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Rikan I Arashi was born in Osaka, Japan. His original name was Kichisaburo Arashi II. He was popularly known as Dai (Great) Rikan.
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also known as
Dai (Great) Rikan
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- Son:
- Rikan II
- Grandson:
- Rikan III
- Grandson:
- Rikan IV
- Grandson:
- Rikan V
He was born in Osaka. His earlier name was Tokusaburo Arashi. Because he had big eyes he was called Metoku (Tokusaburo With Big Eyes) Arashi. He excelled in impersonating romantic female parts.
He was born in Kyoto. A disciple of Kikugoro Опое III, he inherited the name of Rikan in 1843. He was a female impersonator as well as player of romante male parts.
He was a son of the third generation, was a distinguished female impersonator of the Meiji Era.
He was a son of the fourth generation, was born in Osaka. Distinguished by his graceful figure, he played both female and male parts.
