Season 2
10 episodes · Apr 1, 2015
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- S2E1
Nakamura Kazutaro: The Rising Star of Onnagata
Apr 1, 201528mMeet Nakamura Kazutaro -- our new host and the rising star of kabuki. Born into a famous kabuki family, watch how he became a kabuki actor himself, along with some beautiful performances.
- S2E2
Four Seasons of Kabuki
May 6, 201528mSpring, summer, autumn, winter – Japan’s beautiful seasons are ingeniously portrayed on the kabuki stage with magnificent sets, props and superb acting.
- S2E3
Onnagata Costumes
Jun 3, 201528mThe magnificent costumes of kabuki's female roles add flair to the stage. And their colors and designs can even represent the character's social status or her inner feelings.
- S2E4
Playing Different Onnagata Roles
Jul 1, 201528mHow does a man play a woman's role? See the process of this metamorphosis, beginning with makeup, along with highlights of plays that portray women of all kinds of social stations and ages.
- S2E5
Women of the Pleasure Quarters
Sep 2, 201528mMany kabuki plays star beautiful courtesans – this time we feature the women of the pleasure quarters. Discover the glamorous allure which entangles both men and women.
- S2E6
Sugawara and the Secrets of Calligraphy
Oct 7, 201528mThis time, a special feature on Sugawara and the Secrets of Calligraphy! A huge hit with the public in the Edo period, its story and stagecraft still enthral people today.
- S2E7
Women In Love
Nov 4, 201528mWe discover the stories of this traditional performing art which are all about women in love. Doomed romances, love triangles, and death stalk the stage.
- S2E8
The Laughter of Kamigata Kabuki
Dec 2, 201528mThis time on KABUKI KOOL, explore the laughter of Kamigata Kabuki. Discover how performing monkeys can add pathos to a touching scene, and the comic twists and turns taken by a lovesick hairdresser
- S2E9
Hands-on Kabuki: Animals and Vehicles
Jan 6, 201628mThis time on KABUKI KOOL, we leave the studio to explore the animals and transport systems used in kabuki plays. Discover how these amazing props and their sound effects add to the atmosphere on stage.
- S2E10
Hands-on Kabuki: Props and Sets
Mar 2, 201628mThis time on KABUKI KOOL, we leave the studio to explore the sets and stagecraft of kabuki plays. Discover two new animals, and explore their history and effects.