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A jōruri and kabuki historical drama follows Sugawara no Michizane, renamed Kan Shōjō, after a rival’s false treason accusation leads to his exile. His loyal retainers protect his family and resist the schemer Fujiwara no Shihei, making sacrifices to preserve the minister’s line and honor.
In this 11-act bunraku puppet drama, Lord En’ya is sentenced to commit seppuku after attacking Moronao, and his retainers become rōnin. Under Yuranosuke’s leadership, the retainers sustain their loyalty through tests, losses and disguises before mounting a final assault on Moronao and offering his head at En’ya’s memorial.
Pursued by his brother Yoritomo’s agents, Yoshitsune travels with Shizuka and Benkei while seeking three surviving Taira generals. The generals and their families conceal their identities among merchants, travelers, and monks; their schemes lead to combat, mistaken loyalties, and tragic sacrifices. Meanwhile, a fox spirit disguised as Yoshitsune’s retainer Tadanobu seeks the drum made from his parents’ skins. The conflicts are resolved in a final confrontation, restoring peace.
A jōruri and kabuki historical drama follows Sugawara no Michizane, renamed Kan Shōjō, after a rival’s false treason accusation leads to his exile. His loyal retainers protect his family and resist the schemer Fujiwara no Shihei, making sacrifices to preserve the minister’s line and honor.
In this 11-act bunraku puppet drama, Lord En’ya is sentenced to commit seppuku after attacking Moronao, and his retainers become rōnin. Under Yuranosuke’s leadership, the retainers sustain their loyalty through tests, losses and disguises before mounting a final assault on Moronao and offering his head at En’ya’s memorial.
Pursued by his brother Yoritomo’s agents, Yoshitsune travels with Shizuka and Benkei while seeking three surviving Taira generals. The generals and their families conceal their identities among merchants, travelers, and monks; their schemes lead to combat, mistaken loyalties, and tragic sacrifices. Meanwhile, a fox spirit disguised as Yoshitsune’s retainer Tadanobu seeks the drum made from his parents’ skins. The conflicts are resolved in a final confrontation, restoring peace.