How does science fiction integrate tradition? Star Wars Kabuki reveals famous actors

Kabuki is an ancient traditional Japanese drama, and "Star Wars" is one of the most famous science fiction film series in modern history. What effect will it have when these two seemingly unrelated arts are combined? "Star Wars Kabuki" was released today, November 5, and is scheduled to start on November 28. Let's take a look.

·The island country likes to make various two-dimensional themes into Kabuki, such as One Piece, Naruto, etc., and this time it has set its sights on the classic science fiction movie "Star Wars". The collision of Eastern and Western cultures will once again bring sparks. The starring role of "Star Wars·Kabuki" is the representative Japanese Kabuki actor·Ichikawa Ebizaru, and the theme content of "Star Wars·Kabuki" will also revolve around the main axis of the Star Wars series - the love-hate entanglement of the Skywalker family. Stay tuned.

Kabuki is a typical Japanese national performing art, which originated in the early Edo period in the 17th century. It has been preserved for nearly 400 years together with Noh and Kyogen. It is listed as an important intangible cultural property in Japan and as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO. The characteristics of modern Kabuki are exquisite scenery, complex stage mechanisms, gorgeous costumes and makeup of actors, and all actors are men.