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NHK Kabuki Kool – Revenge of the Soga Brothers (2020)

25/07/2020 Learning for Life Leave a Comment

NHK Kabuki Kool – Revenge of the Soga Brothers (2020)
English | Size: 320 MB
Category: Documentary

The Soga Brothers avenge their father’s murder by killing Kudo at the foot of Mt Fuji. [Read more…]

NHK Kabuki Kool – The World of Chushingura The Treasury of Loyal Retainers (2020)

09/07/2020 Learning for Life Leave a Comment

NHK Kabuki Kool – The World of Chushingura: The Treasury of Loyal Retainers (2020)
English | Size: 630 MB
Category: Tutorial

Chushingura is one of the most popular plays. It is based on a sensational historical incident when 47 masterless samurai avenged the death of their lord. Ainosuke explores it in a two-part series. [Read more…]

NHK Kabuki Kool – Kabuki Dance Henge Buyo (2020)

20/04/2020 Learning for Life Leave a Comment

NHK Kabuki Kool – Kabuki Dance: Henge Buyo (2020)
English | Size: 366 MB
Category: Documentary

Kataoka Ainosuke explores the fantastic play, “The Dance of the Earth Spider,” where one actor switches between 5 different roles. [Read more…]

NHK Kabuki Kool – Tragic Hero Yoshitsune (2020)

14/03/2020 Learning for Life Leave a Comment

NHK Kabuki Kool – Tragic Hero Yoshitsune (2020)
English | Size: 543 MB
Category: Documentary

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. [Read more…]

NHK Kabuki Kool – Osome’s Seven Roles (2020)

25/02/2020 Learning for Life Leave a Comment

NHK Kabuki Kool – Osome’s Seven Roles (2020)
English | Size: 467 MiB
Category: Documentary

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. [Read more…]

NHK Kabuki Kool – Powerful Aragoto Heroes (2017)

27/01/2020 Learning for Life Leave a Comment

NHK Kabuki Kool – Powerful Aragoto Heroes (2017)
English | Size: 518 MB
Category: Documentary

The strong, manly aragoto style of kabuki acting and plays is our focus this week. Kataoka Ainosuke and Nakamura Kazutaro examine its history and try out some aragoto moves in the studio! [Read more…]

NHK Kabuki Kool – Kabuki Costumes (2019)

07/12/2019 Learning for Life Leave a Comment

NHK Kabuki Kool – Kabuki Costumes (2019)
English | Size: 597 MB
Category: Documentary

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. [Read more…]

NHK Kabuki Kool – Kabuki Villains (2019) 720p HDTV

14/10/2019 Learning for Life Leave a Comment

NHK Kabuki Kool – Kabuki Villains (2019) 720p HDTV
English | Size: 526 MB
Category: Documentary

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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. [Read more…]

NHK Kabuki Kool – The Super Thief Ishikawa Goemon (2019) 720p HDTV

22/09/2019 Learning for Life Leave a Comment

NHK Kabuki Kool – The Super Thief Ishikawa Goemon (2019) 720p HDTV
English | Size: 601 MB
Category: Tutorial

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.
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NHK Kabuki Kool – The Super Thief Ishikawa Goemon (2019) 720p HDTV

11/09/2019 Learning for Life Leave a Comment

NHK Kabuki Kool – The Super Thief Ishikawa Goemon (2019) 720p HDTV
English | Size: 601 MB
Category: Documentary

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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. [Read more…]