THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
November 8, 2022 at 15:25 JST
Ichikawa Danjuro XIII performs at the Kabukiza Theatre on Nov. 7. (Provided by Shochiku Co.)
A special show celebrating Kabuki actor Ichikawa Ebizo’s succession to Ichikawa Danjuro XIII opened on Nov. 7 at the Kabukiza Theatre in Tokyo’s Chuo Ward.
“I can’t even come close to my predecessors, but I will try hard and work hard,” Ichikawa said.
His 9-year-old son, who formally assumed the name Ichikawa Shinnosuke VIII, also debuted on the Kabukiza stage.
A ceremony to formally announce the name-taking was held at the theater on Oct. 31.
Ichikawa will perform in the famous play “Kanjincho.”
The special show will continue until Nov. 28.
From Dec. 5 to 26, another special show to celebrate the name-taking will be held at the theater with different actors and plays.
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