Bando Tamasaburo Dance Collection 4K Remaster Blu-ray BOX to be Released on December 2, 2026; Pre-orders Start at Shochiku DVD Club

The release of the 'Bando Tamasaburo Dance Collection 4K Remaster Blu-ray BOX' has been set for Wednesday, December 2, 2026! In the world of Kabuki, a traditional Japanese performing art that Japan takes pride in, Bando Tamasaburo continues to captivate audiences with his overwhelming beauty and dignity. This master performer, who could be called the 'embodiment of beauty,' has honed his dance masterpieces over many years, and they are finally being released on Blu-ray for the first time! This Blu-ray BOX is a 4K digital restoration, supervised by Tamasaburo himself, of the stage footage included in the highly acclaimed 'Bando Tamasaburo Dance Collection DVD-BOX' released in 2005, bringing back the stunning visual beauty. This collection generously includes signature pieces of Tamasaburo, such as 'Kyo Kanoko Musume Dojoji,' considered the pinnacle of onnagata (female role) dance, the fantastically beautiful 'Sagi Musume,' as well as 'Fuji Musume' and 'Kagami Jishi.' You can thoroughly enjoy the breathtakingly gorgeous costume handling, the delicate movements that are meticulously controlled down to the fingertips, and the rich expressions that reflect the emotions of the story. The images are clearer and more powerful in every detail compared to the conventional DVD version. Additionally, the Cinema Kabuki works 'Kyo Kanoko Musume Ninin Dojoji' and 'Ninin Fuji Musume,' which were not included in the DVD-BOX, have been newly added! These are masterpieces that revitalized grand Kabuki dances with Tamasaburo's new direction, garnering attention for their high skill and brilliant composition. Enclosed benefits include a leaflet with explanations of each work, and the outer packaging is a newly designed triple-case box. This is a luxurious collection worthy of being a lifelong treasure to keep at hand. Please enjoy the pinnacle of Japanese traditional beauty to your heart's content at home. ■ New Promotional Video Released! A new promotional video using 4K remastered footage has been released! Please take a look. ■ Pre-orders Start at Shochiku DVD Club! For a limited time, customers who pre-order at the 'Shochiku DVD Club' within the Shochiku Store during the pre-order period will receive a . This is a rare and valuable bonus, so don't miss this opportunity! Shochiku DVD Club ■ Product Information Product Name: Bando Tamasaburo Dance Collection 4K Remaster Blu-ray BOX Release Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2026 Price / Catalog Number: 38,000 yen (tax included) / SHBR-0812 Specifications: 7 Blu-ray Discs Contents: - 'Bando Tamasaburo Dance Collection 1: Kyo Kanoko Musume Dojoji' - 'Bando Tamasaburo Dance Collection 2: Sagi Musume' - 'Bando Tamasaburo Dance Collection 3: Yohiki' - 'Bando Tamasaburo Dance Collection 4: Kagami Jishi' - 'Bando Tamasaburo Dance Collection 5: Onatsu Kyoran' - 'Bando Tamasaburo Dance Collection 6: Fuji Musume' - 'Bando Tamasaburo Dance Collection 7: Cinema Kabuki Kyo Kanoko Musume Ninin Dojoji / Cinema Kabuki Ninin Fuji Musume' Enclosed Bonus: Leaflet Outer Packaging: Triple-case BOX Total Runtime: Approx. 660 minutes Layer: BD25G Screen Size: Collections 1-6: 16:9 [1080p/Hi-Def] European Vista Size / Color; Collection 7: 16:9 [1080p/Hi-Def] HD Full Size / Color Audio: Collections 1-6: (Original) Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio™ 2.0ch Stereo; Collection 7: ① (Original) Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio™ 5.1ch Surround, ② (Original) Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio™ 2.0ch Stereo Copyright: © Shochiku Co., Ltd. *The Cinema Kabuki works included in Collection 7 are not 4K remastered. *Release date, product specifications, design, bonuses, etc. are subject to change. ■ About the 4K Remaster Supervised by Bando Tamasaburo A 4K digital scan was performed from the original 35mm negatives, followed by full 4K restoration and audio remixing. Bando Tamasaburo himself supervised the process, making numerous adjustments to brightness, color, and audio balance, and performing meticulous restoration work, finally completing the 4K remastered version. We deliver a visual experience that cannot be seen even from the best seats in a theater or on DVD. ■ Work Introductions (Title Works) / Contents ©1994/2026 Shochiku Co., Ltd. Bando Tamasaburo Dance Collection 1: Kyo Kanoko Musume Dojoji At Dojoji Temple in Kishu, where cherry blossoms scatter, a beautiful shirabyoshi dancer named Hanako appears at the bell consecration ceremony, a place forbidden to women. Allowed to enter on the condition of performing a dance, she dances out the changing heart of a woman in love, brilliantly and charmingly. However, her true identity is the ghost of Princess Kiyohime, who was betrayed in love and turned into a serpent through obsession. Tamasaburo's magnificent dance, multiple costume changes, and the stunning climax where she finally jumps into the bell and reveals her true nature. A supreme masterpiece that encapsulates the charm of onnagata. [Included Work] 'Kyo Kanoko Musume Dojoji: From the Journey to the Bell Entrance' ©1993/2026 Shochiku Co., Ltd. Bando Tamasaburo Dance Collection 2: Sagi Musume Under a willow tree by the waterside in the falling snow, a young woman in a white kimono stands alone holding a snake-eye umbrella. The woman is actually the spirit of a white heron troubled by forbidden love. She expresses her single-minded love, but eventually returns to her heron form, suffering from unfulfilled love, and breathes her last in the falling snow. A poignant and fantastical scene showcasing Tamasaburo's delicate psychological portrayal and the 'hikinuki' technique of instant costume change. [Included Works] 'Nagauta Sagi Musume', 'Jiuta Kurokami', 'Jiuta Kane ga Misaki', 'Ogie Inabune', 'Tokiwazu Yamamba' ©1992/1993/1994/2026 Shochiku Co., Ltd. Bando Tamasaburo Dance Collection 3: Yohiki In Tang Dynasty China, Emperor Xuanzong, unable to forget his deceased consort Yang Guifei, orders a sorcerer to search for her soul. When the sorcerer summons Yang Guifei's soul at a palace on Mount Penglai, she appears in her former beautiful form. Yang Guifei dances while recalling memories with the emperor, with whom she swore eternal love. A beautiful dance written by popular author Baku Yumemakura for Bando Tamasaburo, inviting viewers into a dreamlike realm. A dignified and poignant scene depicting an eternal farewell amidst serene music. [Included Works] 'Yohiki', 'Ogie Takao', 'Gidayu Daija', 'Kiyomoto Yugiri', 'Jiuta Kane ga Misaki' ©1992/1993/2026 Shochiku Co., Ltd. Bando Tamasaburo Dance Collection 4: Kagami Jishi In the great hall of Edo Castle, a young page named Yayoi is to perform a dance at the New Year's ceremony. In her hand, as she dances shyly and prettily, is a lion's head mask passed down in the Tokugawa family. However, when the spiritual power of the lion possesses her, Yayoi disappears as if dragged away. Soon, appearing in a valiant guise is the spirit of the lion, the king of beasts. A magnificent masterpiece showcasing Tamasaburo's brilliant portrayal, shifting from the 'calm' and lovely girl to the 'dynamic' and fierce lion, with stunning technique and dignity. [Included Works] 'Kagami Jishi', 'Ogie Kanaya Tanzen', 'Jiuta Kagen no To' ©1993/1994/2026 Shochiku Co., Ltd. Bando Tamasaburo Dance Collection 5: Onatsu Kyoran On a late autumn road in Omi. Onatsu, a young woman who lost her beloved Seijuro to execution, loses her sanity from overwhelming grief and wanders chasing the phantom of her lover. Teased by village children, meeting a horse trader and an elderly pilgrim couple, she firmly clutches Seijuro's keepsake, a sedge hat. A masterpiece in which Tamasaburo delicately portrays a woman's heart swaying in deep loneliness and madness. A woman who remained true to her love, expressed through supple dance.