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Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki (2026)
It shares its release window with The Love Hypothesis, so expect the two fanbases to be reacting side by side.
It hits the big screen on September 25, 2026.
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In Theaters · September 25, 2026
Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki
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Documentary
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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The Trailer
The Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki trailer is here
Dropped May 17, 2026
Who you’ll see
Who you’ll see in the trailer
On screen, it is Ichikawa Ebizo XI carrying the story. Ichikawa Ebizo XI plays Self.
Ichikawa Ebizo XI
as Self
The team behind it
The history behind Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki
K2 Pictures, OLM and Shochiku are behind the production. Direction comes from Takashi Miike. It clocks in at 1 hour 34 minutes.
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When does Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki come out?
Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki is scheduled to open in US theaters on September 25, 2026. Dates can shift, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki?
Ichikawa Ebizo XI lead the cast, directed by Takashi Miike.
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