This summer, Super Kabuki "Princess Mononoke" will be performed at the Shinbashi Enbujo Theatre in Tokyo. Original story and screenplay written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, the film "Princess Mononoke" is a masterpiece from Studio Ghibli that portrays an epic story of nature and humanity. This timeless classic will now be brought to life as a Super Kabuki production, captivating audiences with spectacular scale and dynamic staging.
"Super Kabuki" is a subgenre of Shinsaku kabuki (modern kabuki) created by Ichikawa En'ō II. It is a new type of kabuki characterized by epic stories told on a grand scale, incorporating contemporary staging styles that resonate deeply with modern audiences. This upcoming production will vividly depict the fierce conflict between humanity and nature, and the hope for coexistence, weaving together the intertwined destinies of Ashitaka and San, the people of the Iron Town (Tatara-ba), and the gods inhabiting the forest.