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Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki

Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki

Original Title: 襲名

20261h 34m

Status

Released

Release

2026

Runtime

1h 34m

Storyline

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.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 34m
Sep 25, 2026
Languages
Japanese
Production Countries
Japan