Season 5
10 episodes · Apr 4, 2018
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- S5E1
Enjoying Kabuki with Kataoka Ainosuke
Apr 4, 201828mThis 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.
- S5E2
Kabuki Conventions
May 2, 201828mExplore 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.
- S5E3
Handsome Heroes of Kabuki
Jun 6, 201828mExplore 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.
- S5E4
The Battles of Coxinga
Jul 4, 201828mActor 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.
- S5E5
Married Love
Sep 5, 201828mActor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the sometimes tragic and occasionally comical relationships between married couples in kabuki. Explore these dramatic tales of fidelity and romance.
- S5E6
Props for Male Roles
Oct 3, 201828mActor 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.
- S5E7
Genpei Nunobiki no Taki: The White Cascade of the Genji Banner
Nov 7, 201828mActor Kataoka Ainosuke explores two acts from this gidayu kyogen play. It's a fantastical, dramatic, and deeply moving piece of theater.
- S5E8
Before a Kabuki Tour Begins
Jan 2, 201928mHow 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.
- S5E9
Sankyoku: Kabuki Chamber Music
Feb 6, 201928mKabuki 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.
- S5E10
Kabuki Dance for Tachiyaku Male Roles
Mar 6, 201928mDance 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.