GKIDS announced its film KOKUHO will be released in theaters in New York, Los Angeles and key Canadian markets on February 6, ...
A three-hour movie about the fading art of kabuki has broken box office records in Japan. It may already be prompting a revival.
Fortunately internet communication has expanded. Young volunteers proposed to deliver Kabuki content on the internet "Kabuki On Demand". It enables global viewers to enjoy gorgeous performance in ...
TOKYO (AP) — Onstage, Danjuro Ichikawa, one of the biggest stars of Japan's Kabuki theater, is a virtuoso in switching roles. In his latest production, he plays 13 parts, including a princess, a sushi ...
Kokuho broke a 22-year-old box office record, and even led to a resurgence in kabuki attendance. Australians can see for ...
With the film set as Japan's official Oscar submission, Lee Sang-il discusses the 15-year journey behind his kabuki epic, ...
TOKYO (AP) — A three-hour film about the esoteric world of Kabuki is defying the odds at the Japanese box office, with tickets selling out at some cinemas. “Kokuho,” which means “national treasure,” ...
A theater in Kyoto City is displaying name boards of Kabuki actors ahead of the year-end shows. They include a father and son who assumed their prestigious stage names this year. Workers put up 65 ...
Japanese Kabuki actor Danjuro Ichikawa speaks during an interview session of his new show “Hoshiawase Jusandan” June 11, 2024, in Tokyo. Danjuro is a virtuoso in switching roles. In his latest ...