Documentary

Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki

2026
Trailer
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.
Release Date
2026-09-25
Status
Released
Original Title
襲名
Runtime
1h 34m
Original Language
JA
Production Countries
Japan
Production Companies
K2 Pictures, OLM, Shochiku
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.
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