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| SIX GENERATIONS | |
| Arashi Kitsusaburô I | |
| The actor Arashi Kitsusaburô I held this name from January 1821 to April 1821. | |
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| Arashi Kitsusaburô I playing the role of Sasaki Moritsuna in print made by Hokushû in March 1821 | |
| Arashi Kitsusaburô II | |
| The actor Arashi Rikan II held the name of Arashi Kitsusaburô II from September 1822 to July 1828. | |
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| Arashi Kitsusaburô II in front of his backstage mirror in print made by Asayama Shibakuni in September 1822 | |
| Arashi Kitsusaburô III | |
| The actor Arashi Kichisaburô III never held officially the name of Arashi Kitsusaburô III on stage but he is considered as the third member of the line. | |
| Arashi Kitsusaburô IV | |
| The actor Arashi Kitsusaburô IV held this name from April 1871 to April 1915. | |
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| Arashi Kitsusaburô IV playing the role of Senzaki Yagorô in the drama "Kanadehon Chûshingura" in print made by Yoshitaki in 1872 | |
| Arashi Kitsusaburô V | |
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This actor was born in Kyôto in 1889 in the district of Miyagawa-chô. He started his career as a disciple of Arashi Yoshisaburô IV. Then, he joined Onoe Uzaburô, who gave him the name of Onoe Kikutarô. A few years later, he was back in the Arashi clan, taking the name of Arashi Kitsusaburô V in September 1924. He held it up to his death the 17th of January 1935. Arashi Kitsusaburô V spent most of his career in the Kamigata theaters, performing either in Kabuki or modern productions. |
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| Arashi Kitsusaburô VI | |
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Arashi Kitsusaburô VI is the current holder of the name since October 1977. |
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