Atsumori (敦盛, Atsumori) is a Japanese Noh play by Zeami Motokiyo which focuses on Taira no Atsumori, a young samurai who was killed in the Genpei War, and his killer, Kumagai …

One of the most famous stories in Noh drama, Atsumori recounts the story of a young warrior and flute player killed in a battle between the Heike and Genji in the late 12th century. The priest …

ATSUMORI : Across to Awaji the plovers fly, while the Suma barrier guard sleeps on; yet one, I see, keeps night-long vigil here. O keeper of the pass, tell me your name. Behold, Rensho: I …

After killing the exceptionally young warrior, Taira no Atsumori, in the battle at Ichi-no-tani, Kumagai no Jirō Naozane, a warrior of the Genji clan, renounced the world and took the …

Taira no Atsumori (平 敦盛) (1169–1184) was a samurai of the late Heian period of Japan. He was a member of the Taira clan (Heike) who fought in the Genpei War against the Minamoto (Genji).

Atsumori is a warrior, or shura, piece, which belongs to Group II of No plays. It occupies a place between the god-play and the wig-piece in the No program of five plays. Compared with the …

So Atsumori fell and was slain, but now the Wheel of Fate Has turned and brought him back. (ATSUMORI rises from the ground and advances toward the PRIEST with uplifted sword .)

Though angry at Rensei and about to strike him with a sword, the ghost of Atsumori is appeased by Rensei's prayers and the two are reconciled. Play based on traditional narratives about the …

After Kumagai no Jirō Naozane became a priest. At dusk in summer at Ichi-no-tani in Settsu Province. At the same place in later hours. mizugoromo (a type of knee-length kimono), …

Oct 8, 2024 · Atsumori was only 16 years old when he was killed by Kumagai at the battlefield of Ichi no tani. It was not easy even for a fierce samurai worrier of Genji Clan like Kumagai to …