Name: Izumo no Okuni
Genre: Drama
Released: 17 Feb 2006
Rating: 0.00
Cast: Rei Kikukawa, Yukari Onoe, Masato Sakai, Junkichi Orimoto, Kanji Tsuda

Season - Episode

1 Season 1 Jan 13, 2006

1 - 1

The Dancing Woman Jan 13, 2006
1 - 2

Tears and Smiles Jan 20, 2006
1 - 3

The Best Jan 27, 2006
1 - 4

Big Sister, Little Sister Feb 03, 2006
1 - 5

Apparitions of a Love Feb 10, 2006
1 - 6

The Divine Dancer Feb 17, 2006

Overview

Izumo no Okuni was born about 1571. This time period in Japanese history was fraught with struggle. It was known as the Period of Warring States, that is, the land barrons (daimyo) fought against one another for power. Her father was a blacksmith for the Izumo Grand Shrine and, consequently, the family served as well. It was a custom to send priests and young women, such as Buddhist nuns, among others to solicit contributions. Izumo was sent to Kyoto to perform sacred dances and songs. Her Okuni Kabuki was known and applauded throughout the land. After 25 years she retired.

Year 2006

Studio NHK

Director Sawako Ariyoshi

Crew Yoshio Watanabe (Director), Yoshio Watanabe (Writer)

Popularity 0.5064

Language Japanese