Takemoto Gidayū

Takemoto Gidayū

Takemoto Gidayū was a jōruri chanter and the creator of a style of chanted narration for Japan's puppet theatre which has been used ever since. The name "gidayū" has since become the term for all jōruri chanters. He was a close colleague of the famous playwright Chikamatsu Monzaemon, and founder and manager of the Takemoto-za puppet theatre.

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Male
Date of Birth
January 1st, 1651
Age
375
Date of Death
October 18th, 1714
Died Aged
63
Star Sign
Capricorn
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