This is a non-verbal sword-fighting performance without dialogue—an original show created by the samurai performers “KATANAYA ICHI” titled KITSUNEBI.

Araragi
Kohaku kitsunebi
Ninja Girl VS Samurai Girl
Jin – Samurai Show “Kitsunebi”
Ninja VS Samurai – Stage “Kitsunebi”
Hayate kitsunebi

About KITSUNEBI

Kitsunebi refers to mysterious lights that were once believed to be created by foxes to trick people. In old Japan, people sometimes saw small floating lights appear suddenly on dark roads at night. It was said that if you tried to follow the light, it would move away, leading you deeper into the forest or swamp until you became lost.

In reality, this phenomenon is a natural light caused by gases from wetlands that ignite and glow. It looks like a floating fireball. Long ago, people believed this strange sight was the work of foxes, who were seen as magical creatures, and named it “Kitsunebi” — meaning “fox fire.”

Japanese people have long respected nature and lived closely with it. Many Japanese folktales and legends treat natural phenomena as mysterious powers, showing a deep connection between nature and storytelling in Japanese culture.

Kitsunebi (狐火) is an atmospheric ghost light told about in legends all across Japan outside Okinawa Prefecture. They are also called “hitobosu”, “hitomoshi” and “rinka”.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitsunebi
Kitsunebi, The Bakemono Tsukushi Emaki

Character Introduction

Hayate

Hayate

The main character, a ninja

Played by Yorino Teppei

Kohaku kitsunebi

Kohaku

She supports Hayate’s actions and displays tremendous power in battle, using the technique of creating clones.

Played by Megumi Yokomi

Jin – Samurai Show “Kitsunebi”

Jin

A member of the Samurai Extermination Squad, he shoulders the legacy of his ancestors and faces off against Hayate. With strong leadership and combat abilities, he leads his troops against the fox demon.

Played by Dai Mizuno

Araragi

Araragi

A character with a warlike personality who enjoys fighting strong opponents

Played by Haruna

Performance Schedule

2022

CountryCityDateEvent
FranceParisJulyJapan Expo Paris
Saudi ArabiaRiyadhAugustGAMERS8
JapanShibuyaSeptember無礼講2022
JapanGinzaNovemberICHIFES 3
Dai Mizuno, Representative of “KATANAYA ICHI”
Dai Mizuno, Representative of “KATANAYA ICHI”

The Birth of “KITSUNEBI” — A Symbol of Revival and Challenge

In 2015, KATANAYA ICHI made its international debut at Hyper Japan in London, presenting the stage production “KITSUNE.” Although our global activities were temporarily suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we reemerged in 2022 with a renewed spirit, reconstructing KITSUNE into a new work titled “KITSUNEBI.” This production symbolizes KATANAYA ICHI’s revival and our determination to take on new creative challenges.

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