KABUKI KOOL
Season 1, Episode 7: The Shakespeare of Japan: Chikamatsu Monzaemon
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Explore the world of Chikamatsu Monzaemon, one of Japan's greatest playwrights. His vivid depictions of raw human drama are still hugely popular today. He is nicknamed the "Japanese Shakespeare."
All Episodes - Season 1
Episode 1
Enjoying Kabuki with Ichikawa Somegoro VII
Episode 2
The Beauty of Onnagata
Episode 3
Unique Kabuki Stage Structures
Episode 4
Larger-Than-Life Heroes
Episode 5
Kabuki's Leading Male Roles
Episode 6
Chushingura: The Treasury of Loyal Retainers
Episode 7
The Shakespeare of Japan: Chikamatsu Monzaemon
Episode 8
Unique Kabuki Props
Episode 9
Wagoto: Ladies' Man as Hero
Episode 10
Charming Villains