Edo-style kabuki
Refers to the style of kabuki that developed in Edo (now Tokyo), characterized by aragoto (rough style) and a focus on action and spectacle, as opposed to the more refined Kamigata-style kabuki.
See also: 江戸狂言
Edo-style kabuki is known for its aragoto (rough style).
He is researching Edo-style kabuki.
Kamigata-style kabuki, which developed in the Kyoto-Osaka region, is known for its wagoto (soft style) and more refined, romantic themes, contrasting with the bold, action-oriented Edo-style kabuki.
Compound of 江戸 (Edo, the former name of Tokyo) and 歌舞伎 (kabuki). The term distinguishes the kabuki tradition that flourished in Edo from other regional styles.