Him Kabuki -

The Tokugawa shogunate declared Him Kabuki

(who is currently leading the art form in Japan) Which of these interests you most? him kabuki

: He is credited with popularizing the "Asian Mist" (spitting colored liquid into an opponent's face). The Tokugawa shogunate declared Him Kabuki (who is

| Feature | Him Kabuki (1603–1629) | Modern Kabuki (Edo to present) | |--------|------------------------|--------------------------------| | Performers | Women only | Men only | | Tone | Realistic, erotic, improvisational | Highly stylized, symbolic, scripted | | Makeup | Light or none | Heavy kumadori (for male roles) | | Female roles | Played by women | Played by onnagata (men) | | Audience | Mixed, rowdy | Formal, traditional | On the opposite end of the spectrum is

Dramatic red stripes signify power, youth, and anger.

On the opposite end of the spectrum is the Aragoto style, which translates to "rough business." This is where the "him" in Kabuki is at its most explosive.