![Uncredited This photo provided by Shochiku shows Kabuki actor Danjuro Ichikawa playing a fox disguised as a warrior to follow Lady Shizuka, a court dancer, filying over the crowd in “Hoshiawase Jusandan” at the Kabukiza Theater in Tokyo, July 1, 2024. Danjuro is a virtuoso in switching roles. In his latest production, he plays 13 parts, including a beautiful princess, a sushi chef and the owner of the sushi restaurant, a brave samurai and a fox who impersonates that samurai to get close to the court dancer Lady Shizuka, played by Nakamura Jakuemon. (Shochiku via AP)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/ebf927f0710f42bda61df7fc934fd396/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
This photo provided by Shochiku shows Kabuki actor Danjuro Ichikawa playing a fox disguised as a warrior to follow Lady Shizuka, a court dancer, filying over the crowd in “Hoshiawase Jusandan” at the Kabukiza Theater in Tokyo, July 1, 2024. Danjuro is a virtuoso in switching roles. In his latest production, he plays 13 parts, including a beautiful princess, a sushi chef and the owner of the sushi restaurant, a brave samurai and a fox who impersonates that samurai to get close to the court dancer Lady Shizuka, played by Nakamura Jakuemon. (Shochiku via AP)
![Eugene Hoshiko Japanese Kabuki actor Danjuro Ichikawa speaks during an interview session of his new show "Hoshiawase Jusandan", June 11, 2024, in Tokyo. Danjuro is a virtuoso in switching roles. In his latest production, he plays 13 parts, including a beautiful princess, a sushi chef and the owner of the sushi restaurant, a brave samurai and a fox who impersonates that samurai to get close to the court dancer Lady Shizuka. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/82ba4dd0001248ee829ddaf4906eba46/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
Japanese Kabuki actor Danjuro Ichikawa speaks during an interview session of his new show "Hoshiawase Jusandan", June 11, 2024, in Tokyo. Danjuro is a virtuoso in switching roles. In his latest production, he plays 13 parts, including a beautiful princess, a sushi chef and the owner of the sushi restaurant, a brave samurai and a fox who impersonates that samurai to get close to the court dancer Lady Shizuka. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
![Eugene Hoshiko Japanese Kabuki actor Danjuro Ichikawa speaks during an interview session of his new show "Hoshiawase Jusandan" , June 11, 2024, in Tokyo. Danjuro is a virtuoso in switching roles. In his latest production, he plays 13 parts, including a beautiful princess, a sushi chef and the owner of the sushi restaurant, a brave samurai and a fox who impersonates that samurai to get close to the court dancer Lady Shizuka.(AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/3a526b8734504e619480c06e311529ae/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
Japanese Kabuki actor Danjuro Ichikawa speaks during an interview session of his new show "Hoshiawase Jusandan" , June 11, 2024, in Tokyo. Danjuro is a virtuoso in switching roles. In his latest production, he plays 13 parts, including a beautiful princess, a sushi chef and the owner of the sushi restaurant, a brave samurai and a fox who impersonates that samurai to get close to the court dancer Lady Shizuka.(AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
![Eugene Hoshiko Japanese Kabuki actor Danjuro Ichikawa speaks during an interview session of his new show "Hoshiawase Jusandan" June 11, 2024, in Tokyo. Danjuro is a virtuoso in switching roles. In his latest production, he plays 13 parts, including a beautiful princess, a sushi chef and the owner of the sushi restaurant, a brave samurai and a fox who impersonates that samurai to get close to the court dancer Lady Shizuka.(AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/83946d00b41a4d6e8ca0eaa1f9a2f711/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
Japanese Kabuki actor Danjuro Ichikawa speaks during an interview session of his new show "Hoshiawase Jusandan" June 11, 2024, in Tokyo. Danjuro is a virtuoso in switching roles. In his latest production, he plays 13 parts, including a beautiful princess, a sushi chef and the owner of the sushi restaurant, a brave samurai and a fox who impersonates that samurai to get close to the court dancer Lady Shizuka.(AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
![Eugene Hoshiko Japanese Kabuki actor Danjuro Ichikawa poses for photographers during an interview session of his new show "Hoshiawase Jusandan" Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/80f356440b3f4c859d8f712169928ea9/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
Japanese Kabuki actor Danjuro Ichikawa poses for photographers during an interview session of his new show "Hoshiawase Jusandan" Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
![Eugene Hoshiko Japanese Kabuki actor Danjuro Ichikawa speaks during an interview session of his new show "Hoshiawase Jusandan" June 11, 2024, in Tokyo. Danjuro is a virtuoso in switching roles. In his latest production, he plays 13 parts, including a beautiful princess, a sushi chef and the owner of the sushi restaurant, a brave samurai and a fox who impersonates that samurai to get close to the court dancer Lady Shizuka. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/e078d60d0ea5431398193ad745128340/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
Japanese Kabuki actor Danjuro Ichikawa speaks during an interview session of his new show "Hoshiawase Jusandan" June 11, 2024, in Tokyo. Danjuro is a virtuoso in switching roles. In his latest production, he plays 13 parts, including a beautiful princess, a sushi chef and the owner of the sushi restaurant, a brave samurai and a fox who impersonates that samurai to get close to the court dancer Lady Shizuka. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
![Eugene Hoshiko Japanese Kabuki actor Danjuro Ichikawa speaks during an interview session of his new show "Hoshiawase Jusandan", June 11, 2024, in Tokyo.(AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/9de706a3dd2345fe98e427fa6564b855/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
Japanese Kabuki actor Danjuro Ichikawa speaks during an interview session of his new show "Hoshiawase Jusandan", June 11, 2024, in Tokyo.(AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
![Eugene Hoshiko Japanese Kabuki actor Danjuro Ichikawa speaks during an interview session of his new show "Hoshiawase Jusandan", June 11, 2024, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/466a0693147744fb8326d6085750f0a2/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
Japanese Kabuki actor Danjuro Ichikawa speaks during an interview session of his new show "Hoshiawase Jusandan", June 11, 2024, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
![Uncredited This photo provided by Shochiku shows Kabuki actor Danjuro Ichikawa playing Tomomori, a warrior who is defeated in battle, in “Hoshiawase Jusandan” at the Kabukiza Theater in Tokyo, July 1, 2024. Kabuki actor Danjuro Ichikawa is a virtuoso in switching roles. In his latest production, he plays 13 parts, including a beautiful princess, a sushi chef and the owner of the sushi restaurant, a brave samurai and a fox who impersonates that samurai to get close to the court dancer Lady Shizuka, played by Nakamura Jakuemon.(Shochiku via AP)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/82349ca2bbad4410a9dedd1cea5ed814/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
This photo provided by Shochiku shows Kabuki actor Danjuro Ichikawa playing Tomomori, a warrior who is defeated in battle, in “Hoshiawase Jusandan” at the Kabukiza Theater in Tokyo, July 1, 2024. Kabuki actor Danjuro Ichikawa is a virtuoso in switching roles. In his latest production, he plays 13 parts, including a beautiful princess, a sushi chef and the owner of the sushi restaurant, a brave samurai and a fox who impersonates that samurai to get close to the court dancer Lady Shizuka, played by Nakamura Jakuemon.(Shochiku via AP)
![Eugene Hoshiko Japanese Kabuki actor Danjuro Ichikawa speaks during an interview session of his new show "Hoshiawase Jusandan" , June 11, 2024, in Tokyo. Danjuro is a virtuoso in switching roles. In his latest production, he plays 13 parts, including a beautiful princess, a sushi chef and the owner of the sushi restaurant, a brave samurai and a fox who impersonates that samurai to get close to the court dancer Lady Shizuka.(AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/a261440b4f904c228d1514e36688819c/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
Japanese Kabuki actor Danjuro Ichikawa speaks during an interview session of his new show "Hoshiawase Jusandan" , June 11, 2024, in Tokyo. Danjuro is a virtuoso in switching roles. In his latest production, he plays 13 parts, including a beautiful princess, a sushi chef and the owner of the sushi restaurant, a brave samurai and a fox who impersonates that samurai to get close to the court dancer Lady Shizuka.(AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
![Eugene Hoshiko Japanese Kabuki actor Danjuro Ichikawa poses for photographers during an interview session of his new show "Hoshiawase Jusandan" , June 11, 2024, in Tokyo.(AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/bf42a617e1d745f380f1e8103b5e949d/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
Japanese Kabuki actor Danjuro Ichikawa poses for photographers during an interview session of his new show "Hoshiawase Jusandan" , June 11, 2024, in Tokyo.(AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
![Uncredited This photo provided by Shochiku shows Kabuki actor Danjuro Ichikawa, right, performing samurai for Kawagoe Taro in “Hoshiawase Jusandan” at the Kabukiza Theater in Tokyo, July 1, 2024. Danjuro Ichikawa is portraying 13 different roles, including a sushi chef, princess, samurai and even a fox, often switching characters within minutes, in his latest effort to make the traditional Japanese theater of Kabuki relevant to the masses. At left is Lady Shizuka, played by Nakamura Jakuemon. At center is Minamoto Yoshitsune, played by Nakamura Baigyoku. (Shochiku via AP)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/1758099f51904351a293155d3e12869e/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
This photo provided by Shochiku shows Kabuki actor Danjuro Ichikawa, right, performing samurai for Kawagoe Taro in “Hoshiawase Jusandan” at the Kabukiza Theater in Tokyo, July 1, 2024. Danjuro Ichikawa is portraying 13 different roles, including a sushi chef, princess, samurai and even a fox, often switching characters within minutes, in his latest effort to make the traditional Japanese theater of Kabuki relevant to the masses. At left is Lady Shizuka, played by Nakamura Jakuemon. At center is Minamoto Yoshitsune, played by Nakamura Baigyoku. (Shochiku via AP)