| HASHI BENKEI |
| Dance title | Hashi Benkei  |
| Author | Kineya Kangorô III (music) |
| History |
The dance "Hashi Benkei" was premiered in April 1912 at the Kabukiza [more details]. It used a musical accompaniment which was written in 1868. |
| Key words |
Gojôbashi Ennosuke Shijûhassen Kaka Jûkyoku Matsubamemono Musashibô Benkei Nagauta Shosagoto Ushiwakamaru |
| Summary |
This dance portrays the famous story of Ushiwakamaru who faces the long sword wielding Benkei at the Gojô Bridge in Kyôto. At first, Benkei mistakenly thinks Ushiwakamaru is a woman and approaches him. Benkei realizes his mistake when Ushiwakamaru kicks Benkei's long sword. Angrily, Benkei challenges the young Ushiwakamaru and the two fight intensely. Benkei Is completely out-foxed by the swift Ushiwakamaru and in the end, he surrenders and agrees to become Ushiwakamaru's servant. Source: Nihon Buyô |
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The dance "Hashi Benkei" (print made by Kôun) |
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