Komazo Ii Collection

Actor Matsumoto Hanshiro (or Ichikawa Komazo?) (image 1 of 3), between c1805 and c1810. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Actor Matsumoto Hanshiro (or Ichikawa Komazo?) (image 1 of 3), between c1805 and c1810

Actor Matsumoto Koshiro V, between circa 1805 and circa 1810. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Actor Matsumoto Koshiro V, 1805 and circa 1810

Bust Portrait of Three Actors Ichikawa Komazo II, Sakata Hangoro III, Nakayama Fukasaburo I, c1794

The Actors Ichikawa Komazo II as Satsuma Gengobei (right), and Nakamura Nakazo I... c. 1771. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Ichikawa Komazo II as Satsuma Gengobei (right), and Nakamura Nakazo I as Sasano Sangobei (left), Japan, c. 1771

The Actors Nakamura Denkuro II as Suma no Dairyo (right), and Ichikawa Komazo II as... c. 1772. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Nakamura Denkuro II as Suma no Dairyo (right), and Ichikawa Komazo II as Ariwara no Yukihira (left), in the Play Kuni no Hana Ono no Itsumoji

The Actors Ichikawa Komazo II as Soga no Juro Sukenari (right), and Ichikawa Danjuro V... c. 1771. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Ichikawa Komazo II as Soga no Juro Sukenari (right), and Ichikawa Danjuro V as Soga no Goro Tokimune (left), in Komuso Attires, in the Play Sakaicho Soga Nendaiki

The Actors Nakamura Nakazo I as Matsukaze (right), Ichikawa Komazo II as Ariwara no Yuk... c. 1772. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Nakamura Nakazo I as Matsukaze (right), Ichikawa Komazo II as Ariwara no Yukihira (center), and Iwai Hanshiro IV as Murasame (left), in the Play Kuni no Hana Ono no Itsumoji

The Actors Nakamura Nakazo I as Matsukaze (right), Ichikawa Komazo II as Ariwara no Yuk... c. 1772. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Nakamura Nakazo I as Matsukaze (right), Ichikawa Komazo II as Ariwara no Yukihira (center), and Iwai Hanshiro IV as Murasame (left), in the Play Kuni no Hana Ono no Itsumoji

The Actors Nakamura Denkuro II as Seno-o Taro, Ichikawa Komazo II as Yorimasa, Nakamura... c. 1772. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Nakamura Denkuro II as Seno-o Taro, Ichikawa Komazo II as Yorimasa, Nakamura Nakazo I as Taira no Kiyomori, and Ichikawa Danjuro V as Kiou Takiguchi (right to left)

The Actors Arashi Hinaji I (right), and Ichikawa Komazo II (left), as Princess Sakura... c. 1769. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Arashi Hinaji I (right), and Ichikawa Komazo II (left), as Princess Sakura (Sakura Hime) (?) and Shimizu Tonoinosuke (?), in the Play Soga Moyo Aigo no Wakamatsu ()

The Actors Onoe Kikugoro III (right) as Shirokiya Okoma and Matsumoto Koshiro V...c. 1816. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
The Actors Onoe Kikugoro III (right) as Shirokiya Okoma and Matsumoto Koshiro V (left) as her lover Saiza, c. 1816

The Actors Ichikawa Komazo II as Minamoto no Yorimasa (right), Matsumoto Koshiro II as... c. 1772. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Ichikawa Komazo II as Minamoto no Yorimasa (right), Matsumoto Koshiro II as Osada no Taro Kagemune Disguised as Yatsurugi Zaemon (center)

The actor Matsumoto Koshiro V as Ishikawa Goemon in the play "Sanmon Gosan no Ki... 1810
The actor Matsumoto Koshiro V as Ishikawa Goemon in the play " Sanmon Gosan no Kiri, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the third month, 1810, 1810

The Actors Segawa Kikunojo II, Ichikawa Komazo II, and Arashi Otohachi I in the play "Fude... 1768
The Actors Segawa Kikunojo II, Ichikawa Komazo II, and Arashi Otohachi I in the play " Fude Hajime Soga no Tamazusa, " performed at the Nakamura Theater in the first month, 1768, 1768

The Actor Ichikawa Komazo II as Soga no Juro Sukenari Disguised as a Fox Trapper... c
The Actor Ichikawa Komazo II as Soga no Juro Sukenari Disguised as a Fox Trapper in the Play Kagami-ga-ike Omokage Soga, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the First Month, 1770, c. 1770

The Actor Ichikawa Komazo as a Woman with Dishevelled Hair, Japan, c. 1791

The Actor Ichikawa Komazo II, c. 1768. Creator: Torii Kiyomitsu
The Actor Ichikawa Komazo II, c. 1768

The Actor Ichikawa Komazo II as Ono Sadakuro in the Play Chuko Ryogoku Ori... c. 1790
The Actor Ichikawa Komazo II as Ono Sadakuro in the Play Chuko Ryogoku Ori, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Seventh Month, 1790, c. 1790

The Actor Ichikawa Komazo II as the monk Shunkan in the play "Shunkan Shima... c
The Actor Ichikawa Komazo II as the monk Shunkan in the play " Shunkan Shima Monogatari, " performed at the Kawarazaki Theater in the ninth month, 1791, c. 1791

The Actor Ichikawa Komazo II as Soga no Dozaburo Disguised as the Ruffian Tobei (?) in the Play Haru no Nishi Date-zome Soga (?), Performed at the Nakamura Theater (?) in the First Month, 1790 ()

The actors Ichikawa Danjuro VII as Mongaku and Matsumoto Koshiro V as Fudo Myoo, c. 1829/32. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
The actors Ichikawa Danjuro VII as Mongaku and Matsumoto Koshiro V as Fudo Myoo, c. 1829/32

The Actor Ichikawa Komazo II in the Role of Ono Sadakuro, ca. 1790

The 2nd Ichikawa Komazo, ca. 1795. Creator: Katsukawa Shunkaku
The 2nd Ichikawa Komazo, ca. 1795

The Actor Ichikawa Komazo II as a Samurai in Fighting Trim, ca. 1703

The Actor Ichikawa Komazo II as a Man Armed with a Sword, 1789

The Second Ichikawa Komazo in the Role of Yanekozo, 2nd month, 1794

Ichikawa Komazo II in the Role of Kameo with Iwai Kumesaburo in the Role of Kameos Wife, Oyasu, from the Play Shunkan futatsu omokage, 1798-99

The Second Ichikawa Komazo as a Boatman Standing on the Deck of a Barge, ca. 1793?

The Second Ichikawa Komazo as a Man standing in a Dramatic Attitude, ca. 1790. ca. 1790
The Second Ichikawa Komazo as a Man standing in a Dramatic Attitude, ca. 1790

The Actor Ichikawa Komazo II Holding a Smoking Pipe, 1762-1819

Ichikawa Komazo II (1764-1838) in the Role of Akaneya Hanshichi from the Play Hadesugata On a Maiginu, ca. 1798

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In the world of traditional Japanese theater, one name stands out: Ichikawa Komazo II. This talented actor has graced the stage with his incredible performances, captivating audiences with his skill and versatility. One of his most memorable roles was as Ishikawa Goemon in the play "Sanmon Gosan no Ki. . 1810. " Matsumoto Koshiro V portrayed this iconic character, bringing to life the legendary thief who stole from the rich to give to the poor. In another production titled "Fude. . 1768, " Komazo II shared the spotlight with Segawa Kikunojo II and Arashi Otohachi I. Together, they mesmerized spectators with their exceptional acting abilities under Torii Kiyotsune's direction. It also showcased his talent for transformation by portraying Soga no Juro Sukenari Disguised as a Fox Trapper in an unknown play. His ability to embody different characters is truly remarkable. Not limited to male roles, Komazo II demonstrated his range by playing a woman with disheveled hair in Japan circa 1791. This portrayal showcased both his physicality and emotional depth on stage. Throughout his career, Komazo II collaborated with renowned artists such as Utagawa Toyokuni I and Torii Kiyomitsu. Their creative partnership resulted in visually stunning productions that left a lasting impression on audiences. One of Komazo II's notable performances was as Ono Sadakuro in "Chuko Ryogoku Ori. . C. 1790. " His portrayal of this complex character brought depth and intensity to the play's narrative. Another standout role was when he played Shunkan in "Shunkan Shima. . " The monk's internal struggles were brilliantly conveyed through Komazo II's nuanced performance. In yet another transformative role, he portrayed Soga no Dozaburo Disguised as Ruffian Tobei (?).