FIVE GENERATIONS
Arashi Koroku I
 

The actor Arashi San'emon V held the name of Arashi Koroku I from November 1727 to October 1775, then for his isse ichidai performance in May 1776.

Arashi Koroku I playing the role of Enju in the drama "Hirakana Seisuiki", which was staged in December 1766 at the Kado no Shibai

Arashi Koroku II
 

The actor Anegawa Kikuhachi held the name of Arashi Koroku II from November 1775 to Summer 1790.

Arashi Koroku III
 

The actor Arashi Koroku III held this name from November 1793 to March 1796.

Arashi Koroku III playing the role of the villain Kô no Moronô in the drama "Kanadehon Chûshingura" in a print made by Utagawa Toyokuni III in 1852

Arashi Koroku IV
 

The actor Arashi Koroku IV held this name from November 1817 to November 1826.

Arashi Koroku IV playing the role of Osono in the new year drama "Keisei Date no Kikigaki",
which was staged in January 1826 at the Kado no Shibai

Arashi Koroku V
 

The actor Arashi Koroku V held this name from November 1843 to August 1858.

Arashi Koroku V playing the role of Sugihae in the drama "Genji Moyô Furisode Hinagata", which was staged in September 1851 at the Ichimuraza
(print made by Utagawa Toyokuni III)

 
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