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Ichikawa Danjūrō

January 29, 2023

Ichikawa Danjūrō (市川 團十郎) is a stage name taken on by a series of Kabuki actors of the Ichikawa family. Most of these were blood relatives, though some were adopted into the family. It is a famous and important name, and receiving it is an honor. There are a number of roles that the line of Danjūrō specialize in, as well as a series of plays, the Kabuki Jūhachiban (The Kabuki Eighteen), which showcase the specialties of the Ichikawa family.

Top row, from left:
   Ichikawa Danjūrō I as Yamagami Gennaizaemon (Zōhiki)
   Ichikawa Danjūrō II as Kamakura Gongorō Kagemasa (Shibaraku)
   Ichikawa Danjūrō III as Uirō-uri or Soga no Gorō (Uirō)
   Ichikawa Danjūrō IV as Roku-bu (Kamahige)
Second Row, from left:
   Ichikawa Danjūrō V as Fudō-myō-ō (Fudō)
   Ichikawa Danjūrō VI as Hanatogawa Sukeroku (Sukeroku)
   Ichikawa Danjūrō VII as Taira no Kagekiyo (Kagekiyo)
   Ichikawa Danjūrō VIII as Soga no Gorō in Ya no Ne
Third Row, from left:
   Ichikawa Danjūrō IX
   Sanshō Ichikawa V (Danjūrō X)
   Ichikawa Danjūrō XI
   Ichikawa Danjūrō XII
In this Japanese name, the surname is Ichikawa.

Danjūrō, like other actors' names, is bestowed (or given up) at grand naming ceremonies called shūmei in which a number of actors formally change their names. The name Danjūrō is generally taken at the peak of an actor's career; another name may be taken after retirement. Prior to taking the name Danjūrō, an actor frequently had the names Matsumoto Kōshirō, Ichikawa Shinnosuke, or Ichikawa Ebizō.

The design of the Ichikawa family mon, three squares nested inside one another, is called mimasu or sanshō (三升). Some of the actors in this line used "Sanshō" as their haimyō, a nickname or alias used in poetry circles.

Lineage

  • Ichikawa Danjūrō I (May 1675 – February 1704)[1] – also known as Mimasuya Hyōgo (三升屋 兵庫) as a playwright; known as Ichikawa Ebizō I prior to taking the name Danjūrō. Originated the aragoto form.
  • Ichikawa Danjūrō II (July 1704 – November 1735) – Eldest son of Danjūrō I; previously known as Ichikawa Ebizō II and Ichikawa Kuzō.
  • Ichikawa Danjūrō III (November 1735 – February 1742) – Adopted son of Danjūrō II, previously known as Ichikawa Masugorō; died young.
  • Ichikawa Danjūrō IV (November 1754 – October 1770) – Adopted son of Danjūrō II, possibly biological son. Previously known as Matsumoto Kōshirō II and Ichikawa Ebizō III.
  • Ichikawa Danjūrō V (November 1770 – October 1791) – Son of Danjūrō IV. Previously known as Matsumoto Kōshirō III and Ichikawa Ebizō. One of the most famous of all kabuki actors.
  • Ichikawa Danjūrō VI (November 1791 – May 1799) – Son of Danjūrō V, previously known as Ichikawa Ebizō VI. Died young.
  • Ichikawa Danjūrō VII (November 1800 – February 1832) – Grandson of Danjūrō V, previously known as Ichikawa Shinnosuke I, Ichikawa Yebizō,[2] and later as Ichikawa Ebizō V. Established the Kabuki Jūhachiban.[3]
  • Ichikawa Danjūrō VIII (March 1832 – August 1854) – Eldest son of Danjūrō VII, previously known as Ichikawa Shinnosuke II and Ichikawa Ebizō VI. Committed suicide in Osaka.[4]
  • Ichikawa Danjūrō IX (1874 – September 1903) – Fifth son of Danjūrō VII. Previously known as Kawarazaki Chōjūrō III, Kawarazaki Gonjūrō I, Kawarazaki Gonnosuke VII and Kawarazaki Sanshō. Star of the Meiji period's golden age of Kabuki.
  • Ichikawa Danjūrō X (posthumous 1962) – Son-in-law of Danjūrō IX; previously known as Horikoshi Fukusaburō and Ichikawa Sanshō V. Played only minor roles, but revived many plays of the Kabuki Jūhachiban.
  • Ichikawa Danjūrō XI (April 1962 – November 1965) – Adopted son of Danjūrō X, his biological father was Matsumoto Kōshirō VII. Previously known as Ichikawa Komazō V and Ichikawa Ebizō IX.
  • Ichikawa Danjūrō XII (April 1985 – February 2013)[5] – Eldest son of Danjūrō XI. Previously known as Ichikawa Shinnosuke VI and Ichikawa Ebizō X.
  • Ichikawa Danjūrō XIII (October 2022 – current) – Takatoshi Horikoshi, son of Danjūrō XII. Previously known as Ebizō XI. He planned to take the name of Danjūrō XIII in May 2020, but the name change was postponed when Kabuki shows were cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.[6]

See also

 
The Ichikawa family crest (mon)

Notes

  1. ^ Note: the dates given here do not represent the birth/death dates of the actor; rather, they indicate the period during which the actor held the name Danjūrō.
  2. ^ Note: though this would be "Ebizō" in modern revised Japanese, it was written with different characters, as (ゑび蔵), and thus is considered a separate name. See Historical kana usage.
  3. ^ Fitzwilliam Museum: contemporary image of Danjūrō VII (1819) 2008-09-30 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ Fitzwilliam Museum; contemporary image of Danjūrō VIII (c. 1836) 2007-01-29 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ Popular Kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjuro dies at 66 2013-11-24 at the Wayback Machine. Mainichi Shinbun, 4 Feb 2013.
  6. ^ "十三代目市川團十郎白猿襲名披露興行が延期　海老蔵「忍耐強くウイルスに立ち向かうしかない」" (in Japanese). Sports Nippon. 7 April 2020. Retrieved 22 August 2020.

References

  • The Line of Ichikawa Danjūrō at Kabuki21.com

External links

  • New York Public Library Digital Gallery, image of actor Ichikawa Hakuen (Ichikawa Danjûrô V)
  • NARITAYA Ichikawa Danjuro/Ebizo Official Website

January 29, 2023
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Ichikawa Danjurō 市川 團十郎 is a stage name taken on by a series of Kabuki actors of the Ichikawa family Most of these were blood relatives though some were adopted into the family It is a famous and important name and receiving it is an honor There are a number of roles that the line of Danjurō specialize in as well as a series of plays the Kabuki Juhachiban The Kabuki Eighteen which showcase the specialties of the Ichikawa family Top row from left Ichikawa Danjurō I as Yamagami Gennaizaemon Zōhiki Ichikawa Danjurō II as Kamakura Gongorō Kagemasa Shibaraku Ichikawa Danjurō III as Uirō uri or Soga no Gorō Uirō Ichikawa Danjurō IV as Roku bu Kamahige Second Row from left Ichikawa Danjurō V as Fudō myō ō Fudō Ichikawa Danjurō VI as Hanatogawa Sukeroku Sukeroku Ichikawa Danjurō VII as Taira no Kagekiyo Kagekiyo Ichikawa Danjurō VIII as Soga no Gorō in Ya no Ne Third Row from left Ichikawa Danjurō IX Sanshō Ichikawa V Danjurō X Ichikawa Danjurō XI Ichikawa Danjurō XII In this Japanese name the surname is Ichikawa Danjurō like other actors names is bestowed or given up at grand naming ceremonies called shumei in which a number of actors formally change their names The name Danjurō is generally taken at the peak of an actor s career another name may be taken after retirement Prior to taking the name Danjurō an actor frequently had the names Matsumoto Kōshirō Ichikawa Shinnosuke or Ichikawa Ebizō The design of the Ichikawa family mon three squares nested inside one another is called mimasu or sanshō 三升 Some of the actors in this line used Sanshō as their haimyō a nickname or alias used in poetry circles Contents 1 Lineage 2 See also 3 Notes 4 References 5 External linksLineage EditIchikawa Danjurō I May 1675 February 1704 1 also known as Mimasuya Hyōgo 三升屋 兵庫 as a playwright known as Ichikawa Ebizō I prior to taking the name Danjurō Originated the aragoto form Ichikawa Danjurō II July 1704 November 1735 Eldest son of Danjurō I previously known as Ichikawa Ebizō II and Ichikawa Kuzō Ichikawa Danjurō III November 1735 February 1742 Adopted son of Danjurō II previously known as Ichikawa Masugorō died young Ichikawa Danjurō IV November 1754 October 1770 Adopted son of Danjurō II possibly biological son Previously known as Matsumoto Kōshirō II and Ichikawa Ebizō III Ichikawa Danjurō V November 1770 October 1791 Son of Danjurō IV Previously known as Matsumoto Kōshirō III and Ichikawa Ebizō One of the most famous of all kabuki actors Ichikawa Danjurō VI November 1791 May 1799 Son of Danjurō V previously known as Ichikawa Ebizō VI Died young Ichikawa Danjurō VII November 1800 February 1832 Grandson of Danjurō V previously known as Ichikawa Shinnosuke I Ichikawa Yebizō 2 and later as Ichikawa Ebizō V Established the Kabuki Juhachiban 3 Ichikawa Danjurō VIII March 1832 August 1854 Eldest son of Danjurō VII previously known as Ichikawa Shinnosuke II and Ichikawa Ebizō VI Committed suicide in Osaka 4 Ichikawa Danjurō IX 1874 September 1903 Fifth son of Danjurō VII Previously known as Kawarazaki Chōjurō III Kawarazaki Gonjurō I Kawarazaki Gonnosuke VII and Kawarazaki Sanshō Star of the Meiji period s golden age of Kabuki Ichikawa Danjurō X posthumous 1962 Son in law of Danjurō IX previously known as Horikoshi Fukusaburō and Ichikawa Sanshō V Played only minor roles but revived many plays of the Kabuki Juhachiban Ichikawa Danjurō XI April 1962 November 1965 Adopted son of Danjurō X his biological father was Matsumoto Kōshirō VII Previously known as Ichikawa Komazō V and Ichikawa Ebizō IX Ichikawa Danjurō XII April 1985 February 2013 5 Eldest son of Danjurō XI Previously known as Ichikawa Shinnosuke VI and Ichikawa Ebizō X Ichikawa Danjurō XIII October 2022 current Takatoshi Horikoshi son of Danjurō XII Previously known as Ebizō XI He planned to take the name of Danjurō XIII in May 2020 but the name change was postponed when Kabuki shows were cancelled as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic 6 See also Edit The Ichikawa family crest mon Shumei Ichikawa Ebizō related line of kabuki actorsNotes Edit Note the dates given here do not represent the birth death dates of the actor rather they indicate the period during which the actor held the name Danjurō Note though this would be Ebizō in modern revised Japanese it was written with different characters as ゑび蔵 and thus is considered a separate name See Historical kana usage Fitzwilliam Museum contemporary image of Danjurō VII 1819 Archived 2008 09 30 at the Wayback Machine Fitzwilliam Museum contemporary image of Danjurō VIII c 1836 Archived 2007 01 29 at the Wayback Machine Popular Kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjuro dies at 66 Archived 2013 11 24 at the Wayback Machine Mainichi Shinbun 4 Feb 2013 十三代目市川團十郎白猿襲名披露興行が延期 海老蔵 忍耐強くウイルスに立ち向かうしかない in Japanese Sports Nippon 7 April 2020 Retrieved 22 August 2020 References EditThe Line of Ichikawa Danjurō at Kabuki21 comExternal links EditNew York Public Library Digital Gallery image of actor Ichikawa Hakuen Ichikawa Danjuro V NARITAYA Ichikawa Danjuro Ebizo Official Website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ichikawa Danjurō amp oldid 1120601710, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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