Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki

2026· 94 min★ 6.2· Documentary

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.

Cast: Ichikawa Ebizo XI, Ichikawa Shinnosuke VIII

Director: Takashi Miike