25 September 2026 Factual 94 mins
A look at the succession ceremony in which Ichikawa Danjūrō XIII formally inherited the storied Danjūrō name in Kabuki, Japan’s classical performing art. The film records the behind-the-scenes preparations for the actor’s name-inheritance debut performance.
Watch the official Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki 2026 trailer in HD below.
Ichikawa Ebizo XI as Self
Takashi Miike Director
Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki Trailer
Italy 04 September 2026
Japan 25 September 2026
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