¡Sharakuko
¡Theatrical Play
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[Machine Translation] A masterpiece of a play that depicts a spectacular human drama full of young passion and madness. A bold, fresh, and new perspective! The masterpiece play is reconstructed more speedily. Toshusai Sharaku suddenly disappeared from history, leaving behind nearly 150 nishiki-e (color woodblock prints) in a mere 10 months. We do not know his real name, let alone the date of his birth and death, and all that remains are his works that radiate a unique power. Was it a divine trick, a true genius, or did such a person really exist? The masterpiece "Sharaku-ko" (written by Seiichi Yashiro, published in 1971, winner of the 1972 Yomiuri Literary Award), based on Sharaku, has been given a new shine in the modern age with a bold and innovative approach. The production was directed by Suzuki Katsuhide, an up-and-coming director who is constantly questioning the modernity of theater. In order to convey the energy of the masterpiece to the present day, some roles and lines are cut from the play, and a speedy development of Edo, a city filled with chaos and a sense of stagnation, is presented in a captivating manner. The cast includes Shinichi Tsutsumi in the title role, Katsumi Takahashi, well-known for his TV dramas and variety shows, Keishi Nagatsuka, a playwright and director of note, the talented Tokuma Nishioka, and a full complement of women, including Midoriko Kimura and Natsumi Nanase. This is the story of Sharaku, a mysterious ukiyo-e artist who has fascinated and aroused the curiosity of many people throughout the ages. Filmed at Bunkamura Theatre Cocoon on April 18, 2007.
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