The SAMURAI kills with his sword for the first time. His values broke away when he faced to the reality at the field of death.” What am I?” “Why do I take my sword for? ” ”What is 義/Gi？” He gets the greatest sword after struggling to over come his weakness, what is the greatest sword? This play asks us what is the true meaning of a life. The audience will experience his journey of becoming the real SAMURAI.
Written , Choreographed & Performed by Kaz Kobayashi
Producer by Yokko
Sound designed by Keiji Kouzuma
Japanese drum by Yuta Kanazashi
Photos by Takamitsu Sakamoto
SHISHI-KEN 〜 THE PATH OF SOUL TRANSCENDENCE〜
Reviews
What I liked
I like the minimal use of props and lighting, there was a point when all lights went out and the only glimpse of sunlight came through inside the theater and it was amazing and spiritual.
What I didn't like
Many times that the actor stayed on the floor was hard for me sitting in the back of the theater. Also I couldn’t help but wonder whether that sword was real and whether the front row felt safe or not. I was truly concerned for their safety.
My overall impression
I just stumble upon this show while waiting for another show at the same theater but I’m impressed by the performance of this samurai story and the guttural sounds he made as he swayed his sword mere inches from the audience.
What I liked
I like the minimal use of props and lighting, there was a point when all lights went out and the only glimpse of sunlight came through inside the theater and it was amazing and spiritual.
What I didn't like
Many times that the actor stayed on the floor was hard for me sitting in the back of the theater. Also I couldn’t help but wonder whether that sword was real and whether the front row felt safe or not. I was truly concerned for their safety.
My overall impression
I just stumble upon this show while waiting for another show at the same theater but I’m impressed by the performance of this samurai story and the guttural sounds he made as he swayed his sword mere inches from the audience.