Onoe Shoroku

Japanese: 尾上松緑 - おのえしょうろく

Kabuki actor. Stage name: Otowaya.

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First World

(1744-1815) The first Onoe Matsusuke changed his name to Shoroku in 1809 (Bunka 6).

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II

(1913-1989). His real name was Fujima Yutaka. He was the third son of Matsumoto Koshiro 7th and the younger brother of Ichikawa Danjūrō 11th and Matsumoto Hakuō. In 1935 (Showa 10), he took the stage name Fujima II. In 1937, he also succeeded Fujima Kan'emon 4th, head of the Fujima school of dance. He inherited the artistic style of Onoe Kikugoro 6th, and left a strong mark in sewamono (domestic drama), jidaimono (period drama), aragoto (rough drama), and leading roles in dance. He also showed enthusiasm for translated plays and new works. In 1972, he was designated a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property, in 1973 he became a member of the Japan Art Academy, and in 1987 he was awarded the Order of Culture. In 1975, he handed over the position of head of the Fujima school to his eldest son, and took the name Fujima Kansai 2nd.

[Yukio Hattori]

III

(1946-1987) His real name was Fujima Toru. He was the eldest son of the second generation. He made his debut in 1952 (Showa 27) under the name of the first Onoe Sakon, and in 1965 he took the name of the first Onoe Tatsunosuke. In 1975 he succeeded his father as head of the Fujima school. He was expected to have a bright future, but died young. After his death he was posthumously bestowed the title of the third Matsuroku.

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IV

(1975-) Real name Fujima Arashi. Eldest son of the third generation. Debuted on stage in 1981 (Showa 56) under the name of the second generation Sakon. Became head of the Fujima school in 1989 (Heisei 1). In 1991, took the name of the second generation Tatsunosuke. In 2002, he took the name of the fourth generation Matsuroku.

[Yukio Hattori]

"Moryu Otomo's 'Moryu Geibanashi' (The Tales of Shoryoku Arts)" (Kodansha Bunko)

Source: Shogakukan Encyclopedia Nipponica About Encyclopedia Nipponica Information | Legend

Japanese:

歌舞伎(かぶき)俳優。屋号音羽(おとわ)屋。

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初世

（1744―1815）初世尾上松助が1809年（文化6）改名して松緑を名のった。

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2世

（1913―89）本名藤間(ふじま)豊。7世松本幸四郎の三男で、11世市川団十郎と松本白鸚(はくおう)の弟。1935年（昭和10）2世を襲名。37年、舞踊の藤間流家元4世藤間勘右衞門(かんえもん)も継ぐ。6世尾上菊五郎の薫陶を受けてその芸風を継承し、世話物(せわもの)、時代物、荒事(あらごと)、舞踊の立役に優れた足跡を残し、翻訳劇や新作にも意欲を示した。72年重要無形文化財保持者、73年芸術院会員となり、87年文化勲章受章。75年、藤間流家元を長男に譲り、自身は2世藤間勘斎(かんさい)と名のった。

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