KITSUNEBI
Kitsunebi is an action show set against the battle between samurai and ninja, symbols of traditional Japanese culture.
This show is a non-verbal sword-fighting performance without dialogue. It is an original show, created by the samurai performers “KATANAYA ICHI.”
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
Story
The story follows Hayate, a young ninja. After losing his beloved Yato, he falls into despair and chooses to live as a dark spirit, becoming a “Yoko” (mystic fox). Driven by grief and inner conflict, Hayate launches a revenge attack against the samurai forces.
The story depicts the fierce battles between Hayate, the white fox, and the samurai forces, as well as the emotional struggles each character faces. Amidst intense fights and emotional turmoil, Hayate confronts his fate and searches for a path to freedom.
A thrilling and dynamic fictional action performance that brings to life an epic battle between two legendary icons of Japanese culture: the noble Samurai and the elusive Ninja. (20 mins)
Music
Performance Schedule
2022
| Country | City | Date | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | Paris | July | Japan Expo Paris |
| Saudi Arabia | Riyadh | August | GAMERS8 |
| Japan | Shibuya | September | 無礼講2022 |
| Japan | Ginza | November | ICHIFES 3 |
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