Mitsugoro Bando I Collection

Actor Bando Mitsugoro I (image 1 of 2), 1770s-mid 1780s. Creator: Shunsho
Actor Bando Mitsugoro I (image 1 of 2), 1770s-mid 1780s

Actor Bando Mitsugoro I (image 2 of 2), 1770s-mid 1780s. Creator: Shunsho
Actor Bando Mitsugoro I (image 2 of 2), 1770s-mid 1780s

The Actor Bando Mitsugoro I as Soga no Juro Sukenari (?) in the Play Shuen Soga... c. 1768. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Bando Mitsugoro I as Soga no Juro Sukenari (?) in the Play Shuen Soga Omugaeshi (?), Performed at the Ichimura Theater (?) in the Second Month, 1768 (?), Japan, c. 1768

The Actors Ichikawa Monnosuke II as Karigane Bunshichi, Bando Mitsugoro I as An no, ... c. 1780. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Ichikawa Monnosuke II as Karigane Bunshichi, Bando Mitsugoro I as An no Heibei, Ichikawa Danjuro V as Gokuin Sen'emon, Nakamura Sukegoro II as Kaminari Shokuro

The Actor Bando Mitsugoro I as Abbot Saimyo-ji Tokiyori, Disguised as a Monk, in the... c. 1773. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Bando Mitsugoro I as Abbot Saimyo-ji Tokiyori, Disguised as a Monk, in the Joruri "Onna Hachi no Ki" (A Female Version of "The Potted Trees")

The Actor Bando Mitsugoro I as the Shinto Priest Goinosuke Disguised as the Spirit of a... c. 1781. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Bando Mitsugoro I as the Shinto Priest Goinosuke Disguised as the Spirit of a White Heron, in the Play Sakikaese Yuki no Miyoshino, Performed at the Morita Theater in the Eleventh Month

The Actors Yamashita Kinsaku II as Mutsuhana (right), Bando Mitsugoro I as Kashiwagi n... c. 1771/7 Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Yamashita Kinsaku II as Mutsuhana (right), Bando Mitsugoro I as Kashiwagi no Emon (center), and Nakamura Sukegoro II as Akamatsu Mushanosuke (left)

The Actors Sawamura Kijuro I as Ikazuchi Shinno, Prince of Thunder (far left), Ichik... c. 1771/72. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Sawamura Kijuro I as Ikazuchi Shinno, Prince of Thunder (far left), Ichikawa Danjuro V as the Buddhist Deity Fudo (second from left)

The Actors Otani Hiroji III as Yokambei (right), Nakamura Tomijuro I as Kuzunoha (ce, ... c. 1776. Creator: Shunsho)
The Actors Otani Hiroji III as Yokambei (right), Nakamura Tomijuro I as Kuzunoha (center), and Bando Mitsugoro I as Yakambei (left)

The Actors Bando Mitsugoro I as Hata no Kawakatsu (right), and Otani Hiroemon III as... c. 1773. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Bando Mitsugoro I as Hata no Kawakatsu (right), and Otani Hiroemon III as the Manservant (Yakko) Gansuke (left), in the Play Miya-bashira Iwao no Butai (Shrine Pillars on a Stone Base)

The Actors Ichikawa Danjuro V as Gokuin Sen'emon (right), Bando Mitsugoro I as An no He... c. 1780
The Actors Ichikawa Danjuro V as Gokuin Sen'emon (right), Bando Mitsugoro I as An no Heibei (center), and Nakamura Sukegoro II as Kaminari Shokuro (left), in the Play Hatsumombi Kuruwa Soga

The Actor Bando Mitsugoro I as Taira no Tadamori Disguised as a Potted-Plant Seller in... c. 1776. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Bando Mitsugoro I as Taira no Tadamori Disguised as a Potted-Plant Seller in the Play Sakuya Kono Hana no Kaomise, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1776, Japan, c

The Actors Segawa Kikunojo III (right) as Ochiyo, and Bando Mitsugoro I (left) as the... c. 1781. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Segawa Kikunojo III (right) as Ochiyo, and Bando Mitsugoro I (left) as the Greengrocer Hambei, in the Play Kabuki no Hana Bandai Soga

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Mitsugoro Bando I was a legendary kabuki actor in Japan during the Edo period. Known for his powerful performances and dynamic stage presence, he captivated audiences with his skillful portrayal of both male and female roles. His dedication to the art of kabuki earned him widespread acclaim and established him as one of the greatest actors of his time. Bando I's performances were characterized by their intensity, emotion, and precision. He had a commanding presence on stage, able to effortlessly switch between characters and convey a wide range of emotions with just a subtle gesture or expression. Audiences were spellbound by his ability to bring characters to life and transport them into another world through his acting. Beyond his talent on stage, Bando I was also known for his dedication to preserving traditional kabuki techniques and styles. He trained tirelessly throughout his career to perfect his craft and ensure that the art form would continue to thrive for future generations. Today, Mitsugoro Bando I is remembered as a true master of kabuki theater whose legacy lives on through the countless performers who have been inspired by his work. His contributions to Japanese culture are immeasurable, leaving an indelible mark on the world of performing arts.