April 1, 2015 • 28m
Meet Nakamura Kazutaro -- our new host and the rising star of kabuki. Born into a famous kabuki family, watch how he became a kabu...Read more
May 6, 2015 • 28m
Spring, summer, autumn, winter – Japan’s beautiful seasons are ingeniously portrayed on the kabuki stage with magnificent sets, pr...Read more
June 3, 2015 • 28m
The magnificent costumes of kabuki's female roles add flair to the stage. And their colors and designs can even represent the char...Read more
July 1, 2015 • 28m
How does a man play a woman's role? See the process of this metamorphosis, beginning with makeup, along with highlights of plays t...Read more
September 2, 2015 • 28m
Many kabuki plays star beautiful courtesans – this time we feature the women of the pleasure quarters. Discover the glamorous allu...Read more
October 7, 2015 • 28m
This time, a special feature on Sugawara and the Secrets of Calligraphy! A huge hit with the public in the Edo period, its story a...Read more
November 4, 2015 • 28m
We discover the stories of this traditional performing art which are all about women in love. Doomed romances, love triangles, and...Read more
December 2, 2015 • 28m
This time on KABUKI KOOL, explore the laughter of Kamigata Kabuki. Discover how performing monkeys can add pathos to a touching sc...Read more
January 6, 2016 • 28m
This time on KABUKI KOOL, we leave the studio to explore the animals and transport systems used in kabuki plays. Discover how thes...Read more
March 2, 2016 • 28m
This time on KABUKI KOOL, we leave the studio to explore the sets and stagecraft of kabuki plays. Discover two new animals, and ex...Read more