Otani Tomoemon I

Background

Otani Tomoemon I was born in 1744.

Connections

colleague:

Otani Tomoemon II

He was an Osaka actor whose early name was Torazo Yamura. Otani went to Edo and assumed the name of Tomoemon. He was good at villainous roles as well as dancing.

disciple of Tomoemon II:

Otani Tomoemon IVI

Tomoemon IV was born in Osaka. He was an ugly person who was acclaimed the best comedian and interpreter of villainous roles of the time.

Adopted son of the late Tomoemon Otani VI:

Tomoemon VII

His real name was Kiyoharu Aoki. Tomoemon VII made his debut at the Ichimuraza, Tokyo, at the age of seven. He became a female impersonator and assumed the name of Tomoemon VII in 1948. He has been popular also as a cinema actor in recent years.