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Onnagata (女形/女方, lit. 'female role'), also oyama (女形), are male actors who play female roles in kabuki theatre. It originated in 1629 after women were banned from performing in kabuki performances. There are many specific techniques that actors must learn to master the role of onnagata.
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四代目中村芝翫 [Nakamura Shikan IV] and 三代目 沢村田之助 [Sawamura Tanosuke III] as top ranking courtesans (keisei...
四代目中村芝翫 [Nakamura Shikan IV] and 三代目 沢村田之助 [Sawamura Tanosuke III] as top ranking courtesans (keisei...
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Onnagata actor Bando Tamasaburo V (middle) in a play Nihonbashi
Onnagata actor Bando Tamasaburo V (middle) in a play Nihonbashi
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Mana Playing live with white costume, 2011
Mana Playing live with white costume, 2011
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This is a one-way "translation arrow" icon, drawn by myself in the style of, and modeled after :Imag...
This is a one-way "translation arrow" icon, drawn by myself in the style of, and modeled after :Imag...
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Utaemon Nakamura VI (1917–2001)
Utaemon Nakamura VI (1917–2001)
Utaemon Nakamura V as Yodo-gimi in Hototogisu Kojō no Rakugetsu.jpg
Utaemon Nakamura V (1866–1940) as Yodo-gimi in Hototogisu Kojō no Rakugetsu
Utaemon Nakamura V (1866–1940) as Yodo-gimi in Hototogisu Kojō no Rakugetsu
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Sagimusume (Heron Maiden) dance performed by onnagata Akifusa Guraku.
Sagimusume (Heron Maiden) dance performed by onnagata Akifusa Guraku.
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In 楽屋 of 国立劇場
In 楽屋 of 国立劇場
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Handpainted scroll, attributed to Hishikawa Morofusa, titled "Two Actors Combing Hair", circa 1700; ...
Handpainted scroll, attributed to Hishikawa Morofusa, titled "Two Actors Combing Hair", circa 1700; ...
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Taishū engeki actor Tachibana Daigorō performing at Miyoshi-bashi Theatre, Yokohama.
Taishū engeki actor Tachibana Daigorō performing at Miyoshi-bashi Theatre, Yokohama.
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