it's a five-generation Kabuki family. Kabuki is said to be a traditional artform, but compare to the other traditional arts such as "Noh" and "Kyogen,"it's completely different spiritually.
Therefore, Kabuki wasn't created as a traditional artform by ancient Japanese people.Of course, Kabuki actors respect those old traditions,
even in times like this, for over a year, Kabuki has been performed every day.We keep performing.
Yes, well... As I mentioned before, Kabuki has a long history, and I think makeup itself has a unique world view. Kabuki makeup, in the first place...Well, the art of Kabuki was born
The next question is, could you tell us if there's something important for you in terms of makeup? Kabuki makeup for Koshiro-san, and fashion or makeup on models at work for Yuka-san?We all do our own makeup.
white makeup, and I drew lines in black. Kabuki makeup is usually very colorful, but we didn't use colors on purpose.And...
Depends on the period. Kabuki has been very flexible and keeps changing its form.And, so in line with history, I feel like there are many possibilities just with the makeup.
And, today, so many new plays are written, and Kabuki is an artform that shows a history of its sophisticated technique, and audiences can enjoy
And then, we added the techniques of Kabuki makeup and made something new. That's what we wanted to do.
I'm Koshiro Matsumoto. I'm a Kabuki actor. The origin of Kabuki is traced back more than 400 years,
I'm a Kabuki actor. The origin of Kabuki is traced back more than 400 years, and for my family, it was my great-grandfather whose talent was recognized by ninth-generation Danjuro Ichikawa
That is me. Thank you, Koshiro-san. My mother loves Kabuki , and she sees it almost every month. So, I often hear about it from her.
when Yuka-san and my makeup were integrated. used for Kabuki blend well with sweat and oil and create a beautiful skin.
when Yuka-san and my makeup were integrated. much more Kabuki -ish, and just these little things, these points, and when Koshiro-san applied his makeup,
when Yuka-san and my makeup were integrated. The makeup in Kabuki is thick and very characteristic.
when Yuka-san and my makeup were integrated. That's Kabuki . So...
when Yuka-san and my makeup were integrated. I love watching Kabuki . Thank you for your talk today.
and for my family, it was my great-grandfather whose talent was recognized by ninth-generation Danjuro Ichikawa and entered into the world of Kabuki at the beginning. So, my great-grandfather, grandfather, father, myself, and my son, we're all Kabuki actors, so,
So, my great-grandfather, grandfather, father, myself, and my son, we're all Kabuki actors, so, it's a five-generation Kabuki family. Kabuki is said to be a traditional artform, but compare to the other traditional arts such as "Noh" and "Kyogen,"
For Japanese people today, we feel a responsibility and performing. I've been following the path of Kabuki while exploring the history and the possibilities of it.
to show beauty or make it picturesque. And not to use the technique of Kabuki makeup as a part of traditional Japanese art,
And... I got the idea from a Kabuki makeup technique called "kumadori" and drew these lines, but I didn't fill in the color.
For this one, it started when Koshiro-san said that he wanted to do red makeup. But red makeup doesn't exist in Kabuki , actually, right? No, it doesn't. But he wanted to do it, so...
when Yuka-san and my makeup were integrated. There are no androgynous characters in Kabuki , right?
when Yuka-san and my makeup were integrated. I want to show Japanese culture and Kabuki to them.
when Yuka-san and my makeup were integrated. There are comments saying they like Kabuki and they go see it.
OK. I hear the laughter. So it's kind of this kabuki theater and they go through this thing like, oh, we heard everything you said, we listened, you wanted a name that was assertively American
it's completely different spiritually. I mean, Kabuki was created initially for ordinary people; it was a trend-setter, and they performed themes
Kabuki wasn't created as a traditional artform by ancient Japanese people.Of course, Kabuki actors respect those old traditions, but we strive for giving the audience surprise, enjoyment, excitement.
Kabuki makeup, in the first place...Well, the art of Kabuki was born as a religious service, and that eventually evolved into plays.
So, they started putting red makeup on lips and eyes, is what I heard. Today, Kabuki exists as entertainment, plays or shows. So, Kabuki makeup has been developed
Today, Kabuki exists as entertainment, plays or shows. So, Kabuki makeup has been developed to show beauty or make it picturesque.
I met Koshiro-san about five years ago, at the play "Hyoen," which was a combination of Kabuki and ice skating. I worked with him for the first time, and while I have seen Kabuki
I was very surprised. I thought, "This could be Kabuki ." "Is this acceptable?" And Koshiro-san told me there's no definition for Kabuki makeup. Yes. I mean, in the Kabuki world, black is considered as something you can't see.
-When I see this... -Oh, sorry. -Please go ahead. -Kabuki actually... has no definitive definition.
has no definitive definition. Definition? Kabuki was found by a female group in Izumo. But now, there are only male performers.
And, so in line with history, I feel like there are many possibilities just with the makeup. But it's not like creating a new kind of Kabuki makeup. The concept of "Kesho" was to create a new kind of makeup itself.
when Yuka-san and my makeup were integrated. When we decided to work on this project and use Kabuki makeup, well, I usually do my own makeup, so I use the technique
when Yuka-san and my makeup were integrated. well, Kabuki actors play men, women, children, old men, old women, ghosts, goblins,
when Yuka-san and my makeup were integrated. they told us that we should bring out the Kabuki vibe more,
when Yuka-san and my makeup were integrated. Koshiro-san worked on the point where it should be more Kabuki -ish.
things because I got interested in all these forms so I did it all I I heard it in different places in south India the katakali theater does exactly that you can see the uh the Kabuki theater in Japan does Uh so these uh these collaborative art
institutions and because of the transformation of the media, it's really no longer has a substance of democracy. It's become a kind of Kabuki democracy, where, and sometimes people tell me I'm misusing the word 'Kabuki ' and that I'm unfair to Kabuki Theater. But it seems to be consistent with people's idea of Kabuki , at least mine. Which is, that people are sort of acting, going through the motions, without any of the substance, without any of the actual dialogue and pretending to have a democracy without
Mastery is a second urge. Mastery is our desire to get better at something, particularly better at something that matters. It is a fundamental human impulse. Most performance reviews sessions -- you know this -- it's Kabuki Theater, okay?
So we need to use all of the devices and, I suppose, imagination that theater brings. And there's a long tradition, bunraku and kabuki puppetry, where you see the puppeteers operating.
And so here's how you can visualize it. The ukiyo-e on the left here, these are often so-called mie poses and kabuki dances, where the actors, the male actors will strike a pose and tip their head for dramatic effect.
I wanted to meet them in person, but they'll be participating remotely, Mr. Koshiro Matsumoto, who is a Kabuki actor, and Ms. Yuka Washizu who is a make-up artist. They will talk about the essence of the Japanese traditional theater art, Kabuki , as well as how contemporary makeup and Kabuki makeup meet
Mr. Koshiro Matsumoto, who is a Kabuki actor, and Ms. Yuka Washizu who is a make-up artist. They will talk about the essence of the Japanese traditional theater art, Kabuki , as well as how contemporary makeup and Kabuki makeup meet and complement each other.
there's a phrase "beni o sasu," meaning applying red lipstick or eyeshadow. And, of course, I'm a Kabuki actor and not a Kabuki professor. It's something I learned through my training.
at the play "Hyoen," which was a combination of Kabuki and ice skating. I worked with him for the first time, and while I have seen Kabuki a few times with my mother, I wasn't very familiar with it before then.