Danjūrō I
Japanese Kabuki actor
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Danjūrō I was a prominent Japanese Kabuki actor during the Genroku period (1688–1703). He is renowned for originating the aragoto style of heroic drama, which is a specialty of the Ichikawa family. This style features bold, idealized warriors with exaggerated powers, marked faces, and large swords. Kabuki itself is a traditional Japanese drama combining song, dance, and mime, performed in a highly stylized manner. It dates back to the early 17th century and has evolved into an all-male theatrical form.12
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