Iii Ichikawa Danzo Collection

The Actor Ichikawa Danzo III as Shoki the Demon-Queller in the play "Date Moyo Kumo ni... c. 1768
The Actor Ichikawa Danzo III as Shoki the Demon-Queller in the play "Date Moyo Kumo ni Imazuma" ("Dandyish Design: Lightning Amid Clouds"), Japan, c. 1768

The Actor Ichikawa Danzo III as I no Hayata Tadazumi in the Play Nue no Mori Ichiyo no... c. 1770. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Danzo III as I no Hayata Tadazumi in the Play Nue no Mori Ichiyo no Mato, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1770, Japan, c. 1770

The Actor Ichikawa Danzo III as I no Hayata Tadazumi in the Play Nue no Mori Ichiyo... c. 1770. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Danzo III as I no Hayata Tadazumi in the Play Nue no Mori Ichiyo no Mato, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1770, Japan, c. 1770

The Actor Ichikawa Danzo III as the Boathouse Man Kurofune Chuemon in the Play... c. 1771. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Danzo III III as the Boathouse Man Kurofune Chuemon in the Play Sakai-cho Soga Nendaiki, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the First Month, 1771, Japan, c. 1771

The Actor Ichikawa Danzo III as Shoki the Demon Queller in the Play Date Moyo Kumo ni... c. 1768. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Danzo III III as Shoki the Demon Queller in the Play Date Moyo Kumo ni Inazuma, Performed at the Morita Theater in the Tenth Month, 1768, Japan, c. 1768

The Actor Ichikawa Danzo III as Fuwa Banazemon in the Play Date Moyo Kumo ni Inazuma... c. 1768. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Danzo III as Fuwa Banazemon in the Play Date Moyo Kumo ni Inazuma, Performed at the Morita Theater in the Tenth Month, 1768, Japan, c. 1768

The Actors Sawamura Sojuro II as the Chinese Sage Huangshi Gong (on horseback), and Ich... c. 1768. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Sawamura Sojuro II as the Chinese Sage Huangshi Gong (on horseback), and Ichikawa Danzo III as the Chinese Warrior Zhang Liang (mounted on a dragon)

The Actor Ichikawa Danzo III as Kamakura no Gongoro Kagemasa (?) in the Play Otokoyama... c. 1768. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Danzo III III as Kamakura no Gongoro Kagemasa (?) in the Play Otokoyama Yunzei Kurabe (?), Performed at the Ichimura Theater (?) in the Eleventh Month, 1768 (?), Japan, c. 1768

The Actors Ichikawa Danzo III as I no Hayata Tadazumi (right), and Matsumoto Koshiro II... c. 1770. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Ichikawa Danzo III as I no Hayata Tadazumi (right), and Matsumoto Koshiro II as Osada no Taro Kagemune (left), in the Play Nue no Mori Ichiyo no Mato

The Actor Ichikawa Danzo III as the holy hermit Narukami in the play "Narukami", perfor... c. 1768
The Actor Ichikawa Danzo III as the holy hermit Narukami in the play "Narukami", performed with "Miyakodori Azuma Komachi (Bird of the Capital)

The Actors Ichikawa Danzo III as I no Hayata Tadazumi (right), and Matsumoto Koshiro II... c. 1770. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Ichikawa Danzo III as I no Hayata Tadazumi (right), and Matsumoto Koshiro II as Osada no Taro Kagemune Disguised as Yatsurugi Zaemon (left), in the Play Nue no Mori Ichiyo no Mato

The Actors Nakajima Mihoemon II as Aramaki Mimishiro (right), Matsumoto Koshiro II as... c. 1772. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Nakajima Mihoemon II as Aramaki Mimishiro (right), Matsumoto Koshiro II as Otomo no Yamanushi (center), and Ichikawa Danzo III as Hannya no Goro (left)

The Actors Yamashita Yaozo I as Ono no Komachi (right), Matsumoto Koshiro II as Godai... c. 1772. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Yamashita Yaozo I as Ono no Komachi (right), Matsumoto Koshiro II as Godai Saburo (center), and Ichikawa Danzo III as Otomo no Kuronushi (left)

The Actor Ichikawa Danzo III as Sanada no Yoichi (?) in the Play Sanada no Yoichi... c. 1767. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Danzo III as Sanada no Yoichi (?) in the Play Sanada no Yoichi Banjaku no Iezuto (?), Performed at the Morita Theater (?) in the Eleventh Month, 1767 (?), Japan, c. 1767

The Actors Ichikawa Komazo II as Minamoto no Yorimasa (right), Matsumoto Koshiro II as... c. 1772. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Ichikawa Komazo II as Minamoto no Yorimasa (right), Matsumoto Koshiro II as Osada no Taro Kagemune Disguised as Yatsurugi Zaemon (center)

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Iii Ichikawa Danzo was a legendary Japanese kabuki actor known for his powerful performances and captivating stage presence. His talent and dedication to the art of kabuki made him one of the most revered actors of his time, earning him a loyal following of fans. Born in Edo (now Tokyo) in 1731, Ichikawa Danzo began his acting career at a young age and quickly rose to fame for his dynamic portrayals of both male and female roles. His ability to embody characters with depth and emotion set him apart from other actors of his generation. Throughout his illustrious career, Ichikawa Danzo performed in countless productions, wowing audiences with his skillful movements and expressive gestures. He became known for his intense performances that left a lasting impact on all who witnessed them. Despite facing numerous challenges throughout his life, including financial struggles and personal tragedies, Ichikawa Danzo remained dedicated to honing his craft and bringing joy to those who watched him perform. His legacy lives on today through the enduring influence he had on kabuki theater. In memory of Iii Ichikawa Danzo's contributions to the world of kabuki, we celebrate the life and artistry of this remarkable actor whose passion for performance continues to inspire generations of artists around the globe.