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Kabuki-bu!

Synopsis: Kurogu loved the kabuki theater in it since he was very young, thanks to his grandfather. Now, as a high school student, he wants to create his own Kabuki club to bring Kabuki appreciation to a broader audience. He will find, however, that with the weight of hundreds of years of strict tradition, it is not so easy to interest high school students. A difficult start is not enough to prevent Kurogu, and he will work hard to inspire others the same burning passion he feels, until the day he can make his own presentation!

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Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Manga and Products
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
- FAQ

Information

See below all important information about the anime: Kabuki-bu!

Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Kabuki-bu!
  • Anime Name in Japanese: カブキブ！
  • Anime Name in English: Kabukibu!
  • Other names: Kabukibu!

Production information

  • Producers: Shochiku, Kadokawa Shoten, Pony Canyon, TBS
  • Licensors: Sentai Filmworks
  • Studios: Studio Deen

Anime Information

  • Type: TV
  • Episodes: 12
  • Date: April 7, 2017 - June. 23, 2017 - Fridays at 0228 (JST)
  • Genres: Unknown
  • Subjects: Performing arts, school
  • Target: Shounen

Anime Reviews

  • note: 6.621
  • Popularity: 5647

Video Trailer/Opening

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  • Name: Kabuki-bu! Trailer/OP
  • Cover: https://skdesu.com/animage/85291.jpg
  • Date: 2023-06-29T08:00:48-03:00

    • Curiosities

    Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Kabuki-bu!": 

    • Kabuki is a form of traditional Japanese theater that dates back to the seventeenth century. The anime Kabuki-BU! explores the art of Kabuki through the eyes of a group of high school students.
    • The main character, Kurogo Kurusu, is inspired by a famous Kabuki actor named Ichikawa Danjuro XII. The name "Kurogo" refers to stage assistants who wear black clothes and help move scenarios and props during Kabuki's performances.
    • The anime presents many references to Japanese culture, including the traditional music of Shamisen, the art of Ikebana (flower arrangement) and the tea ceremony.
    • The anime's voice cast includes several real kabuki actors, such as Nakamura Kankuro VI and Nakamura Kazutaro.
    • The anime was produced in celebration of Kabuki's 400th anniversary, which was founded in 1603 by the famous actor Okuni.
    • The anime also features female characters that challenge gender norms in Kabuki, which was historically a form of exclusively male theater.
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    Manga and Products from Kabuki-bu!

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    Main Characters

    Below is the main characters of: "Kabuki-bu!"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character: 

    • Kurogo Kurusu (Yuichiro Umehara) - A high school student who is in love with Kabuki and decides to form a club to practice traditional Japanese art.
    • Murase Tonbo (Kengo Kawanishi) - A high school student joins Kurogo's Kabuki club and is responsible for creating costumes and props.
    • Shin Akutsu (Takuya Sato) - A high school student who is a talented actor and joins the Kabuki Kurogo club to improve his skills.
    • Jin Ebihara (Yoshitsugu Matsuoka) - A high school student who is a makeup expert and joins the Karogo Kabuki Club to help create the appearances of the characters.
    • Yujiro Gotou (Kazutomi Yamamoto) - A high school student who is a big fan of Kabuki and joins the Kurogo Club to learn more about art.
    • Akira Kurosawa (Junichi Suwabe) - A famous Kabuki director who is invited to help the Kurogo club prepare for an important presentation.

    Summary and events

    1. Second -year student Kurogo Kurusu decides to form a Kabuki Theater Club at his school.
    2. He recruits other students to join the club, including the talented Tombo Tsukishima and the experienced Shin Akutsu.
    3. The club begins to train and prepare for a Kabuki presentation, but faces challenges such as lack of financing and lack of members.
    4. They can overcome these obstacles and perform a successful presentation, attracting the attention of other students and the media.
    5. The club continues to perform and grow in popularity, but faces new challenges such as rivalry with other theater clubs and the pressure to perform at a large school festival.
    6. They can overcome these challenges and make an exciting presentation at the festival, consolidating their position as a prominent Kabuki Theater Club at school.

    What happens in the end?

    Unfortunately, the manga of Kabuki-BU! It is still in progress and there is no definitive end for history.

    GAMES, MOVIES, OVAs and SPECIALS

    See below the list of games available for different platforms related to anime: Kabuki-bu!

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    • Kabuki-bu! (Nintendo Switch)
    • Kabuki-bu! (PC)

    See below a list of OVAs, Specials, and Movies related to anime: Kabuki-bu!

    • "Kabuki-bu!: OneShot!”
    • "Kabuki-bu!: Recap-kai"

    The list may not contain all games, movies, OVAs, or specials. The work may also have not received any extras or be unavailable.

    Meaning of Kabuki-bu!

    Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name: 

    カブキブ！
    • カブキ (Kabuki) - A type of traditional Japanese theater
    • ブ (BU) - Abbreviation of "Club", indicating a group or club
    The name of the anime "カブキブ！" (Kabukibu!) Is an abbreviation of "Kabuki Club". History follows a group of high school students who form a Kabuki Theater Club to preserve and promote traditional Japanese art. The anime shows the journey of the characters to learn and improve their skills in Kabuki while facing personal and professional challenges.

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    FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

    Kabuki-bu! has a total of 12 episodes. This number may not represent all seasons.
    You can watch the anime Kabuki-bu! on Crunchyroll, Netflix, or any other streaming site where the work is available. Availability will depend on your current location.
    The decision to produce new seasons of the anime Kabuki-bu! usually depends on various factors, such as DVD/Blu-ray sales, merchandise, popularity of the original material. This information can be found throughout the page. The anime's popularity reached on "MyAnimeList" the following number of members: 5647