Shōsetsu’s Successor

A military arts teacher in late Edo proclaims himself the successor of the rebel Yui Shōsetsu and solicits funds for patriotic action.

His conduct comes under pressure from a threatening visitor, a merchant’s son eager for glory, and a sister whose convictions prove stronger than his own.

Okamoto Kidō’s complete two-act satire preserves all five scenes and the striking final public speech. AI-assisted translation, prepared and edited by Valentin Sarić.