Tamasaburo 坂東玉三郎 interview 3 京鹿子娘道成寺 ((2003) 

i've always kind of seen kabuki actors as... dolls. they look like beautiful porcelain dolls to me.

素晴らしい

What a pleasure to see Tamasaburo again, if only for a couple of minutes. I don't want to say he's the best, but, he's the best.

I love Tamasaburou. He is a great artist.

the music of the play...obviously the rythm that the shamisen gives is awesome and i didnt know so bright colours could exist in a kimono

Omg he is sooo awesome.

beautifuuul *

thank you so much for sharing, this actor is really amazing. It would be such a favor to him if the quality of the video could be better.

fuwaaa... the dancing seems really physically challenging.... awesome dancer!

Wow!

@lovelyirene2001 Oshiroi including white lead were brought into Japan from China. People in old Japan used to believe that it makes the kabuki-actors and geisha look more beautiful, however it is poisonous. Since 1934, Oshiroi including white lead has been banned in Japan. Nowaday modern Oshiroi's ingredients has no great difference with modern cosmetics.

the Dojo Temple in Wakayama prefecture (near Osaka)

The actor is just amazing :) But I really have a question: Is there some way to order this White make up and red for the eyes? The Theater make-up Iam using now, isn't as white as the make up from a Kabuki actor :) an answer would be really helpful! ^-^

is tamasaburo the actor that dance before sharaku's prints appear? which type of obi is that one...like a ribbon?

I don't thinkk that they are allowed to use that type with the zinc and titanium...it causes wrinkles...but its safe...unlike the lead which you mentioned

I went to a costume party as a tachiyaku... I put on white clown make up... visit my hi5, it is un my profile and there you can see, the photos

bodycontrol!

most likely rice powder...so I have heard

es hombre o mujer??????????????

If you want a less, whitier but ickier substance for white face, use bird poop but rice powder is thinner and not whitier that bird poop.