Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki
2026
1h 34m
Documentary
Overview
A look at the succession ceremony in which Ichikawa Danjūrō XIII formally inherited the storied Danjūrō name in Kabuki, Japan’s classical performing art. The film records the behind-the-scenes preparations for the actor’s name-inheritance debut performance.
Director
Takashi Miike
Top Cast
Ichikawa Ebizo XI
Self
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Ichikawa Shinnosuke VIII
Self
