Ichikawa Raizō (lineage)

Updated on Oct 25, 2023

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Ichikawa Raizō (市川雷蔵) is a stage name used by Kabuki actors, beginning with a student of Ichikawa Danjūrō II; the use of the name 'Ichikawa' therefore emphasizes this connection.

Lineage

Ichikawa Raizō I (1724–67): student of Ichikawa Danjūrō II.

Ichikawa Raizō II (1754–78): son of Ichikawa Raizō I.

Ichikawa Raizō III (dates unknown): student of Ichikawa Danjūrō V.

Ichikawa Raizō IV (dates unknown): student of Ichikawa Danjūrō V.

Ichikawa Raizō V (1820–66): student of Ichikawa Danjūrō VII.

Ichikawa Raizō VI (1876-1901): student of Ichikawa Danjūrō IX.

Ichikawa Raizō VII (1890-?): student of Ichikawa Danjūrō IX; ceased acting in the mid-Taisho period, becoming an instructor of traditional Japanese dance.

Ichikawa Raizō VIII (1931–69): student of Ichikawa Jūkai III; also a film actor.

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