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"Saitô Musashibô Benkei (1155~1189) was a historic monk warrior in feudal Japan of great strength and a legendary figure. For centuries the character of Benkei has been subject to Kabuki and Nô plays and to numerous depictions on Japanese art objects. He is the epitome of a guy strong like a grizzly bear, but with a big heart and loyal to his lord - still one of the greatest virtues in Japanese society." (from the Artelino website [more details]) |
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| Ichikawa Ebizô V playing the role of Benkei in the dance-drama "Kanjinchô" in a print made by Utagawa Toyokuni III (1852) | Nakamura Shikan II playing the role of Benkei in a print made by Utagawa Kunisada I |
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| Arashi Kichisaburô III playing the role of Benkei in a print made by Utagawa Toyokuni III (1852) |
Kawarazaki Gonjûrô I playing the role of Benkei in the drama "Gosho Zakura Horikawa no Youchi", which was staged in March 1863 at the Nakamuraza (print made by Utagawa Yoshiiku) |
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