Masakado
Princess Takiyasha uses sorcery in an attempt to take over the country on behalf of her rebel father Masakado.
Two Wankyus
“If we could meet in a dream, I would bring our joyful hearts together and dance.” The dream world of a man driven mad by love.
The Spider
A mysterious monk, who has come ostensibly to cure a lord through prayer, is betrayed by his shadow.
The Mirror Lion
A lion materializes in the ladies chamber of Edo Castle
Wait a Minute!
A superhero swoops in to save the innocent. An inventive one-act piece that conveys the joyful feel of Genroku Kabuki.
The Heron Maiden
An unrelenting passion leads to doom
Sukeroku: Flower of Edo
Edo’s most famous dandy and most beautiful courtesan
First great love suicide drama
First great love suicide drama
Sugawara and the Secrets of Calligraphy
A masterpiece featuring three interwoven tales of parent-child separation
The Felicitous Soga Encounter
Brothers find their father’s murderer after 18 years of hardship
The Summer Festival
A gruesome murder in mud and water against the backdrop of Osaka’s joyous summer festival
The Three Kichisas
Blood pact by three like-named thieves spirals into tragedy
Yotsuya Ghost Story
A horror story of love, desire and vengeance
The Love Affair of Yosaburo and Otomi
A downtrodden scar-faced gangster reencounters his first love
Barrier Gate
Colorful battle between a cherry tree spirit and a rebel aiming to conquer the nation
The Sword and the Sumo Ring
A poor sumo wrestler is saved by a stranger’s compassion
Shinza the Barber
A poetic depiction of commoners in Edo Period life
The Precious Incense and Autumn Flowers of Sendai
Tense battle of wills in the ladies chamber
The Golden Pavilion
A warrior attempts a hostage rescue against a ruthless insurgent, while a young woman aims to save her struggling husband
The Dish Mansion at Bancho
A chambermaid’s doubts over her lover, a high-ranking official, lead to tragedy