April 16, 2014 • 28m
In the first program, we will watch entertaining short clips from great classics of kabuki as an easy key to enjoying the dazzling...Read more
May 21, 2014 • 28m
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...Read more
June 18, 2014 • 28m
This time we're looking at the unique stage devices used in kabuki performance -- amazing, ground-breaking mechanisms that have be...Read more
July 16, 2014 • 28m
Heroes with superhuman powers take the stage in aragoto plays which have stayed popular for over 300 years. Learn about its unique...Read more
September 17, 2014 • 28m
Kabuki's leading male roles. There are so many different types, and even villains take the lead! But all of them are irresistibly ...Read more
October 15, 2014 • 28m
Chushingura is a particularly important kabuki play, and has been hugely popular since its premiere over 200 years ago. Find out w...Read more
November 19, 2014 • 28m
Explore the world of Chikamatsu Monzaemon, one of Japan's greatest playwrights. His vivid depictions of raw human drama are still ...Read more
December 17, 2014 • 28m
Swords and pipes, fantastic objects and things from daily life — kabuki uses a variety of stage props, most of which have not chan...Read more
January 21, 2015 • 28m
The heroes of wagoto style of kabuki aren't very strong or dependable. They are soft and romantic, and can also be comical at time...Read more
February 18, 2015 • 28m
The more attractive a villain is the more enjoyable kabuki becomes. From a murderous criminal to a scoundrel on the street, see th...Read more