- Il dono dell’airone
- Edited by Luca Capponcelli, Diego Cucinelli, Chiara Ghidini, Matilde Mastrangelo, Rolando Minuti
Tre secoli di Mito Kōmon: la sfida televisiva tra restyling e costruzione dei personaggi
- Matilde Mastrangelo
- © 2024 Author(s) |
- CC BY 4.0
- DOI: 10.36253/979-12-215-0422-4.31
It is widely recognised that in Japan, the depiction of historical figures has been a recurring theme in both oral and written narratives, as well as various theatrical productions. One historical figure that has been a particularly rich source of inspiration is the daimyō Tokugawa Mitsukuni, whose stories have been told across different genres and disseminated through various forms of media. The chronicles of Tokugawa Mitsukuni’s journeys throughout Japan to dispense justice by punishing villains can be traced back to the late 18th century, when they first emerged in kōdan oral storytelling performances. Among the diverse artistic interpretations, this essay focuses specifically on the unique aspects of TV adaptations. It begins with the examination of Mito Kōmon, a television series broadcasted from 1969 to 2011 for six months each year. It then moves on to discuss the new adaptations of 2017 and 2019, which brought the venerable character back to the screen with altered narrative settings. These adaptations provide an intriguing lens through which to explore the evolving portrayal of Tokugawa Mitsukuni and his enduring impact on popular culture.
- Keywords:
- Mito Kōmon,
- Tokugawa Mitsukuni,
- Historical Narrative,
- kōdan,
- terebi dorama,
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Chapter Information
Chapter Title
Tre secoli di Mito Kōmon: la sfida televisiva tra restyling e costruzione dei personaggi
Authors
Matilde Mastrangelo
Language
Italian
DOI
10.36253/979-12-215-0422-4.31
Peer Reviewed
Publication Year
2024
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© 2024 Author(s)
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Book Title
Il dono dell’airone
Book Subtitle
Scritti in onore di Ikuko Sagiyama
Editors
Luca Capponcelli, Diego Cucinelli, Chiara Ghidini, Matilde Mastrangelo, Rolando Minuti
Peer Reviewed
Number of Pages
390
Publication Year
2024
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© 2024 Author(s)
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Publisher Name
Firenze University Press
DOI
10.36253/979-12-215-0422-4
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979-12-215-0421-7
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979-12-215-0422-4
Series Title
Connessioni. Studies in Transcultural History
Series ISSN
2975-0393
Series E-ISSN
2975-0261