noun
historical kabuki; kabuki based on historical events
A genre of kabuki that emphasizes historically accurate settings, costumes, and stories, as opposed to more fantastical or stylized forms.
活歴は、史実に基づいた歌舞伎の一種です。
Katsureki is a type of kabuki based on historical facts.
明治時代に活歴が流行しました。
Katsureki became popular in the Meiji period.