Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki (2026)
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.
- Release Date: 2026-09-25
- Runtime: 1h 36min
- Production Company: K2 Pictures
- Production Country: Japan
- Director: Takashi Miike
