Nakamura Ganjirō Explained

is the stage name of a line of kabuki actors in Japan.

Lineage

• Nakamura Ganjirō I (March 1878 – February 1935): Son of Nakamura Kanjaku III^[1]
• Nakamura Ganjirō II (January 1947 – April 1983): Son of Ganjirō I. He was active during the golden age of Japanese cinema.^[2]
• Nakamura Ganjirō III (November 1990 – November 2005): Son of Ganjirō II. He finally took the name of Sakata Tōjūrō IV.^[3]
• Nakamura Ganjirō IV (January 2015 –): Son of Ganjirō III.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 初代 中村鴈治郎. February 6, 2021. Japan Tomb.
2. Web site: 中村 鴈治郎 (2代目). February 6, 2021. Kabuki on the web.
3. Web site: 坂田藤十郎さん死去、88歳 歌舞伎俳優、人間国宝―「曽根崎心中」1400回. February 6, 2021. Jiji.com.
4. Web site: Kabuki actor heir to revered name. February 6, 2021. The Japan Times.