Sing, Dance, Act: Kabuki featuring Toma Ikuta

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Sing, Dance, Act: Kabuki featuring Toma Ikuta

2022

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In August 2021, Ikuta will try the new kabuki performance for the first time joining the final season of the independent Kabuki stage series called "Idomu (Challenge)" led by kabuki actor Matsuya Onoe. Toma Ikuta and Matsuya Onoe were classmates back in their high school and have been close friends. In their high school days, the two promised that they would stand on the same stage some day. And for the final stage of Onoe's produced Kabuki stage series, Ikuta will star as a special guest in his first ever time in the new kabuki "Akado Suzunosuke" and play the role of Tatsumaki Rainoshin. This documentary follows Ikuta's challenge to the new kabuki and his friendship with Matsuya Onoe.

Claire Shaffer

New York Times

Even for viewers with no relationship to Ikuta or his prior roles, “Sing, Dance, Act” provides a fascinating look into Kabuki theater and the particular sets of skills that are required to pull off such idiosyncratic performances.

Jun 16, 2022

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Radhika Menon

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It’s a fascinating and educational look into the world of Kabuki and makes you appreciate the art form, even if it’s the first time you’re witnessing it.

Jul 6, 2022

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Sabrina McFarland

Common Sense Media

Director Tadashi Aizawa delivers a delightful documentary about a lasting childhood connection that hangs in there!

Rated: 4/5

Jun 29, 2022

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Kate Sánchez

But Why Tho? A Geek Community

Sing Dance Act: Kabuki featuring Toma Ikuta is a portrait of Toma Ikuta and his acting ability, but it’s also a look into the beauty and power of Kabuki theater and the actors who perform.

Rated: 8.5/10

Jun 15, 2022

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Charles Solomon

FilmWeek (LAist)

I quite enjoyed it. I wish that some of it were a little better shot... But if you are at all interested in Japanese culture and theatre, it's a very interesting film.

Jun 11, 2022

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jill l

I've watched this doc about 5 times already. It's become my new happy place. Wonderfully shot and edited. The interviews woven with footage of creating a kabuki performance are so well done that I just melt into the experience. But, the real stars of this doc are the friendship, support, dedication, and exacting standards everyone involved seems to have. Visually, kabuki is unrivaled. This absolutely captured that.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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In August 2021, Ikuta will try the new kabuki performance for the first time joining the final season of the independent Kabuki stage series called "Idomu (Challenge)" led by kabuki actor Matsuya Onoe. Toma Ikuta and Matsuya Onoe were classmates back in their high school and have been close friends. In their high school days, the two promised that they would stand on the same stage some day. And for the final stage of Onoe's produced Kabuki stage series, Ikuta will star as a special guest in his first ever time in the new kabuki "Akado Suzunosuke" and play the role of Tatsumaki Rainoshin. This documentary follows Ikuta's challenge to the new kabuki and his friendship with Matsuya Onoe.

Director: Tadashi Aizawa
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: Japanese
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 16, 2022