ONOE KIKUGORŌ — MYŌSEKI
Onoe Kikugorō
Onoe Kikugorō is the principal hereditary name of the Otowaya house; the Kabuki Encyclopedia describes the Onoe family as an Edo-kabuki house centred on this name. The current holder, the eighth, took the name in May 2025.
According to the Kabuki Encyclopedia, Kikugorō III is known for Oiwa and two other roles in Tōkaidō Yotsuya Kaidan, Kikugorō V for the domestic plays of Mokuami, and Kikugorō VI for dance and sewamono. The Shinko Engeki Jisshu, established by Kikugorō V, is the house art.
The eighth holder took the name having performed as Onoe Kikunosuke V. Onoe Kikugorō VII is listed in the 'current actors' section of the Kabuki Actor Directory.
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Notation: 尾上菊五郎 / 菊五郎 / Onoe Kikugoro / Onoe Kikugorō
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- KABUKI Universe Editorial Team
- Published
- Sep 12, 2026
- Updated
- Sep 12, 2026
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