Kanpei’s Death

An amateur performance of Chūshingura turns deadly when the young actor’s stage sword is replaced with a real blade.

Hanshichi investigates the confusion at an Edo hardware shop, uncovering grief, concealed parentage, and dangerous jealousy.

Okamoto Kidō’s complete three-act play appears with its original cast information, stage directions, audience address, and brief contextual notes. AI-assisted translation, prepared and edited by Valentin Sarić.