The son follows in his father's footsteps! The father and son of the famous "Star Wars Kabuki" actor Ichikawa Ebizo join forces

Star Wars is one of the most famous science fiction film series in modern history, and Kabuki is an ancient traditional Japanese drama. What effect will it have if these two seemingly unrelated arts are combined? Star Wars Kabuki will be performed on November 28. Recently, the official announced that the leading actor, Japanese Kabuki star Ichikawa Ebizaru, will be performing with his son. Let's take a look.

·The island country likes to make various two-dimensional themes into Kabuki, such as One Piece, Naruto, etc., and this time it has set its sights on the classic science fiction movie "Star Wars". The collision of Eastern and Western cultures will once again bring sparks. The starring role of "Star Wars·Kabuki" is the representative Japanese Kabuki actor·Ichikawa Ebizaru, and the theme content of "Star Wars·Kabuki" will also revolve around the main axis of the Star Wars series - the love-hate entanglement of the Skywalker family. Stay tuned.

Kabuki is a typical Japanese national performing art, which originated in the early Edo period in the 17th century. It has been preserved for nearly 400 years together with Noh and Kyogen. It is listed as an important intangible cultural property in Japan and as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO. The characteristics of modern Kabuki are exquisite scenery, complex stage mechanisms, gorgeous costumes and makeup of actors, and all actors are men.

·This little boy is Ichikawa Ebizo’s son, Horikoshi Hiroyuki. Although he is still young, it seems that he has not changed his stage name and has completely inherited his father’s legacy. Please stay tuned for follow-up reports on what roles the father and son play in the original work of "Star Wars Kabuki".