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Kabuki is a world-class theater with a history of over 400 years, but is also exciting entertainment. What is the secret of its enduring attraction? Haruka Christine, Nakamura Kazutaro, and Ichikawa Somegoro guide us through the world of kabuki.
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Episode 1 - Enjoying Kabuki with Kataoka Ainosuke
Release Date: 2018-04-04This time Kataoka Ainosuke takes his first turn as our host. Ainosuke is a renowned kabuki actor. He'll be our guide to the attractions of kabuki looking at some of the roles he's played.
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Episode 2 - Kabuki Conventions
Release Date: 2018-05-02Explore the fascinating conventions and traditions of kabuki. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains the origins and meanings of kabuki's unique make-up, its onnagata techniques, and stage machinery.
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Episode 3 - Handsome Heroes of Kabuki
Release Date: 2018-06-06Explore the different types of romantic hero who appear in kabuki. From sweet, comic charmers to brooding bad boys, actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains these heroic archetypes.
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Episode 4 - The Battles of Coxinga
Release Date: 2018-07-04Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores "The Battles of Coxinga" by Chikamatsu Monzemon. It's an epic tale with a Sino-Japanese hero taking up arms in China for the family his father once served.
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Episode 5 - Married Love
Release Date: 2018-09-05Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the sometimes tragic and occasionally comical relationships between married couples in kabuki. Explore these dramatic tales of fidelity and romance.
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Episode 6 - Props for Male Roles
Release Date: 2018-10-03Actor Kataoka Ainosuke reveals the wide variety of props used by tachiyaku, the male roles in kabuki. Explore the all-important katana sword, tobacco pipes, footwear and gold coins.
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Episode 7 - Genpei Nunobiki no Taki: The White Cascade of the Genji Banner
Release Date: 2018-11-07Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores two acts from this gidayu kyogen play. It's a fantastical, dramatic, and deeply moving piece of theater.
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Episode 8 - Before a Kabuki Tour Begins
Release Date: 2019-01-02How do the cast and crew prepare for a kabuki performance? Actor Kataoka Ainosuke guides us through the rehearsals and technical complexities of a recent nationwide tour.
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Episode 9 - Sankyoku: Kabuki Chamber Music
Release Date: 2019-02-06Kabuki is full of music played both on- and off-stage. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke and musician Kawase Roshu guide us through the beautiful complexities of sankyoku.
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Episode 10 - Kabuki Dance for Tachiyaku Male Roles
Release Date: 2019-03-06Dance is an integral part of kabuki, showcasing personality and inner emotion, as well as skill. Explore this mesmerizing facet of kabuki with actor Kataoka Ainosuke.