Japanese people often leave out so much detail when teaching their culture to the world (be it in Japanese or English) and it's such an amazing thing to see this man teach the whole world about traditional Japanese puppetry with so much detail.
I tried to stretch the video out as much as possible by watching it in bits but that's it, no more bits left : ( The production quality is TV-level, really liked the b-roll prints, the details of the puppets sewing, climbing ladders and performing other fine movements. Also Martin Holman was fantastic, so passionate
The series "Blue Eye Samurai" led me here, in episode 5, regarded as one of the best, bunraku is used to tell the protagonist's story. The series in general is one of the best animations Netflix brought out. Episode 1 and 6 are on their official YT channel for free.
It is now 8 years (tempus fugit) since I last did a Bunraku project with students and for the last two weeks I have been thinking about starting another project. Back then it was very difficult to get hold of decent material. In order to gather not even half of what was told and shown, I searched again and again for more than 1/4 year. Thank you very much for this film.
Thank you for watching the film and so, so happy it is being appreciated by people in the field. I hope your Bunraku project with students is successful.
@@Dymsensei Pupils have great problems in front of an audience and are hardly able to work together in partner or group work after Corona. In Bunraku, the students can step behind the puppet and are on stage, but still invisible. The puppet is the link and only begins to live in the interaction. But when it works, it is a magical moment for everyone. 🫡
The doll at 39 seconds was cool I literally screamed WHOA ! I've never seen anything like that in my life. So cool. Your documentary skills are very good. Please continue making them if you can
@@Dymsensei Ooh wow im actually visiting Japan during New Years day. Although I will be in Tokyo, is it still possible to see Ebisu? Would love some good luck for the rest of the year blessed by Ebisu.
Yes. Outside the National Theater in Osaka women are an integral part of traditional Japanese puppet theater. In some areas women are the majority of performers.
Interesting documentary. But I must say that I find it somewhat inconceivable that it made no mention of the "fusuma Karakuri"tradition in the Nouson Butai. Is this not the most distinctive and singularly impressive element in the Tokushima tradition? I recently purchased a book on Nouson Butai which heavily featured this tradition with numerous colour reproductions of the exraordinary screens that change to form a fantastic sequence of wonderful background scenes. Why was this not a feature of the documentary? Also, the Tokushima tradition is theatre's build in shrines for outside performances only, this point was also not really elaborated on.
While the film does not mention fusuma karakuri by name it is shown. There are a few fusuma changes that take place. The film also shows a number of country stages. Perhaps I should have shown a few more fusuma changes, but I didn't want to delve too deeply into it as I wanted to stay focused on the puppets.
Japanese people often leave out so much detail when teaching their culture to the world (be it in Japanese or English) and it's such an amazing thing to see this man teach the whole world about traditional Japanese puppetry with so much detail.
Thank you for watching!
I tried to stretch the video out as much as possible by watching it in bits but that's it, no more bits left : (
The production quality is TV-level, really liked the b-roll prints, the details of the puppets sewing, climbing ladders and performing other fine movements. Also Martin Holman was fantastic, so passionate
Thanks for watching. Martin has a deep love for and knowledge of Japanese puppetry and I'm glad it is coming across in the film.
The series "Blue Eye Samurai" led me here, in episode 5, regarded as one of the best, bunraku is used to tell the protagonist's story. The series in general is one of the best animations Netflix brought out. Episode 1 and 6 are on their official YT channel for free.
Same here! Love that show and the bunraku puppets in episode 5!
It really is a great series, and it does a good job incorporating various details/aspects of Japanese history.
Me too! I fell in love with the puppets, they are very cute but I love the movements of their little hands and expression.
I'm hoping the series can start a boom of bunraku theater.
Same here!
The puppet with the sliced face doesn't disappoint
It's really amazing to see in an actual performance!
Amazing puppetry and documentary!
It is now 8 years (tempus fugit) since I last did a Bunraku project with students and for the last two weeks I have been thinking about starting another project. Back then it was very difficult to get hold of decent material. In order to gather not even half of what was told and shown, I searched again and again for more than 1/4 year.
Thank you very much for this film.
Thank you for watching the film and so, so happy it is being appreciated by people in the field. I hope your Bunraku project with students is successful.
@@Dymsensei Pupils have great problems in front of an audience and are hardly able to work together in partner or group work after Corona. In Bunraku, the students can step behind the puppet and are on stage, but still invisible. The puppet is the link and only begins to live in the interaction. But when it works, it is a magical moment for everyone. 🫡
This has been such a resourceful video and is made to such a high standard. Very informative. Thank you for making this!
The doll at 39 seconds was cool I literally screamed WHOA !
I've never seen anything like that in my life. So cool. Your documentary skills are very good. Please continue making them if you can
This was absolutely fascinating! The detail and quality that went into this video truly show the passion of all involved. What a treat!
Thank you so much for watching!
idk why but seeing Ebisu fishing puts a smile in my face. Really want to see Bunraku theater live.
The Ebisu fishing is often performed at New Years. It is a play of good luck. It is fun seeing him having a good time.
@@Dymsensei Ooh wow im actually visiting Japan during New Years day. Although I will be in Tokyo, is it still possible to see Ebisu? Would love some good luck for the rest of the year blessed by Ebisu.
I just discovered your channel and I absolutely love it :) Very interesting and pleasing to watch. Thanks !
Was that a lady narrating at the start? I’m kinda surprised, but in a good way. ❤
Yes. Outside the National Theater in Osaka women are an integral part of traditional Japanese puppet theater. In some areas women are the majority of performers.
This was awesome. Thank you so much for posting.
Thank you for watching.
Very interesting and beautiful! Thank you so much.
Thank you for watching!
amazing. im always ecstatic to see a new dym sensei video. thank you
Thanks for watching. I appreciate your support!
Wonderful!
Many thanks!
This takes me back. I remember a night in 1996 with you up at Tonda.
What did you start then for me?
Any update on the 'other documentary' that you were teasing at the end of this amazing video?
No not yet. Currently finishing up a film on Noh music.
あなたの解説は日本人より分かりやすく面白いですね。
ありがとうございます！
Gorgeous... What is the name of the type of music that is used in these shows?
Thanks for watching. Gidayu is the name of the singing.
@@Dymsensei thank you!
Interesting documentary. But I must say that I find it somewhat inconceivable that it made no mention of the "fusuma Karakuri"tradition in the Nouson Butai. Is this not the most distinctive and singularly impressive element in the Tokushima tradition? I recently purchased a book on Nouson Butai which heavily featured this tradition with numerous colour reproductions of the exraordinary screens that change to form a fantastic sequence of wonderful background scenes. Why was this not a feature of the documentary? Also, the Tokushima tradition is theatre's build in shrines for outside performances only, this point was also not really elaborated on.
While the film does not mention fusuma karakuri by name it is shown. There are a few fusuma changes that take place. The film also shows a number of country stages. Perhaps I should have shown a few more fusuma changes, but I didn't want to delve too deeply into it as I wanted to stay focused on the puppets.
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