Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki(2026)
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Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki Synopsis
A look at the succession ceremony in which Ichikawa Danjūrō XIII formally inherited the storied Danjūrō name in Kabuki, Japan’s classical performing art. The film records the behind-the-scenes preparations for the actor’s name-inheritance debut performance.
Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki (2026) is a documentary film directed by Takashi Miike, released on September 25, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Ichikawa Ebizo XI.
- Director:
- Takashi Miike
- Producers:
- Denjiro Tanaka, Misako Saka
- Production:
- K2 Pictures, OLM, Shochiku
- Status:
- Released
Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki (2026) Trailer
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Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Takashi Miike, produced by Denjiro Tanaka and Misako Saka.
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Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki?
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The main cast of Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki (2026) includes Ichikawa Ebizo XI. The film was directed by Takashi Miike. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki released?
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Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki was released on September 25, 2026 and runs for 1h 34m.
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