[Latest 2026] List of handsome Kabuki actors! Introducing theater rules and how to enjoy the theater, as well as examples of recommended advertisements (birthday/support advertisements)
Kabuki feels like a closed world to many people, but there are surprisingly many opportunities to see Kabuki actors.👀
For example,May 2026Currently airing NHK Taiga “Toyotomi Brothers! ” (NHK General and others), Onoue Ukon appeared as Yoshiaki Ashikaga, giving a great performance as the last general of the Muromachi Shogunate who was at the mercy of fate.
Also,Kabuki can be said to be the forerunner of modern Oshikatsu and Oshi.Even in the Edo period, Edo people supported their favorite actors with fans.💌✨✨
In modern times, bromides are an essential item for promotion.📷For the people of the Edo period, ukiyo-e and nishiki-e were the equivalent of bromides!
What humans do may not change all that much through the ages...! ^^
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[2026] Introducing handsome Kabuki actors!
Here, we will introduce five handsome Kabuki actors that you should pay attention to right now.
5th generation Danko Ichikawa
Danko Ichikawa is also well known as the eldest son of Teruyuki Kagawa (9th generation Ichikawa Chuguruma). He is tall at 179cm and has a slender physique that attracts many fans.
Born in the 2000s, he made his first stage appearance in 2012 as Wakatakeru at Shinbashi Enbujo's ``Super Kabuki Yamatotakeru'' under the name Danko Ichikawa V!
In addition, the 2026 taiga drama “Toyotomi Brothers! ”, he will play the role of Ranmaru Mori, making his first appearance in a taiga drama.
- Real name: Masaaki Kagawa
- Birthday: January 16, 2004
- Birthplace: Tokyo
- Store name: Omodakaya
13th generation Danjuro Ichikawa White Monkey
Ichikawa Danjuro Hakuzaru is active in many genres and is well known even outside of Kabuki fans.
He has also appeared in many NHK Taiga dramas. In 1994, he played Yoshimasa Ashikaga's youth in ``Hana no Ran'' (NHK General and others). In addition, he played Nobunaga Oda in the 2017 broadcast of Onna Castle Lord Naotora (NHK General and others).
In 2026, he appeared in the Sunday theater "Reboot" (TBS), and had an overwhelming presence.
The overwhelming presence and outstanding acting skills of Danjuro Ichikawa 13th Hakuzaru greatly enhance the appeal of the work.
- Real name: Takayo Horikoshi
- Birthday: December 6, 1977
- Birthplace: Tokyo
- Store name: Naritaya
2nd generation Matsuya Onoe
Matsuya Onoue won the hearts of many audiences with his excellent performance as Obō Kichizo in Cocoon Kabuki's ``Sannin Kichizo'' in June 2014.
In addition, he has been active in a wide variety of areas other than traditional Kabuki, appearing in Noisei Kabuki (a rock musical) directed by Yukio Ninagawa, as well as the Imperial Theater musical ``Elisabeth''.
He played Ujima Imagawa well in NHK Taiga's ``Onna Castle Lord Naotora'' broadcast in 2017.
In addition to his high acting skills, his handsome features and elegant aura have won the hearts of many female fans.
- Real name: Ryuichi Inoue
- Birthday: January 30, 1985
- Birthplace: Tokyo
- Store name: Otowaya
8th generation Somegoro Ichikawa
Somegoro Ichikawa is a Kabuki actor born in 2005, and is attracting attention as one of the leaders of the Kabuki world in the future.
Born as the eldest son of the 10th generation Koshiro Matsumoto, he made his first public appearance in June 2007 at the Kabukiza Theater in ``Kyoka Harusa Usa''.
He is also active in the world of film, demonstrating his high acting skills and unique charm in the Onihei Hankachō (series) and taiga dramas.
A fan club will be established in June 2024, and further activities are expected in the future.
- Real name: Fujima Sai
- Birthday: March 27, 2005
- Birthplace: Tokyo
- Store name: Kouraiya
2nd generation Ukon Onoe
Ukon Onoue is known as a new talent in the Kabuki world, and is attracting attention as one of the people who will carry the future of Kabuki. They have a good reputation for their dancing, and they also work as stand-up actors, mainly onnagata.
A talented person who has won numerous awards. For example, in January 2010, the ``New Year's Kabuki Performance Special Award'' (``Kyokuki Golden Shachi''), the ``45th Japan Academy Award New Actor Award'' (``Moeyo Ken'' Katamori Matsudaira) was awarded, and in March 2026, the ``Reiwa 7 (76th) Art Selection Award'' was awarded. He received the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's Newcomer's Award (for his other achievements, including ``Shunko Kagami Shishi'').
Also, “Toyotomi Brothers! '', he played the role of Yoshiaki Ashikaga, and delicately expressed his emotional suffering, hesitation, and struggle as the top government official.
- Real name: Kensuke Okamura
- Birthday: May 28, 1992
- Birthplace: Tokyo
- Store name: Otowaya
Introducing Kabuki theater etiquette and how to enjoy it!
It is said that many people became interested in Kabuki after seeing the movie ``Kokuho'' (Toho). I think there are many people who are worried about things like, ``I want to go see Kabuki, but it's too difficult to get into,'' and ``Are there any etiquette rules for attending Kabuki?'' So, here we will introduce you to Kabuki theater etiquette and how to enjoy it.
Be careful of noise from smartphones, clothes, etc.
In Kabuki,It is good manners to turn off your smartphone completely.It is. Since there are many quiet scenes, the vibration sounds are louder than you might imagine.
If the vibrator goes off in a quiet scene, it not only breaks your concentration, but also brings you back to reality from the world you were immersed in, leaving you feeling disappointed.
Also,The sound of clothing rubbing against a nylon jacket is surprisingly resonant.
Choosing clothing that doesn't make noise will make it more comfortable for you and those around you.
refrain from private speech
Please refrain from speaking privately during the performance.When you see your oshi in front of you, you want to shout out, ``That's my oshi!'' When you see a familiar kabuki actor on TV, you want to share your joy with someone by saying, ``It's 〇〇-san!''
However, you should keep those feelings to yourself while watching the theater. Not only in Kabuki, but also in musicals, there are rare people who will whisper to me during the performance, saying things like, ``It's Mr. ___!'' or ``Mr. ____ is really beautiful.''
You may be trying to keep your voice quiet and think you're not bothering those around you, but your voice is still echoing.
When I see a performer in front of me, I tend to want to share my excitement and joy with someone, but I hold back for a long time.Please wait until intermission or after the performance.
It will be easier to understand if you check the historical background and synopsis of the work in advance!
Some people are worried, saying things like ``Kabuki seems difficult'' and ``Will I be able to understand the work?''
Knowing the plot, background, and characteristics of the main characters in advance will make the story easier to understand and allow you to enjoy it more deeply.
I myself have realized that the level of understanding of a play is completely different if you go to the theater after studying the plot and historical background, and if you go to the theater without any preparation.
If you want to support Kabuki actors, we also recommend advertising (birthday/support advertising)!
To support your favorite Kabuki actorsPush advertisement (birthday/support advertisement)is recommended✨
By placing promotional advertisements (birthday/support advertisements) on Kabuki actors' birthdays, anniversaries, performance periods, etc., you can express your feelings such as ``Thank you for everything!'' and ``Congratulations on the opening!''💕
What is a push advertisement (birthday/support advertisement)?
Oshi advertisements (birthday/support advertisements) are advertisements that fans place themselves to support their favorite "favorites".
Fans can directly convey their feelings of ``thank you'' and ``I love you'' to their favorites by placing advertisements for their favorites (birthday/supporting advertisements).
If you post at special times such as your favorite's birthday, 10th anniversary of debut, the last day of a tour, the release date of a new song, or the anniversary of XX sales, you will be able to convey your blessings and support even more strongly.
Also, when advertisements are placed inside stations or on street displays, they catch the attention of people who are not familiar with the idea."That idol is so cool! Who is she?" "This girl is cute! Is she an idol?"This often creates an opportunity for people to become interested and gain new fans.
In other words, push advertising is
・Send gratitude and congratulations to the person in question
・Expand your circle of fans ・Increase your popularity
Therefore, it is a very nice way to support others.
Introducing an example of a Kabuki actor's favorite advertisement (birthday/support advertisement)!
Here, we will introduce an example of a Kabuki actor's favorite advertisement (birthday/support advertisement).
Ichitaro Nakamura
Today is Ichitaro Nakamura’s birthday㊗️
— Ichibansei Watching Group (@kazutaro_fan) August 3, 2025
Congratulations on turning 35!! ︎
Fan volunteers have posted support advertisements at Higashi Ginza Station, so if you are a Kabuki fan, are going to Kabukiza on the opening day, or are nearby, please take a look.🎉
Also, please use the celebration tag 🥂#Nakamura Ichitaro Birthday Festival 2025 https://t.co/XUcRC1aa1Y pic.twitter.com/RwwYktzmeR
From August 1st to August 7th, 2025, Ichitaro Nakamura's endorsement advertisement (birthday/support advertisement) was posted at Higashi Ginza Station (outside the ticket gate) on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line.This was posted by fans to commemorate Nakamura-san's birthday on August 3rd.🎂🎈✨
A beautiful design based on green that conveys Nakamura's intelligence and dignity. SNS information is also posted, providing an opportunity for many people to get to know Kazutaro Nakamura.
By the way,Higashi Ginza Station is one of the closest stations to Kabukiza.As a fan, I'm very happy that such a wonderful advertisement (birthday/support advertisement) was posted so close to Kabukiza.
If you would like to know more about the past advertisements (birthday/support advertisements), please check out the following!
Favorite advertisement (Birthday/support advertisement) case study
If you have any questions regarding push advertisements (birthday/support advertisements), please feel free to contact us on LINE!
Make it come true with your friends with “Oshikura Fan”! Dream Push Advertisement (Birthday/Cheering Advertisement) Project
I think there are many fans who think, ``I want to advertise for endorsements, but isn't it expensive?'' or ``It seems difficult to advertise on my own.''
By using “Oshi Club Fan”, anyone can easily place advertisements on Oshi.
Oshikurafan is a crowdfunding service that specializes in Oshi advertising (birthday/support advertising).
Fans who share the same feeling of "I want to advertise for my support!" gather online and pool their funds to accomplish the project.
The characteristics of Oshikura fan are as follows.👛👛
Creating and posting projects is free!
→ If you do not reach your goal, there will be no fees or cancellation fees. You can rest assured that your support money will be refunded.
Only when this goal is achieved, a portion of the support amount will be deducted as a fee.
You don't have to worry even if it's your first time, as a dedicated person in charge will support you from planning to advertising, shipping returns, and reporting income and expenditures.
"It's a high hurdle to reach out to your fan friends directly...💦” “I don’t have anyone around me who supports me, so I might not be able to do it alone.”💦For those who think, “Oshikura Fan” is recommended.
You can connect with friends from all over the country and the world online and participate within a reasonable amount (starting from a small amount, such as 500 yen), making it easier to achieve big advertisements.
Frequently asked questions for Kabuki actors
Below is a list of frequently asked questions about Kabuki actors.
Summary
Many Kabuki actors undergo rigorous training in the arts from an early age, while also working hard on their studies. This experience has fostered the intelligence and dignity unique to Kabuki actors.
Furthermore, the number of actors who are active beyond the framework of Kabuki in a wide range of fields such as dramas, movies, and theater is increasing.
Their various expressions are one of the big attractions for fans.
Recently, the number of people who are interested in Kabuki has increased rapidly due to the influence of the movie ``National Treasure''. Please come and enjoy the world of Kabuki, Japan's proud classical performing art.
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