Kabuki Props

S01 E08 • Wednesday, Dec 17, 2014 • Dec 17 • 28m

Wagoto: Ladies' Man as Hero

S01 E09 • Wednesday, Jan 21, 2015 • Jan 21 • 28m

The heroes of wagoto style of kabuki aren't very strong or dependable. They are soft and romantic, and can also be comical at times. See Ichikawa Somegoro's delightful performance as a ladies' man.

Charming Villains

S01 E10 • Wednesday, Feb 18, 2015 • Feb 18 • 28m

The more attractive a villain is the more enjoyable kabuki becomes. From a murderous criminal to a scoundrel on the street, see the charming villains of kabuki take center stage.

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KABUKI KOOL

Season 1

2014 • 10 Episodes

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Enjoying Kabuki with Ichikawa Somegoro VII

S01 E01 • Wednesday, Apr 16, 2014 • Apr 16 • 28m

The Beauty of Onnagata

S01 E02 • Wednesday, May 21, 2014 • May 21 • 28m

Unique Kabuki Stage Structures

S01 E03 • Wednesday, Jun 18, 2014 • Jun 18 • 28m

This time we're looking at the unique stage devices used in kabuki performance -- amazing, ground-breaking mechanisms that have been used for over 250 years.

Larger-Than-Life Heroes

S01 E04 • Wednesday, Jul 16, 2014 • Jul 16 • 28m

Heroes with superhuman powers take the stage in aragoto plays which have stayed popular for over 300 years. Learn about its unique make-up and mie poses that gets the audience excited.

Kabuki's Leading Male Roles

S01 E05 • Wednesday, Sep 17, 2014 • Sep 17 • 28m

Kabuki's leading male roles. There are so many different types, and even villains take the lead! But all of them are irresistibly attractive. Learn about their lives and tragic fates.

Chushingura: The Treasury of Loyal Retainers

S01 E06 • Wednesday, Oct 15, 2014 • Oct 15 • 28m

Chushingura is a particularly important kabuki play, and has been hugely popular since its premiere over 200 years ago. Find out why, and the history behind this dramatic story about loyal samurai.

The Shakespeare of Japan: Chikamatsu Monzaemon

S01 E07 • Wednesday, Nov 19, 2014 • Nov 19 • 28m

Explore the world of Chikamatsu Monzaemon, one of Japan's greatest playwrights. His vivid depictions of raw human drama are still hugely popular today. He is nicknamed the "Japanese Shakespeare."

Unique Kabuki Props

S01 E08 • Wednesday, Dec 17, 2014 • Dec 17 • 28m

Wagoto: Ladies' Man as Hero

S01 E09 • Wednesday, Jan 21, 2015 • Jan 21 • 28m

The heroes of wagoto style of kabuki aren't very strong or dependable. They are soft and romantic, and can also be comical at times. See Ichikawa Somegoro's delightful performance as a ladies' man.

Charming Villains

S01 E10 • Wednesday, Feb 18, 2015 • Feb 18 • 28m

The more attractive a villain is the more enjoyable kabuki becomes. From a murderous criminal to a scoundrel on the street, see the charming villains of kabuki take center stage.

KABUKI KOOL

Season 1

2014 • 10 Episodes

Activity from Friends

Enjoying Kabuki with Ichikawa Somegoro VII

S01 E01 • Wednesday, Apr 16, 2014 • Apr 16 • 28m

The Beauty of Onnagata

S01 E02 • Wednesday, May 21, 2014 • May 21 • 28m

Unique Kabuki Stage Structures

S01 E03 • Wednesday, Jun 18, 2014 • Jun 18 • 28m

This time we're looking at the unique stage devices used in kabuki performance -- amazing, ground-breaking mechanisms that have been used for over 250 years.

Larger-Than-Life Heroes

S01 E04 • Wednesday, Jul 16, 2014 • Jul 16 • 28m

Heroes with superhuman powers take the stage in aragoto plays which have stayed popular for over 300 years. Learn about its unique make-up and mie poses that gets the audience excited.

Kabuki's Leading Male Roles

S01 E05 • Wednesday, Sep 17, 2014 • Sep 17 • 28m

Kabuki's leading male roles. There are so many different types, and even villains take the lead! But all of them are irresistibly attractive. Learn about their lives and tragic fates.

Chushingura: The Treasury of Loyal Retainers

S01 E06 • Wednesday, Oct 15, 2014 • Oct 15 • 28m

Chushingura is a particularly important kabuki play, and has been hugely popular since its premiere over 200 years ago. Find out why, and the history behind this dramatic story about loyal samurai.

The Shakespeare of Japan: Chikamatsu Monzaemon

S01 E07 • Wednesday, Nov 19, 2014 • Nov 19 • 28m

Explore the world of Chikamatsu Monzaemon, one of Japan's greatest playwrights. His vivid depictions of raw human drama are still hugely popular today. He is nicknamed the "Japanese Shakespeare."

Unique Kabuki Props

S01 E08 • Wednesday, Dec 17, 2014 • Dec 17 • 28m

Wagoto: Ladies' Man as Hero

S01 E09 • Wednesday, Jan 21, 2015 • Jan 21 • 28m

The heroes of wagoto style of kabuki aren't very strong or dependable. They are soft and romantic, and can also be comical at times. See Ichikawa Somegoro's delightful performance as a ladies' man.

Charming Villains

S01 E10 • Wednesday, Feb 18, 2015 • Feb 18 • 28m

The more attractive a villain is the more enjoyable kabuki becomes. From a murderous criminal to a scoundrel on the street, see the charming villains of kabuki take center stage.