Biography
Sanyutei Encho I (初代 三遊亭 圓朝(円朝), Shodai San'yūtei Enchō, born Jirokichi Izubuchi (出淵 次郎吉, Izubuchi Jirokichi)) May 13, 1839 – August 11, 1900 was a Japanese author and rakugo performer of the late Edo and early Meiji eras. He was the founder and head of the Sanyuu school of rakugo, and is considered a pioneer of the rakugo revival.
Notable works of his include Japanese horror ("kaidan") classics: Kaidan botan dōrō (based on Botan Dōrō (牡丹灯籠, The Peony Lantern), and Shinkei Kasane ga fuchi (on which many Japanese horror films such as Kaidan Kasane-ga-fuchi are based).
Filmography
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Movies 13
Writer 11
Original Story
Lust in Hell II - Farewells (2010)
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Kaidan (2007)
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The Haunted Lantern (1998)
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Masseur’s Curse (1970)
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The Bride from Hades (1968)
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This Year's Love (1962)
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Ghost Story: Depth of Kasane (1960)
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The Ghosts of Kagami Pond (1959)
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The Mother Tree (1958)
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Dancing Mistress (1957)
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The Ghost of Kasane (1957)
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Returning Spirit (1955)
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The Passion of a Woman Teacher (1926)
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Known ForWriting
GenderMale
Birthday1839-04-01
Deathday1900-08-11 (61 years old)
Birth PlaceEdo, Japan
CitizenshipsJapan
Also Known As三遊亭圓朝
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