KABUKI KOOL — Season 1, Episode 5: Kabuki's Leading Male Roles

Episode synopsis

Kabuki's leading male roles. There are so many different types, and even villains take the lead! But all of them are irresistibly attractive. Learn about their lives and tragic fates.

About KABUKI KOOL

Kabuki is a world-class theater with a history of over 400 years, but is also exciting entertainment. What is the secret of its enduring attraction? Haruka Christine, Nakamura Kazutaro, and Ichikawa Somegoro guide us through the world of kabuki.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Enjoying Kabuki with Ichikawa Somegoro VII
• E2The Beauty of Onnagata
• E3Unique Kabuki Stage Structures
• E4Larger-Than-Life Heroes
• E6Chushingura: The Treasury of Loyal Retainers
• E7The Shakespeare of Japan: Chikamatsu Monzaemon
• E8Unique Kabuki Props
• E9Wagoto: Ladies' Man as Hero
• E10Charming Villains