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Izumo no Okuni

2006 • Drama • 43m

JP • Japanese

Writers: Yoshio Watanabe

Izumo no Okuni was born about 1571. This time period in Japanese history was fraught with struggle. It was known as the Period of Warring States, that is, the land barrons (daimyo) fought against one another for power. Her father was a blacksmith for the Izumo Grand Shrine and, consequently, the family served as well. It was a custom to send priests and young women, such as Buddhist nuns, among others to solicit contributions. Izumo was sent to Kyoto to perform sacred dances and songs. Her Okuni Kabuki was known and applauded throughout the land. After 25 years she retired.

Cast

Rei Kikukawa

as Okuni

Yukari Onoe

as Okaga

Masato Sakai

as Sankuro

Junkichi Orimoto

as Baian

Kanji Tsuda

as Kyozo

Natsuki Harada

as Okiku

Kazuma Suzuki

as Densuke

Episodes

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The Dancing Woman

E1 43m

First episode.

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Tears and Smiles

E2 43m

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The Best

E3 43m

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Big Sister, Little Sister

E4 43m

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Apparitions of a Love

E5 43m

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The Divine Dancer

E6 43m