About this movie
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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Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki
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Questions about Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki
Who directed Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki?
Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki was directed by Takashi Miike and released in 2026.
What genre is Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki?
Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki is a Documentary film (2026).
Who stars in Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki?
The cast of Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki includes Ichikawa Ebizo XI.
