Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki

0/10 2026 4K 94 min

Documentary

A look at the succession ceremony in which Ichikawa Danjūrō XIII formally inherited the storied Danjūrō name in Kabuki, Japan’s classical performing art. The film records the behind-the-scenes preparations for the actor’s name-inheritance debut performance.

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Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki

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Ichikawa Ebizo XI

Ichikawa Ebizo XI

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Ichikawa Shinnosuke VIII

Ichikawa Shinnosuke VIII

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