KABUKI KOOL

Season 1, Episode 2: The Beauty of Onnagata

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This time we will look at one of the truly unique features of kabuki. There are no female actresses in kabuki and all female roles are played by male actors called "onnagata." Where did this tradition come from? What is the beauty of acting that can only be performed by onnagata? Join us as we explore the fascinating world of onnagata.

All Episodes - Season 1

Enjoying Kabuki with Ichikawa Somegoro VII
Episode 1
Enjoying Kabuki with Ichikawa Somegoro VII
 The Beauty of Onnagata
Episode 2
The Beauty of Onnagata
 Unique Kabuki Stage Structures
Episode 3
Unique Kabuki Stage Structures
 Larger-Than-Life Heroes
Episode 4
Larger-Than-Life Heroes
 Kabuki's Leading Male Roles
Episode 5
Kabuki's Leading Male Roles
 Chushingura: The Treasury of Loyal Retainers
Episode 6
Chushingura: The Treasury of Loyal Retainers
 The Shakespeare of Japan: Chikamatsu Monzaemon
Episode 7
The Shakespeare of Japan: Chikamatsu Monzaemon
 Unique Kabuki Props
Episode 8
Unique Kabuki Props
 Wagoto: Ladies' Man as Hero
Episode 9
Wagoto: Ladies' Man as Hero
 Charming Villains
Episode 10
Charming Villains
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