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Season 3

10 episodes · 2016

  1. 1Kabuki Costume Concepts

    06 Apr 2016 · 28 min

    Explore the dazzling world of kabuki costumes! An expert joins the studio to explain the intricate details of some of kabuki's most famous clothes. Join us for the first in a new season of KABUKI KOOL.

  2. 2Discover Kabuki Based on Noh and Kyogen

    04 May 2016 · 28 min

    Explore three kabuki plays that are based on noh and kyogen originals. Nakamura Kazutaro guides us through the originals to see how and why kabuki changed, or kept, certain dramatic elements.

  3. 3Seductive Women

    01 Jun 2016 · 28 min

    This time on "KABUKI KOOL" actor Nakamura Kazutaro guides us through two stories that hinge on a woman's seduction of the hero. Join us in an exploration of their very different motives!

  4. 4Kuromisu Music in Kabuki

    06 Jul 2016 · 28 min

    This time on "KABUKI KOOL" explore the music which heightens on-stage action. Musician Kineya Mitaro and his group demonstrate the extraordinary skills that prompt laughter and tears from audiences.

  5. 5The Beauty of Dance: Onnagata

    07 Sep 2016 · 28 min

    This time on KABUKI KOOL, explore the intricate beauty of onnagata dancing with acclaimed actor Nakamura Kazutaro.

  6. 6Kamigata Kyogen Set in Merchant Families

    05 Oct 2016 · 28 min

    This time on KABUKI KOOL, explore the emotional drama of Kamigata plays with actor Nakamura Kazutaro. This style of kabuki developed in the Kansai region of Japan.

  7. 7Sounds of Kabuki

    09 Nov 2016 · 28 min

    This time on KABUKI KOOL, discover the role of narimono, the kabuki flute and percussion ensemble. Background music, sound effects, and atmospheric tension, actor Nakamura Kazutaro explains the many sounds of kabuki.

  8. 8Yoshitsune Senbon Zakura

    07 Dec 2016 · 28 min

    This time on KABUKI KOOL, explore a historic masterpiece of kabuki theater. Actor Nakamura Kazutaro explains the appeal of "Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees."

  9. 9Tachimawari Fight Scenes

    01 Feb 2017 · 28 min

    This time on KABUKI KOOL, explore the intricate tachimawari or fight scenes, of kabuki plays. Actor Nakamura Kazutaro is joined by a tateshi, or action choreographer.

  10. 10Challenges of Modern Kabukifinale

    01 Mar 2017 · 28 min

    This time on KABUKI KOOL, we move away from the classics to look at two modern kabuki plays. Actor Nakamura Kazutaro explains the challenges of performing new works.