Question 1

Eno Jisshu (Ten Plays of Eno)とは？

Accepted Answer

Ten dances and dance dramas created or revived by Ichikawa Ennosuke II, designated as house specialties by Ennosuke III in 1964. Includes Kurozuka, Yoshinoyama, and others.

Question 2

Ganjiro Junikyoku (Twelve Plays of Ganjiro)とは？

Accepted Answer

Twelve plays designated as the signature works of Nakamura Ganjiro I, established around 1921. Includes Kawasho, Fuuinkiri, and other Kamigata-style masterpieces.

Question 3

Kabuki Juhachiban (Eighteen Great Plays)とは？

Accepted Answer

Eighteen signature plays of the Ichikawa Danjuro family, designated by Danjuro VII in 1832. Includes Kanjincho, Sukeroku, Shibaraku, Narukami, and other masterpieces originally performed by Danjuro I through IV.

Question 4

Kako-shu (Collection of Kako)とは？

Accepted Answer

House specialties of Ichimura Uzaemon XV, named after his pen name 'Kako.' A collection of handsome lead and young man roles he excelled in, including Moritsuna, Togashi in Kanjincho, Sukeroku, and Kirare Yosa.

Question 5

Kataoka Junishu (Twelve Plays of Kataoka)とは？

Accepted Answer

Twelve plays designated by Kataoka Nizaemon XI in the 1890s, originally called 'Shinko Engeki Junishu.' Features plays he performed with his own creative interpretations.

Question 6

Koga Jisshu (Ten Plays of Koga)とは？

Accepted Answer

House specialties of Sawamura Sojuro VII, named after his pen name 'Koga,' established around 1947. Features plays in the Edo wagoto style passed down from Sojuro V.

Question 7

Kyoka Gikyoku Jisshu (Ten Plays of Kyoka)とは？

Accepted Answer

House specialties of Ichikawa Sadanji II, named after his pen name 'Kyoka.' Six of the ten are by playwright Okamoto Kido, including Shuzenji Monogatari and Bancho Sarayashiki.

Question 8

Omodaka Jisshu (Ten Plays of Omodaka)とは？

Accepted Answer

Ten dances designated by Ennosuke III in 1975, created by Ichikawa Ennosuke II. Includes Renjishi (Paired Lions), Tsuri Gitsune (The Fox Trap), and others.

Question 9

Shin Kabuki Juhachiban (New Eighteen)とは？

Accepted Answer

A second set of signature plays for the Danjuro family, conceived by Danjuro VII and completed by Danjuro IX. Despite the name 'eighteen,' it actually contains over 32 plays, many adapted from Noh. Includes Kagami Jishi and Momijigari.

Question 10

Shinko Engeki Jisshu (Ten Plays of Onoe)とは？

Accepted Answer

House specialties of the Onoe Kikugoro family, established by Kikugoro V to rival the Danjuro family's Eighteen Great Plays. Composed mainly of supernatural dance dramas featuring ghosts and demons. Includes Tsuchigumo (The Ground Spider) and Ibaraki.

Question 11

Shuzan Jisshu (Ten Plays of Shuzan)とは？

Accepted Answer

House specialties of Nakamura Kichiemon I, named after his pen name 'Shuzan.' Known as the 'Kiyomasa actor,' most plays feature Kato Kiyomasa. Despite being called 'ten plays,' only six are officially designated.

Question 12

Yodogimi-shu (Collection of Yodogimi)とは？

Accepted Answer

House specialties of Nakamura Utaemon V, who earned the title 'Yodogimi actor' for his acclaimed portrayals of Lady Yodo in Tsubouchi Shoyo's plays.

House Specialties — Kabuki Glossary

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