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*Japanese: 市川團十郎 ''(Ichikawa Danjuurou)''

*Japanese: 市川團十郎 ''(Ichikawa Danjuurou)''

Ichikawa Danjûrô 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, wielded by the top actor of Edo/Tokyo, and receiving it is an honor. There are a number of roles that the line of Danjûrô specialize in, as well as a series of plays, the ''[[Kabuki Juhachiban|Kabuki Jûhachiban]]'' (The Kabuki Eighteen), which showcase the specialties of the Ichikawa family.

Ichikawa Danjûrô 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, wielded by the top actor of Edo/Tokyo, and receiving it is an honor. There are a number of roles that the line of Danjûrô specialize in, as well as a series of plays, the ''[[Kabuki Juhachiban|Kabuki Jûhachiban]]'' (The Kabuki Eighteen), which showcase the specialties of the Ichikawa family.

Danjûrô, like other actors' names, is bestowed (or given up) at grand naming ceremonies called ''[[shumei|shûmei]]'' in which a number of actors formally change their names. The name Danjûrô is generally taken at the peak of an actor's career; another name may be taken after retirement. Prior to taking the name Danjûrô, an actor frequently had the names [[Matsumoto Koshiro|Matsumoto Kôshirô]], [[Ichikawa Shinnosuke]], or [[Ichikawa Ebizo|Ichikawa Ebizô]].

Danjûrô, like other actors' names, is bestowed (or given up) at grand naming ceremonies called ''[[shumei|shûmei]]'' in which a number of actors formally change their names. The name Danjûrô is generally taken at the peak of an actor's career; another name may be taken after retirement. Prior to taking the name Danjûrô, an actor frequently had the names [[Matsumoto Koshiro|Matsumoto Kôshirô]], [[Ichikawa Shinnosuke]], or [[Ichikawa Ebizo|Ichikawa Ebizô]].

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

The design of the Ichikawa family ''[[mon]]'', three squares nested inside one another, is called ''mimasu'' (三升). Some of the actors in this line used "Mimasu" or "Sanshô" (an alternate reading of the same characters) as their ''haimyô'', a nickname or alias used in poetry circles.

==Lineage==

==Lineage==

*[[Ichikawa Danjuro I|Ichikawa Danjûrô I]] (May 1675 - February 1704)<ref name=datenote>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 Danjûrô.</ref> - originally Sanshôya Hyôgo (三升屋兵庫); known as Ichikawa Ebizô I prior to taking the name Danjûrô. Originated the ''[[aragoto]]'' form.

*[[Ichikawa Danjuro I|Ichikawa Danjûrô I]] (May 1675 - February 1704)<ref name=datenote>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 Danjûrô.</ref> - originally Sanshôya Hyôgo (三升屋兵庫); known as Ichikawa Ebizô I prior to taking the name Danjûrô. Originated the ''[[aragoto]]'' form.

*[[Ichikawa Ebizo II|Ichikawa Danjûrô II]] (July 1704 - November 1735) - Eldest son of Danjûrô I; previously known as Ichikawa Ebizô II and Ichikawa Kuzô.

*[[Ichikawa Danjuro II|Ichikawa Danjûrô II]] (July 1704 - November 1735) - Eldest son of Danjûrô I; previously known as Ichikawa Ebizô II and Ichikawa Kuzô.

*[[Ichikawa Danjuro III|Ichikawa Danjûrô III]] (November 1735 - February 1742) - Adopted son of Danjûrô II, previously known as Ichikawa Masugorô. Died young.

*[[Ichikawa Danjuro III|Ichikawa Danjûrô III]] (November 1735 - February 1742) - Adopted son of Danjûrô II, previously known as Ichikawa Masugorô. Died young.

*[[Ichikawa Ebizo III|Ichikawa Danjûrô IV]] (November 1754 - October 1770) - Adopted son of Danjûrô II, possibly biological son. Previously known as Matsumoto Kôshirô II and Ichikawa Ebizô III.

*[[Ichikawa Ebizo III|Ichikawa Danjûrô IV]] (November 1754 - October 1770) - Adopted son of Danjûrô II, possibly biological son. Previously known as Matsumoto Kôshirô II and Ichikawa Ebizô III.

*'''Ichikawa Danjûrô X''' (posthumous 1962) - Son-in-law of Danjûrô IX; previously known as Horikoshi Fukusaburô and Ichikawa Sanshô V. Played only minor roles, but revived many plays of the ''Kabuki Jûhachiban''.

*'''Ichikawa Danjûrô X''' (posthumous 1962) - Son-in-law of Danjûrô IX; previously known as Horikoshi Fukusaburô and Ichikawa Sanshô V. Played only minor roles, but revived many plays of the ''Kabuki Jûhachiban''.

*'''Ichikawa Danjûrô XI''' (April 1962 - November 1965) - Adopted son of Danjûrô X, his biological father was Matsumoto Kôshirô VII. Previously known as Ichikawa Komazô V and Ichikawa Ebizô IX.

*'''Ichikawa Danjûrô XI''' (April 1962 - November 1965) - Adopted son of Danjûrô X, his biological father was Matsumoto Kôshirô VII. Previously known as Ichikawa Komazô V and Ichikawa Ebizô IX.

*'''Ichikawa Danjûrô XII''' (April 1985 - present) - Eldest son of Danjûrô XI. Previously known as Ichikawa Shinnosuke VI and Ichikawa Ebizô X. Danjûrô XII is the current holder of the name Ichikawa Danjûrô.

*'''Ichikawa Danjûrô XII''' (April 1985 - February 2013) - Eldest son of Danjûrô XI. Previously known as Ichikawa Shinnosuke VI and Ichikawa Ebizô X.

==Notes==

==Notes==

==References==

==References==

*[http://www.kabuki21.com/danjuro.php The Line of Ichikawa Danjûrô at Kabuki21.com]

*[http://www.kabuki21.com/danjuro.php The Line of Ichikawa Danjûrô at Kabuki21.com]

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