MoN Kabuki - Kyōkanoko Musume Dōjōji - and others

⭐ Artistry and Spirit Passed Down Through Centuries
"MoN Kabuki" serves as a foundation for carrying culture forward for the next 100 years, blending pinnacle traditional artistry with modern visual technology. In this grand opening program, Kikugoro Onoe VIII performs the masterpiece of Kabuki dance, Kyōkanoko Musume Dōjōji. Don't miss a completely new way to experience Kabuki—where advanced techniques refined over centuries meet cutting-edge visual production, bringing the actor’s performance closer to you than ever before.

Highlights
🌟 A New Era of Kabuki: A fusion of deep tradition and state-of-the-art technology.
🎞️ Innovative Performance: A unique production connecting archival footage with live contemporary performance.
🎭 Immersive Experience: Break free from traditional viewing styles and dive deeper into the world of the story.

General Info
📅 Dates & Times:

• Thursday, July 2: 5:00 PM
• Friday, July 3: 12:00 PM
• Saturday, July 4: 12:00 PM / 5:00 PM
• Sunday, July 5: 12:00 PM

*Please arrive approximately 30 minutes before the performance begins.
📍 Venue: MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives, Box1000
🗨️ Cast: Kikugoro Onoe VIII
👤 Age Requirement: Children under 4 years old are not permitted.
♿ Accessibility: For wheelchair seating or those requiring assistance, please contact 0570-022-030 before purchasing tickets.
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here

Description
Japanese traditional performing arts are the distillation of sophisticated skills polished over centuries. The "MoN Kabuki Dance Performance" presents these peak techniques alongside modern visuals to create a cultural bridge to the next 100 years. By incorporating archival commentary, technical explanations, and innovative visual effects, we offer a reimagined Kabuki experience that makes the actor’s craft feel intimate and immediate. This project reconstructs Kabuki as a "living archive" to be handed to the future, presenting a new form of cultural heritage.

The first installment features the crowning jewel of onnagata (female role) dance: Kyōkanoko Musume Dōjōji. It stars Kikugoro Onoe VIII, who has garnered significant acclaim since his succession to the name last year. Watch as the dancing maiden Hanako arrives at the bell-consecration ceremony of Dojoji Temple, transforming from innocence to glamour, and finally to madness, portrayed through vivid costume changes (hikinuki) and a variety of dance styles. Special video content will also be screened.