Nagoya Noh Theater Original Character: Noh Actors "Tsumugite"

—Passing the Everlasting Tradition & Aesthetic—

"Tsumugite", the original character of Nagoya Noh Theater was born!

They are Noh actors, who symbolize Nohgaku handed down through generations over 650 years.

As mascots, they will invite and guide you to the world of Nohgaku and its allure!

Trailer

Character Profile

Main Actor（Shite-kata)　Hana HOSHIKAZE

Main Actor (Shite-kata)　Tenma SHIZUKI

Side Actor (Waki-kata)　Keigo WAKISAKA

Comic Actor (Kyōgen-kata)　Shohei KAJIYA

Flute Player (Fue-kata)　Miwa FUEHARA

Small hand drum Player (Kotsuzumi-kata)　Rei KOSAKA

Large hand drum Player (Ōtsuzumi-kata)　Ayato OMURO

Floor drum Player (Taiko-kata)　Rion OTA

Relationship Chart

Production

"Tsumugite" is the original character designed by students and alumni of Department of visual media, Nagoya University of Arts and Sciences.
Also, Nagoya Brunch of THE NOHGAKU PERFORMERS' ASSOCIATION continuously gave support throughout the character production.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to them for their dedication.

Production＆Planning: Nagoya City Cultural Promotion Agency
Creative Direction: Kei FUSHIKI

Visual Production
-Visual Production: Kyoko
-Visual Production Assistant: Yun KANEKO, Rena KOJIMA, Kotoko TAKASU

Character Design
-Character Designer: Yuki BUMA, Anzu MANABE
-Lead Illustrator: Kyoko
-Illustration Assistant: Kotoko TAKASU, Yuki BUMA, Anzu MANABE
-Illustration Support: Uka

Production Cooperation: THE NOHGAKU PERFORMERS' ASSOCIATION, Nagoya Branch

Creative Direction： Kei FUSHIKI（Professor at Nagoya University of Arts and Sciences）

Artist/Performance Director
Creates intermedia performances exploreing the boundary between linearity and non-linearity in time consciousness. Also develops media installation works that focus on the spatial uniqueness and historical background of each site. Currently researches and educates from foundation study about visual media to various expressions using body and visual at university.

Chibi Character: "Tsumugite" ~a bit~

"Tsumugite" became cute chibi characters; "Tsumugite" ~a bit~!

Stay tuned for more...

Original Capsule Toys

Original goods of "Tsumugite" are now on sale at Nagoya Noh Theater!
LINE UP: acrylic keychain and pin-back button keychain

How about them as souvenires of your trip?

Related Projects

Besides, we've carried out various projects in order to further share the enticements of Nagoya Noh Theater and promote Nohgaku.
Click below for more info!