“Just like your grandfather” has to be such a humbling thing to hear, esp. if your grandfather was an OG in the art form. It’s very touching to me for some reason.
Kakegoe is essential to the kabuki theatregoer’s experience. I’ve watched plays with no kakegoe at all and it is just not the same. I hope this Edo era tradition returns once things get better.
@@yoyoma2831 - Well, yes I know, the pandemic. But if people were allowed to GATHER in a theater where was the danger in shouting (the more since actors, musicians and narrators speak and sing all the time)?
I attended the Danjūrō XIII shūmei at the Kabuki-za on November 9th. Although I did hear one or two ōmukō calls, unfortunately their impact was feeble compared to what it was like before. In particular, I will never forget a performance of 'Shibaraku' with Kōshirō IX (now Hakuō) in the leading role during which the kakegoe electrified the entire auditorium.
Thank you. I wonder if the actors have favorite shouts that they like to hear. The whole tradition seems quite invigorating for the crowd and those on/behind the stage
4:07 such a beautiful compliment and nearly effects the actor so much. Almost beautiful the importance of perfection and tradition within these artist, the accomplishment felt hearing that soar from the audience
Great video- I knew of shouting the actors house, but not the rest! Very cool- I hope it returns with gusto! It was hard for me to watch programs during covid; I was thankful but sad to see them perform in an empty and silent theater.
Thank you! I have been wondering what the shouts were from the audience. I sincerely hope the kakegoe are permitted again.. it would be a great loss to suppress such a fine tradition.
Thankfully, it seems that the kakegoe has returned to its pre-pandemic normalcy! On the other hand, for decades it has been a dying art, so its future is worrisome. Let's hope that a new generation continues the tradition!
In the earliest days of my voyage of discovery into the wonderful world of Kabuki on YT (as I haven't had the pleasure of visiting Japan to watch it live - yet), I used to get a irate because I thought it was someone being uncommonly rude to those excellent actors with their heckling! Silly me🤦♀🤣 Then I watched a programme on YT about Kabuki and I was reassured that it wasn't the case at all. I bet the Kabuki actors felt the absence of kakegoe acutely during the pandemic. There's warmth and flavour to the art because it's spontaneous audience participation. If Japan in general hasn't lifted mask-wearing for audiences at venues such as theatres, it might be difficult to make yourself heard whilst wearing one because it would sound like kakegoe shouting through a wooly sock! Thank you very much for yet another excellent video, KID, which helps explain this part of the Kabuki audience experience. I'm still catching up on videos, now that my 'flu has gone and I can give them my undivided attention.
the more i look at japanese history the more I realise the fact that nothing has changed from traditional Japanese culture to modern Japanese culture edo period red light districts -> kyabare/hostess clubs geisha -> maids in maid cafes/ idols kakegoe -> コール (calling, which refers to the action of shouting specific paragraphs during an idols performance)
the first thing that comes to my mind when watching this video is the stage ver of the rocky horror picture show, people are always yelling along with the show and interacting. perhaps rocky horror is the kakegoe for Americans.
“Just like your grandfather” has to be such a humbling thing to hear, esp. if your grandfather was an OG in the art form. It’s very touching to me for some reason.
Kakegoe is essential to the kabuki theatregoer’s experience. I’ve watched plays with no kakegoe at all and it is just not the same. I hope this Edo era tradition returns once things get better.
But why was the shouting prohibited at all?
@@saymyname2417 COVID restrictions
@@yoyoma2831 - Well, yes I know, the pandemic. But if people were allowed to GATHER in a theater where was the danger in shouting (the more since actors, musicians and narrators speak and sing all the time)?
I attended the Danjūrō XIII shūmei at the Kabuki-za on November 9th. Although I did hear one or two ōmukō calls, unfortunately their impact was feeble compared to what it was like before. In particular, I will never forget a performance of 'Shibaraku' with Kōshirō IX (now Hakuō) in the leading role during which the kakegoe electrified the entire auditorium.
Thank you. I wonder if the actors have favorite shouts that they like to hear. The whole tradition seems quite invigorating for the crowd and those on/behind the stage
So much fun! I love you put Kakegoe in the video. It’s like Jaleo for Flamenco.
4:07 such a beautiful compliment and nearly effects the actor so much. Almost beautiful the importance of perfection and tradition within these artist, the accomplishment felt hearing that soar from the audience
Gorippa! I always wondered about this tradition so thanks again!
Great video- I knew of shouting the actors house, but not the rest! Very cool- I hope it returns with gusto! It was hard for me to watch programs during covid; I was thankful but sad to see them perform in an empty and silent theater.
That’s unexpectedly amazing!
Thank you! I have been wondering what the shouts were from the audience. I sincerely hope the kakegoe are permitted again.. it would be a great loss to suppress such a fine tradition.
Thankfully, it seems that the kakegoe has returned to its pre-pandemic normalcy! On the other hand, for decades it has been a dying art, so its future is worrisome. Let's hope that a new generation continues the tradition!
In the earliest days of my voyage of discovery into the wonderful world of Kabuki on YT (as I haven't had the pleasure of visiting Japan to watch it live - yet), I used to get a irate because I thought it was someone being uncommonly rude to those excellent actors with their heckling!
Silly me🤦♀🤣 Then I watched a programme on YT about Kabuki and I was reassured that it wasn't the case at all.
I bet the Kabuki actors felt the absence of kakegoe acutely during the pandemic. There's warmth and flavour to the art because it's spontaneous audience participation.
If Japan in general hasn't lifted mask-wearing for audiences at venues such as theatres, it might be difficult to make yourself heard whilst wearing one because it would sound like kakegoe shouting through a wooly sock!
Thank you very much for yet another excellent video, KID, which helps explain this part of the Kabuki audience experience. I'm still catching up on videos, now that my 'flu has gone and I can give them my undivided attention.
Thank you so much for this video!
Watching this should be compulsory for every foreign visitor to the theatre. 😊
Fabulous video!
It's just like Rocky Horror Picture Show
Gracias
Respect,👍💐👏👏👏
the more i look at japanese history the more I realise the fact that nothing has changed from traditional Japanese culture to modern Japanese culture
edo period red light districts -> kyabare/hostess clubs
geisha -> maids in maid cafes/ idols
kakegoe -> コール (calling, which refers to the action of shouting specific paragraphs during an idols performance)
Hey Kabuki in depth. I have a question. Do you have any Kakegoe MP3s? I need them for a game that im Developing.
Any links, Websites are okay. Thanks!
Who are the two actors at 2:05? Btw all of your videos are so beautiful and well-edited. I always find myself in awe!!
Thank you for such a kind comment, it means a lot! The two handsome actors at 2:05 are Matsumoto Kōshirō X and his young son, Ichikawa Somegorō VIII.
the first thing that comes to my mind when watching this video is the stage ver of the rocky horror picture show, people are always yelling along with the show and interacting. perhaps rocky horror is the kakegoe for Americans.
04:08 나비같달까.. 😊
Thank you so much for this video!