Kikugoro is the troupe's supposed star, whose use of a famous family name is revealed as a publicity stunt. After Hyoroku rejects the sloppily repaired horse costume, Kikugoro decides to use a real horse in the play and assigns Hyoroku to be its stable boy. His decision prompts Hyoroku and Senpei to put on the costume and chase the horse away.
Minoru Takase has 45 screen credits in a career dating back to 1921. Their work is anchored in the Enoken Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Travelling Actors, The Monkey King, The Best Lord in Japan. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.