Is Kabuki Kool coming back?
Kabuki Kool (2014–2022) — drama · history on NHK World
The answer: Concluded March 1, 2022.
9seasons
79episodes
About Kabuki Kool
Kabuki Kool ended on March 1, 2022, on NHK World. The show concluded its run after airing its final episode on that date.
Kabuki Kool was a documentary series that explored the traditional Japanese theater form of kabuki, which has a history of over 400 years. Premiering in 2014, the series provided viewers with insights into the art, history, and cultural significance of kabuki, highlighting its enduring appeal and the skills of its performers. The program was hosted by Ichikawa Somegoro, a talented member of the younger generation of kabuki actors, who guided audiences through various aspects of this historic theater.
It covered multiple seasons, each focusing on different elements of kabuki, from its traditional performances to contemporary adaptations. The show aimed to educate and entertain viewers interested in Japanese culture and performing arts.
Kabuki Kool episode schedule
79 aired
Aired · 79
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2022 | S2022·E3 | The Tale of Lord Okura: Dedicated to Genji's Revival |
| February 2, 2022 | S2022·E2 | Sogo from Sakura: A Farmer Martyr |
| January 5, 2022 | S2022·E1 | Demons in Kabuki |
| November 3, 2021 | S2021·E10 | The Vendetta at Iga: Families Meet and Part |
| October 6, 2021 | S2021·E9 | The Gallant Commoner: Banzui Chobei |
| September 1, 2021 | S2021·E8 | An Evil Villain vs. The Spirit of the Cherry |
| June 30, 2021 | S2021·E7 | Devoted Love and Warring Clans |
| June 2, 2021 | S2021·E6 | Spring Blossoms and the Festival in Asakusa |
| May 5, 2021 | S2021·E5 | Two Kabuki Flowers of Evil: Kochiyama and Naozamurai |
| April 7, 2021 | S2021·E4 | Edo Food in Kabuki |
| March 3, 2021 | S2021·E3 | Kabuki and the Pandemic |
| February 3, 2021 | S2021·E2 | Moritsuna's Battle Camp |
| January 2, 2021 | S2021·E1 | Stylish Kabuki Melodrama: "Scarface Yosaburo" |
| November 4, 2020 | S2020·E9 | The Fight of the Megumi Firemen and Sumo Wrestlers |
| October 7, 2020 | S2020·E8 | The World of Kabuki Choreography |
| September 2, 2020 | S2020·E7 | Here Come the Kabuki Shishi Lion Dances! |
| July 8, 2020 | S2020·E6 | The Revenge of the Soga Brothers |
| June 17, 2020 | S2020·E5 | The World of Chushingura: The Treasury of Loyal Retainers (Part 2) |
| March 31, 2020 | S2020·E4 | Kabuki Dance: Henge Buyo |
| March 4, 2020 | S2020·E3 | Tragic Hero Yoshitsune |
| February 5, 2020 | S2020·E2 | Osome's Seven Roles |
| January 8, 2020 | S2020·E1 | Onnagata Romance |
| November 6, 2019 | S2019·E7 | Kabuki Costumes |
| October 2, 2019 | S2019·E6 | Kabuki Villains |
| September 4, 2019 | S2019·E5 | The Super Thief Ishikawa Goemon |
| July 3, 2019 | S2019·E4 | Sumo Wrestlers are the Heroes! |
| June 5, 2019 | S2019·E3 | Kabuki at Eirakukan |
| May 1, 2019 | S2019·E2 | Bestsellers and Kabuki |
| April 3, 2019 | S2019·E1 | Kabuki in Kyoto and Minami-za |
| March 6, 2019 | S2018·E10 | Kabuki Dance for Tachiyaku Male Roles |
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| February 6, 2019 | S2018·E9 | Sankyoku: Kabuki Chamber Music |
| January 2, 2019 | S2018·E8 | Before a Kabuki Tour Begins |
| November 7, 2018 | S2018·E7 | Genpei Nunobiki no Taki: The White Cascade of the Genji Banner |
| October 3, 2018 | S2018·E6 | Props for Male Roles |
| September 5, 2018 | S2018·E5 | Married Love |
| July 4, 2018 | S2018·E4 | The Battles of Coxinga |
| June 6, 2018 | S2018·E3 | Handsome Heroes of Kabuki |
| May 2, 2018 | S2018·E2 | Kabuki Conventions |
| April 4, 2018 | S2018·E1 | Enjoying Kabuki with Kataoka Ainosuke |
| March 7, 2018 | S2017·E10 | Japan's Historic Kabuki Theaters |
| February 7, 2018 | S2017·E9 | Kabuki & Ukiyo-e |
| January 3, 2018 | S2017·E8 | The Peerless Chikamatsu Monzaemon |
| November 1, 2017 | S2017·E7 | Kabuki Stage Sets |
| October 4, 2017 | S2017·E6 | A Visit to the Kabukiza |
| September 6, 2017 | S2017·E5 | Powerful Aragoto Heroes |
| July 5, 2017 | S2017·E4 | Tachiyaku Male Roles |
| June 7, 2017 | S2017·E3 | Onnagata Props |
| May 3, 2017 | S2017·E2 | Imoseyama Onna Teikin (Husband and Wife Mountains) |
| April 5, 2017 | S2017·E1 | The Star Dramatists of Kabuki History |
| March 1, 2017 | S2016·E10 | Challenges of Modern Kabuki |
| February 1, 2017 | S2016·E9 | Tachimawari Fight Scenes |
| December 7, 2016 | S2016·E8 | Yoshitsune Senbon Zakura |
| November 9, 2016 | S2016·E7 | Sounds of Kabuki |
| October 5, 2016 | S2016·E6 | Kamigata Kyogen Set in Merchant Families |
| September 7, 2016 | S2016·E5 | The Beauty of Dance: Onnagata |
| July 6, 2016 | S2016·E4 | Kuromisu Music in Kabuki |
| June 1, 2016 | S2016·E3 | Seductive Women |
| May 4, 2016 | S2016·E2 | Discover Kabuki based on Noh and Kyogen |
| April 6, 2016 | S2016·E1 | Kabuki Costume Concepts |
| March 2, 2016 | S2015·E10 | Hands-on Kabuki: Props and Sets |
| January 6, 2016 | S2015·E9 | Hands-on Kabuki: Animals and Vehicles |
| December 2, 2015 | S2015·E8 | The Laughter of Kamigata Kabuki |
| November 4, 2015 | S2015·E7 | Women in Love |
| October 7, 2015 | S2015·E6 | Sugawara and the Secrets of Calligraphy |
| September 2, 2015 | S2015·E5 | Women of the Pleasure Quarters |
| July 1, 2015 | S2015·E4 | Playing Different Onnagata Roles |
| June 3, 2015 | S2015·E3 | Onnagata Costumes |
| May 6, 2015 | S2015·E2 | Four Seasons of Kabuki |
| April 1, 2015 | S2015·E1 | Nakamura Kazutaro: The Rising Star of Onnagata |
| February 18, 2015 | S2014·E10 | Charming Villains |
| January 21, 2015 | S2014·E9 | Wagoto: Ladies' Man as Hero |
| December 17, 2014 | S2014·E8 | Unique Kabuki Props |
| November 19, 2014 | S2014·E7 | The Shakespeare of Japan: Chikamatsu Monzaemon |
| October 15, 2014 | S2014·E6 | Chushingura: The Treasury of Loyal Retainers |
| September 17, 2014 | S2014·E5 | Kabuki's Leading Male Roles |
| July 16, 2014 | S2014·E4 | Larger-Than-Life Heroes |
| June 18, 2014 | S2014·E3 | Unique Kabuki Stage Structures |
| May 21, 2014 | S2014·E2 | The Beauty of Onnagata |
| April 16, 2014 | S2014·E1 | Enjoying Kabuki with Ichikawa Somegoro VII |