Shōten
Series Overview
The show is based on the Ogiri style of rakugo, a form of traditional Japanese storytelling. The ogiri system sees a host put questions to a panel of fellow rakugo storytellers who must produce a funny or witty response. Shoten's format thus sees the host—currently Shunpūtei Shōta—pose questions to six storytellers (known as "ogiri members") seated left to right (as the audience sees them) as follows: San'yūtei Koyūza (sky-blue kimono), San'yūtei Kōraku (pink kimono), Hayashiya Kikuo (yellow kimono), Hayashiya Sanpei II (beige kimono), San'yūtei Enraku VI (purple kimono), Hayashiya Taihei (orange kimono).
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1 Season • 1 Episodes
30 min per episode
1966 – Present
Premiered: Sun, May 15, 1966
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Season 1, Episode 1: “Episode 1”
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What is Shōten about?
The show is based on the Ogiri style of rakugo, a form of traditional Japanese storytelling. The ogiri system sees a host put questions to a panel of fellow rakugo storytellers who must produce a funny or witty response. Shoten's format thus sees the host—currently Shunpūtei Shōta—pose questions to six storytellers (known as "ogiri members") seated left to right (as the audience sees them) as follows: San'yūtei Koyūza (sky-blue kimono), San'yūtei Kōraku (pink kimono), Hayashiya Kikuo (yellow kimono), Hayashiya Sanpei II (beige kimono), San'yūtei Enraku VI (purple kimono), Hayashiya Taihei (orange kimono).
How many seasons does Shōten have?
Shōten comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Shōten?
Key cast members in Shōten include Shota Shunputei, Kikuo Hayashiya, Koyuza Sanyutei, Koraku Sanyutei, Taihei Hayashiya.
Who created or directed Shōten?
Shōten was developed and directed by Not specified.