Princess Kuzunoha
A heartbroken woman abandons her beloved child, leaving behind a note, “If you long for me, come seek me.” In fact, the mother is not what she seems to be.
Dan no Ura Kabuto Gunki
The courtesan Akoya, dressed proudly in her full gorgeous attire, refuses to divulge the whereabouts of her fugitive husband despite intense pressure from authorities. She is forced to play three instruments in a psychological test of wills.
Benten the Maiden and the Five Thieves
A beautiful woman is not all she appears to be
Ayatsuri Sanbaso
The actor portrays a marionette bound by strings in a delightful harvest dance
Colorful Guises of the Six Immortal Poets
Dance drama with the poetess Ono no Komachi and her suitors
Benkei and the Boat
One actor must depict contrasting scenes of sadness and resentment
The Black Mound
Extreme sadness turns a women into a devil
Barrier Gate
Colorful battle between a cherry tree spirit and a rebel aiming to conquer the nation
The Dish Mansion at Bancho
A chambermaid’s doubts over her lover, a high-ranking official, lead to tragedy