contributor
26,975
edits
Changes
From SamuraiWiki
Jump to navigationJump to search→References
*Japanese: 市川團十郎 ''(Ichikawa Danjuurou)''
*Japanese: 市川團十郎 ''(Ichikawa Danjuurou)''
[[Image:DanjuroLineage.JPG|right|frame|500px|Woodblock print triptych, c. 1850, by [[Utagawa Toyokuni]], depicting eight generations of the Ichikawa Danjûrô lineage. From right: Danjûrô I as [[Kamakura Gongoro Kagemasa|Kamakura Gongorô Kagemasa]], Danjûrô II as [[Kenuki|Kumedera Danjô]], Danjûrô III as [[Sukeroku]], Danjûrô IV as [[Taira no Kagekiyo]], Danjûrô V as [[Ya no ne|Ya no Ne Gorô]], Danjûrô VI as Nagasaki Jirô, Danjûrô VII as [[Fuwa Banzaemon]], and Danjûrô VIII as Kamakura Gongorô Kagemasa in [[Shibaraku]]. Sackler Gallery of Art, S2004.3.142]]
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.
==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]
[[Category:Artists and Artisans]]
[[Category:Artists and Artisans]]
