Matsumoto KÅshirÅ
The Matsumoto family crest (mon)
In this Japanese name, the family name is Matsumoto.
Matsumoto KÅshirÅ (æ¾æœ¬å¹¸å››éƒŽ) is the stage name of a line of kabuki actors in Japan. Most of these were blood relatives, though some were adopted into the family.
KÅshirÅ, like other actors' names, is bestowed (or given up) at grand naming ceremonies called shÅ«mei in which a number of actors formally change their names. Though the Matsumoto family is part of the Koraiya guild, there is a strong connection to the Naritaya guild and the Ichikawa family. It was not uncommon for members of the Matsumoto and Ichikawa families to take on names of both families over the course of their careers.
The design of the Matsumoto family mon, four flowers arranged in a diamond shape, is called yotsu-hana-bishi (å››ã¤èŠ±è±).
Lineage
A 1790 Utagawa Toyokuni print depicting a night scene duel portrayed by actors Sawamura Gennosuke and Matsumoto KÅshirÅ
- Matsumoto KÅshirÅ I (May 1716 – March 1730)[1] – Previously Matsumoto KoshirÅ (å°å››éƒŽ), forced in 1716 to change his name when the Shogun's son was named KoshirÅ; thus, he became the first actor to be called KÅshirÅ (幸四郎), and would pass this name on.
- Matsumoto KÅshirÅ II (November 1735 – October 1754, November 1770 – October 1772) – Adopted son of KÅshirÅ I. Later known as Ichikawa DanjÅ«rÅ IV and Ichikawa EbizÅ III.
- Matsumoto KÅshirÅ III (November 1754 – October 1770) – Son of KÅshirÅ II. Later known as Ichikawa DanjÅ«rÅ V, Ichikawa EbizÅ, and Ichikawa Hakuen. One of the most famous of all kabuki actors.
- Matsumoto KÅshirÅ IV (November 1772 – October 1801) – Disciple of DanjÅ«rÅ IV and KÅshirÅ III (DanjÅ«rÅ V). Previously known as Ichikawa SomegorÅ I, and later known as Omegawa KyÅjÅ«rÅ. Famous for his skill at villain roles.
- Matsumoto KÅshirÅ V (November 1801 – May 1838) – Son of KÅshirÅ IV.
- Matsumoto KÅshirÅ VI (March 1844 – October 1846) – Grandson of KÅshirÅ IV. Later known as Matsumoto KinshÅ I.
- Ichikawa EbizÅ V – Arguably the most popular actor of the 19th century. Held the name KÅshirÅ in 1855, but is not counted (numbered) in the lineage.
- Matsumoto KÅshirÅ VII (November 1911 – January 1949) – Disciple of DanjÅ«rÅ IX.
- Matsumoto KÅshirÅ VIII (September 1949 – September 1981) – Son of KÅshirÅ VII. Later known as HakuÅ I.
- Matsumoto KÅshirÅ IX (October 1981–present) – Son of KÅshirÅ VIII. Current bearer of the name KÅshirÅ. Performs in Western-style theater and film as well.
Notes
- ↑ Note: the dates given here do not represent the birth/death dates of the actor; rather, they indicate the period during which the actor held the name KÅshirÅ.
References
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