Background
Kichisaburo I Arashi was born in Japan.
Kichisaburo I Arashi was born in Japan.
He was called Kichisaburo Sakata in younger days and trained by Kanshiro Arashi.
Of a fine figure and fair complexion, he was good at playing the roles of wrestlers and men of chivalry.
He was the third son of Kichisaburo I. His name as haiku poet was Rikan and he was called Dai (Great) Rikan. Handsome and with a good voice, he was the most popular of all actors bearing the name of Arashi Kichisaburo. Kichisaburo III was a nephew of Kichisaburo II, was also a handsome actor who excelled in playing the parts of villains.