Season 3 (2016)

Kabuki Costume Concepts
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April 6, 2016 • 28m

Explore the dazzling world of kabuki costumes! An expert joins the studio to explain the intricate details of some of kabuki's mos...Read more

Discover Kabuki Based on Noh and Kyogen
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May 4, 2016 • 28m

Explore three kabuki plays that are based on noh and kyogen originals. Nakamura Kazutaro guides us through the originals to see ho...Read more

Seductive Women
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June 1, 2016 • 28m

This time on "KABUKI KOOL" actor Nakamura Kazutaro guides us through two stories that hinge on a woman's seduction of the hero. Jo...Read more

Kuromisu Music in Kabuki
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July 6, 2016 • 28m

This time on "KABUKI KOOL" explore the music which heightens on-stage action. Musician Kineya Mitaro and his group demonstrate the...Read more

The Beauty of Dance: Onnagata
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September 7, 2016 • 28m

This time on KABUKI KOOL, explore the intricate beauty of onnagata dancing with acclaimed actor Nakamura Kazutaro.

Kamigata Kyogen Set in Merchant Families
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October 5, 2016 • 28m

This time on KABUKI KOOL, explore the emotional drama of Kamigata plays with actor Nakamura Kazutaro. This style of kabuki develop...Read more

Sounds of Kabuki
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November 9, 2016 • 28m

This time on KABUKI KOOL, discover the role of narimono, the kabuki flute and percussion ensemble. Background music, sound effects...Read more

Yoshitsune Senbon Zakura
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December 7, 2016 • 28m

This time on KABUKI KOOL, explore a historic masterpiece of kabuki theater. Actor Nakamura Kazutaro explains the appeal of "Yoshit...Read more

Tachimawari Fight Scenes
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February 1, 2017 • 28m

This time on KABUKI KOOL, explore the intricate tachimawari or fight scenes, of kabuki plays. Actor Nakamura Kazutaro is joined by...Read more

Challenges of Modern Kabuki
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March 1, 2017 • 28m

This time on KABUKI KOOL, we move away from the classics to look at two modern kabuki plays. Actor Nakamura Kazutaro explains the ...Read more