Ichikawa Kodanji IV
Japanese actor
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Ichikawa Kodanji IV was a prominent Japanese actor known for his roles in the kabuki theatre during the Meiji period (1868–1912). He was particularly noted for his skill in playing gangster roles, a style that was developed and refined by playwright Kawatake Mokuami. Kodanji IV was one of the star actors for whom Mokuami wrote, contributing to the evolution of kabuki drama. He was associated with the Ichikawa family of actors, a lineage that has produced many renowned performers in kabuki since the 17th century.123
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