Onoe Kikingoro I Collection

The Actor Onoe Kikugoro I as Tonase in the Play Kanadehon Chushin Nagori no Kura... c. 1780. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Onoe Kikugoro I as Tonase in the Play Kanadehon Chushin Nagori no Kura, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Ninth Month, 1780, Japan, c. 1780

The Actor Onoe Kikugoro I as Ukishima Danjo (?) in the Play Shinasadame Soma no Mombi... c. 1770. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Onoe Kikugoro I as Ukishima Danjo (?) in the Play Shinasadame Soma no Mombi (?), Performed at the Ichimura Theater (?) in the Seventh Month, 1770 (?), Japan, c. 1770

The Actors Nakamura Sukegoro II as Matano no Goro (right), Onoe Kikugoro I as Soga no... c. 1772. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Nakamura Sukegoro II as Matano no Goro (right), Onoe Kikugoro I as Soga no Taro (center), and Otani Hiroji III as Kawazu no Saburo (left), in the Play Myoto-giku Izu no Kisewata

Onoe Kikugoro as Tonase, from Kanadehon Chushingura (Kanadehon Chushingura, Shosei Onoe Ki... 1773)
Onoe Kikugoro as Tonase, from Kanadehon Chushingura (Kanadehon Chushingura, Shosei Onoe Kikugoro no Tonase), 1773

Onoe Kikugoro (Right) as Soga no Goro; Ichimura Kamezo as Soga no Juro, 1744. Creator: Ishikawa Toyonobu
Onoe Kikugoro (Right) as Soga no Goro; Ichimura Kamezo as Soga no Juro, 1744

The Actors Onoe Kikugoro I (right), Sanogawa Ichimatsu I (center), and Sanogowa Senzo... c. 1748
The Actors Onoe Kikugoro I (right), Sanogawa Ichimatsu I (center), and Sanogowa Senzo (left), from the triptych " Negura sanpukutsui", c. 1748

The Actor Onoe Kikugoro I as the pageboy Kichisaburo in the play "Nanakusa Wakayagi Soga, "... 1744
The Actor Onoe Kikugoro I as the pageboy Kichisaburo in the play " Nanakusa Wakayagi Soga, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the first month, 1744, 1744

The Actors Ichimura Kamezo I as Kume no Sennin, Onoe Kikugoro I as Goi-no-suke Takenari, a... 1754
The Actors Ichimura Kamezo I as Kume no Sennin, Onoe Kikugoro I as Goi-no-suke Takenari, and Otani Hiroji II as Hata no Kawakatsu in the play " Keisei Asakusa no Kane

The Actors Ichimura Uzaemon VIII as Onio Shinzaemon and Onoe Kikugoro I as the courtesan U... 1744
The Actors Ichimura Uzaemon VIII as Onio Shinzaemon and Onoe Kikugoro I as the courtesan Usugumo in the play " Nanakusa Wakayagi Soga

The Actor Onoe Kikugoro I as Tokiwa in the play "Tonozukuri Genji Junidan, "performed... 1744
The Actor Onoe Kikugoro I as Tokiwa in the play " Tonozukuri Genji Junidan, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the eleventh month, 1744, 1744

The Actor Onoe Kikugoro I as Kyo no Jiro in the play "Fujibumi Sakae Soga, "performed... 1763
The Actor Onoe Kikugoro I as Kyo no Jiro in the play " Fujibumi Sakae Soga, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the second month, 1763, 1763

The Actors Segawa Kichiji II as Okichi, Bando Hikosaburo II as Shuntokumaru, and Onoe Kiku... 1754
The Actors Segawa Kichiji II as Okichi, Bando Hikosaburo II as Shuntokumaru, and Onoe Kikugoro I as Sagizaka Bannai in the play " Yura Sengen Tsuki no Minato

The Actor Onoe Kikugoro I, from "A Picture Book of Stage Fans (Ehon butai ogi)", Japan, 1770

The Actors Onoe Kikugoro I and Sanogawa Ichimatsu I dressed as mendicant monks... c
The Actors Onoe Kikugoro I and Sanogawa Ichimatsu I dressed as mendicant monks (komuso), c. 1749

The Actor Onoe Kikugoro I holding a puppet of the Actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu I, c. 1740s

The Actor Onoe Kikugoro I as Soga no Goro, c. 1744. Creator: Okumura Masanobu
The Actor Onoe Kikugoro I as Soga no Goro, c. 1744

The Actor Onoe Kikugoro I, right sheet of "Flower Vendor Triptych
The Actor Onoe Kikugoro I, right sheet of " Flower Vendor Triptych (Hanauri sanpukutsui)", c. 1743

The Actors Onoe Kikugoro I and Utagawa Shirogoro, c. 1747. Creator: Torii Kiyomasu
The Actors Onoe Kikugoro I and Utagawa Shirogoro, c. 1747

The actor Onoe Kikugoro I as Watanabe no Tsuna, second half of 18th century

The Actors Iwai Hanshiro IV as Okaru and Onoe Kikugoro I (?) as Yuranosuke, late 18th century

The Actor Otani Hiroji III and the Actor Onoe Kikugoro I, ca. 1778. Creators: Shunsho, Otani Hiroemon
The Actor Otani Hiroji III and the Actor Onoe Kikugoro I, ca. 1778

Kabuki Actor Onoe Kikugoro I, ca. 1750. Creator: Yamamoto Yoshinobu
Kabuki Actor Onoe Kikugoro I, ca. 1750

The First Onoe Kikugoro as an Angry Man, ca. 1772. Creator: Shunsho
The First Onoe Kikugoro as an Angry Man, ca. 1772

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Onoe Kikugoro I: A Master of Many Faces Step into the world of Japanese Kabuki theater and you will undoubtedly encounter the legendary Onoe Kikugoro I. Known for his incredible versatility and captivating performances, Kikugoro was a true master of his craft. In one striking image, we see him embodying the character Tonase from Kanadehon Chushingura. With grace and poise, he brings this complex role to life, leaving audiences in awe of his talent, and is no wonder that he became such an iconic figure in Kabuki history. Another snapshot captures Kikugoro as Soga no Goro alongside Ichimura Kamezo as Soga no Juro. The intensity between these two actors is palpable, their chemistry undeniable. Their portrayal of these historical figures showcases their ability to transport us back in time with every gesture and expression. But it wasn't just historical roles that defined Kikugoro's career. In a delightful scene, we witness him as the pageboy Kichisaburo in "Nanakusa Wakayagi Soga. " His youthful energy shines through as he effortlessly captivates the audience with his charm. Kabuki would not be complete without its fair share of dramatic moments, and Kikugoro excelled at bringing them to life. As Goi-no-suke Takenari in "Fujibumi Sakae Soga, " he exudes power and determination while commanding the stage with unwavering presence. Yet amidst all the grandeur and drama, there were also moments of lightheartedness captured on film. In one image, we see him holding a puppet likeness of Sanogawa Ichimatsu I—a playful reminder that even great actors can find joy in their artistry. Throughout his illustrious career spanning decades, Onoe Kikugoro I left an indelible mark on the world of Kabuki.