wagoto; love scene; gentle style of acting
A kabuki acting style emphasizing romantic, gentle, and refined expression, often contrasted with 荒事 (aragoto, rough style) and 実事 (jitsugoto, realistic style).
See also: 荒事 (あらごと) · 実事 (じつごと)
Wagoto is an elegant acting style that developed in Kamigata kabuki.
This actor specializes in wagoto (gentle-style) roles.
Compound of 和 (wa, 'gentle, Japanese-style') and 事 (koto, 'thing, matter'), referring to the gentle, romantic style of kabuki acting.