Ichikawa, Japanese Kabuki theater actor and innovator, dies at 83

TOKYO– Eno Ichikawa, that revitalized the magnificent in Japanese Kabuki theater to charm more youthful and international target markets, has actually passed away. He was 83.

Ichikawa passed away after enduring heart troubles on Wednesday in Tokyo, the amusement business Shochiku Co., a significant Kabuki manufacturer, claimed Saturday.

Ichikawa, or Masahiko Kinoshi, came to be recognized for “Super Kabuki,” including modern-day songs and narration along with the circus-like components of the practice– such as “flying” sustained by ropes– that had actually been thrown out for many years. He concentrated on what he called the 3 S’s: “Speed, story and spectacle.”

Kabuki, which includes online songs and dancing on a rotating phase, come from the 17th Century Edo age and is commonly carried out just by guys. So, Ichikawa played lovely ladies, along with witches, samurai and also pets throughout his profession.

He is best recognized for …