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KABUKI KOOL

KABUKI KOOL Season 6: Episode Guide & Ratings

Season 6 Episodes

1. Kabuki in Kyoto and Minami-za

April 3rd, 201928 min

Discover the many complex connections between kabuki and the historic capital of Kyoto. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the newly restored Minami-za theater and plays set in Kyoto.

2. Bestsellers and Kabuki

May 1st, 201928 min

Discover the historic and modern kabuki plays based on bestsellers! Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores two plays from the Edo period and one based on a modern manga series, Naruto.

3. Kabuki at Eirakukan

June 5th, 201928 min

Eirakukan is a historic theater in Hyogo Prefecture. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains how traditional seating and a small capacity create an extraordinary and intimate atmosphere.

4. Sumo Wrestlers are the Heroes!

July 3rd, 201928 min

Today's play features two sumo wrestlers as protagonists! Kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke talks about sumo in the Edo period and the story of "Futatsu Chocho Kuruwa Nikki."

5. The Super Thief Ishikawa Goemon

September 4th, 201928 min

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.

6. Kabuki Villains

October 2nd, 201928 min

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.

7. Kabuki Costumes

November 6th, 201928 min

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.

8. Onnagata Romance

January 8th, 202028 min

Love for family and romance are central themes in the story of many female characters in kabuki. Studio guest and onnagata actor Nakamura Kazutaro reveals techniques he uses on stage.

9. Osome's Seven Roles

February 5th, 202028 min

"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.

10. Tragic Hero Yoshitsune

March 4th, 202028 min

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.

All Seasons

Season 8

Season 8

Apr 7, 2021
Season 7

Season 7

Apr 1, 2020
Season 6

Season 6

Apr 3, 2019
Season 5

Season 5

Apr 4, 2018
Season 4

Season 4

Apr 5, 2017
Season 3

Season 3

Apr 6, 2016
Season 2

Season 2

Apr 1, 2015
Season 1

Season 1

Apr 16, 2014
Specials

Specials

Jan 31, 2015