An Introduction to Kabuki Role Types・Part 1: Heroes & Villains

In the video, we give an overview of the yakugara system of role types in kabuki, first focusing on the categories of male roles. A second video covering the types of onnagata roles will hopefully follow up soon! Special thanks to the Patreon members who make these videos possible, including C. H. White, Eric Pan, SuperGingernutz, calvin, Valerie, Tina Draughon, Faith, Kieran Byfield, Jonatan Alvarado, Adrian Smetsers and jokermxyzptlk! You can also support Kabuki In-Depth on Patreon:   / kabukiindepth   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:08 Tachiyaku 03:09 Nimaime 05:38 Katakiyaku 08:09 Fukeyaku