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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.
It shares its release window with Heart of the Beast, so expect the two fanbases to be reacting side by side.
It hits the big screen on September 25, 2026.
On screen, it is Ichikawa Ebizo XI carrying the story. Ichikawa Ebizo XI plays Self.
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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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.
Ichikawa Ebizo XI lead the cast, directed by Takashi Miike.
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