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Reviving Kabuki: Film Creators Discuss Art and Connection

10/30/2025

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On Oct 26, 2025, Variety hosted a discussion with Yohei Taneda, Kokuho production designer, and Chieko Murata, producer.
They discussed art, sacrifice, and loneliness against a Kabuki theater backdrop.
Murata said the film aims to introduce Kabuki to younger audiences.
Taneda described the challenges of recreating a Kabuki stage.
They praised the cast, especially Ken Watanabe, Ryo Yoshizawa, and Ryusei Yokohama, for performances that connect Kabuki to a new generation.

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Story summary

On Oct 26, 2025, Variety hosted a discussion with Yohei Taneda, Kokuho production designer, and Chieko Murata, producer.
They discussed art, sacrifice, and loneliness against a Kabuki theater backdrop.
Murata said the film aims to introduce Kabuki to younger audiences.
Taneda described the challenges of recreating a Kabuki stage.
They praised the cast, especially Ken Watanabe, Ryo Yoshizawa, and Ryusei Yokohama, for performances that connect Kabuki to a new generation.