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The Best Episodes of KABUKI KOOL

Every episode of KABUKI KOOL ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of KABUKI KOOL!

Kabuki is a world-class theater with a history of over 400 years, but is also exciting entertainment. What is the secret of its enduring attraction?...
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Best Episodes Summary

"Enjoying Kabuki with Ichikawa Somegoro VII" is the best rated episode of "KABUKI KOOL". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 4/16/2014. This episode scored NaN points higher than the second highest rated, "The Beauty of Onnagata".

  • Enjoying Kabuki with Ichikawa Somegoro VII
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    #1 - Enjoying Kabuki with Ichikawa Somegoro VII

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/16/2014

    In the first program, we will watch entertaining short clips from great classics of kabuki as an easy key to enjoying the dazzling variety of kabuki. Also, Somegoro will explain why and how he became a kabuki actor and what it means to become part of a long acting tradition.

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  • The Beauty of Onnagata
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    #2 - The Beauty of Onnagata

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/21/2014

    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 are played by male actors called "onnagata." Where did this tradition come from? What is the beauty of acting that can only be performed by onnagata? Join us as we explore the fascinating world of onnagata.

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  • Unique Kabuki Stage Structures
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    #3 - Unique Kabuki Stage Structures

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/18/2014

    This time we're looking at the unique stage devices used in kabuki performance -- amazing, ground-breaking mechanisms that have been used for over 250 years.

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  • Larger-Than-Life Heroes
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    #4 - Larger-Than-Life Heroes

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/16/2014

    Heroes with superhuman powers take the stage in aragoto plays which have stayed popular for over 300 years. Learn about its unique make-up and mie poses that gets the audience excited.

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  • Kabuki's Leading Male Roles
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    #5 - Kabuki's Leading Male Roles

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/17/2014

    Kabuki's leading male roles. There are so many different types, and even villains take the lead! But all of them are irresistibly attractive. Learn about their lives and tragic fates.

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  • Chushingura: The Treasury of Loyal Retainers
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    #6 - Chushingura: The Treasury of Loyal Retainers

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/15/2014

    Chushingura is a particularly important kabuki play, and has been hugely popular since its premiere over 200 years ago. Find out why, and the history behind this dramatic story about loyal samurai.

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  • The Shakespeare of Japan: Chikamatsu Monzaemon
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    #7 - The Shakespeare of Japan: Chikamatsu Monzaemon

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/19/2014

    Explore the world of Chikamatsu Monzaemon, one of Japan's greatest playwrights. His vivid depictions of raw human drama are still hugely popular today. He is nicknamed the "Japanese Shakespeare."

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  • Unique Kabuki Props
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    #8 - Unique Kabuki Props

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/17/2014

    Swords and pipes, fantastic objects and things from daily life — kabuki uses a variety of stage props, most of which have not changed since hundreds of years ago. Find out how kabuki actors make use of them to great effect.

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  • Wagoto: Ladies' Man as Hero
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    #9 - Wagoto: Ladies' Man as Hero

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 1/21/2015

    The heroes of wagoto style of kabuki aren't very strong or dependable. They are soft and romantic, and can also be comical at times. See Ichikawa Somegoro's delightful performance as a ladies' man.

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  • Charming Villains
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    #10 - Charming Villains

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 2/18/2015

    The more attractive a villain is the more enjoyable kabuki becomes. From a murderous criminal to a scoundrel on the street, see the charming villains of kabuki take center stage.

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  • Nakamura Kazutaro: The Rising Star of Onnagata
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    #11 - Nakamura Kazutaro: The Rising Star of Onnagata

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 4/1/2015

    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.

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  • Four Seasons of Kabuki
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    #12 - Four Seasons of Kabuki

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 5/6/2015

    Spring, summer, autumn, winter – Japan’s beautiful seasons are ingeniously portrayed on the kabuki stage with magnificent sets, props and superb acting.

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  • Onnagata Costumes
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    #13 - Onnagata Costumes

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 6/3/2015

    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.

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  • Playing Different Onnagata Roles
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    #14 - Playing Different Onnagata Roles

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 7/1/2015

    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.

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  • Women of the Pleasure Quarters
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    #15 - Women of the Pleasure Quarters

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 9/2/2015

    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.

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  • Sugawara and the Secrets of Calligraphy
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    #16 - Sugawara and the Secrets of Calligraphy

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/7/2015

    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.

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  • Women In Love
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    #17 - Women In Love

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/4/2015

    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.

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  • The Laughter of Kamigata Kabuki
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    #18 - The Laughter of Kamigata Kabuki

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 12/2/2015

    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

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  • Hands-on Kabuki: Animals and Vehicles
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    #19 - Hands-on Kabuki: Animals and Vehicles

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 1/6/2016

    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.

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  • Hands-on Kabuki: Props and Sets
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    #20 - Hands-on Kabuki: Props and Sets

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 3/2/2016

    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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  • Kabuki Costume Concepts
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    #21 - Kabuki Costume Concepts

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 4/6/2016

    Explore the dazzling world of kabuki costumes! An expert joins the studio to explain the intricate details of some of kabuki's most famous clothes. Join us for the first in a new season of KABUKI KOOL.

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  • Discover Kabuki Based on Noh and Kyogen
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    #22 - Discover Kabuki Based on Noh and Kyogen

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 5/4/2016

    Explore three kabuki plays that are based on noh and kyogen originals. Nakamura Kazutaro guides us through the originals to see how and why kabuki changed, or kept, certain dramatic elements.

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  • Seductive Women
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    #23 - Seductive Women

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 6/1/2016

    This time on "KABUKI KOOL" actor Nakamura Kazutaro guides us through two stories that hinge on a woman's seduction of the hero. Join us in an exploration of their very different motives!

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  • Kuromisu Music in Kabuki
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    #24 - Kuromisu Music in Kabuki

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 7/6/2016

    This time on "KABUKI KOOL" explore the music which heightens on-stage action. Musician Kineya Mitaro and his group demonstrate the extraordinary skills that prompt laughter and tears from audiences.

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  • The Beauty of Dance: Onnagata
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    #25 - The Beauty of Dance: Onnagata

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 9/7/2016

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

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