The 2025 film Kokuhō (released June 2025) brought unprecedented attention to kabuki, and in response, five representative pieces of kabuki classical dance music from Nippon Columbia's catalog—spanning over 110 years of history—have been released as digital-only singles on May 27.
While kabuki dance music has previously been released on CD in segmented formats divided by act or section, these new digital releases present each piece in a single, complete format, making them easier to listen to from start to finish.
Sekinotō (Sekino To) — Tokiwazu Kikujitayu (COKM-46330, Digital Only) ◎Previously Unreleased on CD
Product info: https://columbia.jp/prod-info/COKM-46330/
Streaming: https://kikujidayu.lnk.to/sekinoto
Fuji Musume (The Wisteria Maiden) — Yoshimura Ijuro VII (COKM-46331, Digital Only)
Product info: https://columbia.jp/artist-info/ijuro/discography/COKM-46331.html
Streaming: https://yoshimuraijuro.lnk.to/fujimusume
Kyō Kanoko Musume Dōjōji — Yoshimura Ijuro VII (COKM-46332, Digital Only)
Product info: https://columbia.jp/artist-info/ijuro/discography/COKM-46332.html
Streaming: https://yoruheisoguhito.lnk.to/kyoganokomusumedojozi
Sagimusume (The Heron Maiden) — Yoshimura Ijuro VII (COKM-46333, Digital Only)
Product info: https://columbia.jp/artist-info/ijuro/discography/COKM-46333.html
Streaming: https://yoshimuraijuro.lnk.to/sagimusume
Kanjinchō (The Subscription List) — Yoshimura Ijuro VII (COKM-46334, Digital Only)
Product info: https://columbia.jp/artist-info/ijuro/discography/COKM-46334.html
Streaming: https://yoshimuraijuro.lnk.to/kanjinchou
