Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki
襲名
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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映画『襲名』2026年9月公開／特報映像 世界初解禁Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-05-17
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival du Nouveau Cinéma
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Takashi Miike
- Original Title
- 襲名
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- K2 Pictures, OLM, Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Takashi Miike
Denjiro Tanaka, Muneyuki Kii, Misako Saka
Department Leadership Roster
Takashi Miike
Director
Denjiro Tanaka
Producer
Misako Saka
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki
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What is Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki about?
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.
Who directed Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki?
Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki was directed by Takashi Miike.
Who stars in Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki?
The principal cast of Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki includes Ichikawa Ebizo XI, Ichikawa Shinnosuke VIII.
When was Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki released and how long is it?
Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.