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KABUKI KOOL
Season 2
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Episode 128 min2015-04-01
Nakamura Kazutaro: The Rising Star of Onnagata
Meet Nakamura Kazutaro -- our new host and the rising star of kabuki. Born into a famous kabuki family, watch how he became a kabuki actor himself, along with some beautiful performances.
Episode 228 min2015-05-06
Four Seasons of Kabuki
Spring, summer, autumn, winter – Japan’s beautiful seasons are ingeniously portrayed on the kabuki stage with magnificent sets, props and superb acting.
Episode 328 min2015-06-03
Onnagata Costumes
The magnificent costumes of kabuki's female roles add flair to the stage. And their colors and designs can even represent the character's social status or her inner feelings.
Episode 428 min2015-07-01
Playing Different Onnagata Roles
How does a man play a woman's role? See the process of this metamorphosis, beginning with makeup, along with highlights of plays that portray women of all kinds of social stations and ages.
Episode 528 min2015-09-02
Women of the Pleasure Quarters
Many kabuki plays star beautiful courtesans – this time we feature the women of the pleasure quarters. Discover the glamorous allure which entangles both men and women.
Episode 628 min2015-10-07
Sugawara and the Secrets of Calligraphy
This time, a special feature on Sugawara and the Secrets of Calligraphy! A huge hit with the public in the Edo period, its story and stagecraft still enthral people today.
Episode 728 min2015-11-04
Women In Love
We discover the stories of this traditional performing art which are all about women in love. Doomed romances, love triangles, and death stalk the stage.
Episode 828 min2015-12-02
The Laughter of Kamigata Kabuki
This time on KABUKI KOOL, explore the laughter of Kamigata Kabuki. Discover how performing monkeys can add pathos to a touching scene, and the comic twists and turns taken by a lovesick hairdresser
Episode 928 min2016-01-06
Hands-on Kabuki: Animals and Vehicles
This time on KABUKI KOOL, we leave the studio to explore the animals and transport systems used in kabuki plays. Discover how these amazing props and their sound effects add to the atmosphere on stage.
Episode 1028 min2016-03-02
Hands-on Kabuki: Props and Sets
This time on KABUKI KOOL, we leave the studio to explore the sets and stagecraft of kabuki plays. Discover two new animals, and explore their history and effects.
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