Season 2

01 Nakamura Kazutaro: The Rising Star of Onnagata Episode 11st April 2015 Meet Nakamura Kazutaro -- our new host and the rising star of kabuki. Born into a famous kabuki family, watch how he became a kabuki actor himself, along with some beautiful performances. 02 Four Seasons of Kabuki Episode 26th May 2015 Spring, summer, autumn, winter – Japan’s beautiful seasons are ingeniously portrayed on the kabuki stage with magnificent sets, props and superb acting. 03 Onnagata Costumes Episode 33rd June 2015 The magnificent costumes of kabuki's female roles add flair to the stage. And their colors and designs can even represent the character's social status or her inner feelings. 04 Playing Different Onnagata Roles Episode 41st July 2015 How does a man play a woman's role? See the process of this metamorphosis, beginning with makeup, along with highlights of plays that portray women of all kinds of social stations and ages. 05 Women of the Pleasure Quarters Episode 52nd September 2015 Many kabuki plays star beautiful courtesans – this time we feature the women of the pleasure quarters. Discover the glamorous allure which entangles both men and women. 06 Sugawara and the Secrets of Calligraphy Episode 67th October 2015 This time, a special feature on Sugawara and the Secrets of Calligraphy! A huge hit with the public in the Edo period, its story and stagecraft still enthral people today. 07 Women In Love Episode 74th November 2015 We discover the stories of this traditional performing art which are all about women in love. Doomed romances, love triangles, and death stalk the stage. 08 The Laughter of Kamigata Kabuki Episode 82nd December 2015 This time on KABUKI KOOL, explore the laughter of Kamigata Kabuki. Discover how performing monkeys can add pathos to a touching scene, and the comic twists and turns taken by a lovesick hairdresser 09 Hands-on Kabuki: Animals and Vehicles Episode 96th January 2016 This time on KABUKI KOOL, we leave the studio to explore the animals and transport systems used in kabuki plays. Discover how these amazing props and their sound effects add to the atmosphere on stage. 10 Hands-on Kabuki: Props and Sets Episode 102nd March 2016 This time on KABUKI KOOL, we leave the studio to explore the sets and stagecraft of kabuki plays. Discover two new animals, and explore their history and effects.