Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki

Name: Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki
Genre: Documentary

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2026

1h 37m

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This work takes a direct and unvarnished look at the “the succession performance of Ichikawa Danjūrō XIII,” the most important milestone in the distinguished Ichikawa family of the Kabuki tradition of Japan. Through this historic moment, brought to fruition after a two-and-a-half-year delay caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the film depicts Ichikawa Danjūrō XIII’s resolve and inner conflict as he stands between “inheritance” and “individual identity"

Mia Pflueger

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Sep 6, 2026

6/10

It may only scratch the surface of its fascinating subject, but there is enough beauty in what Miike captures to make one want to discover everything that lies beneath it.

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Stephen Saito

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Sep 4, 2026

A brisk history through the lineage of one of the most famous families to tread the boards.

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Takashi Miike

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Muneyuki Kii

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Director: Takashi Miike
Producer: Muneyuki Kii
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 37m

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