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Sharaku’s woodcut portrays Otani Oniji III in the role of Edohei, a celebrated kabuki actor from the Edo period. The print is notable for its remarkably realistic and emotionally charged depiction of the performer's character. Sharaku’s skill in capturing subtle nuances within a woodblock medium mad...
Why this score
Canonical Sharaku actor portrait, prized for psychological intensity and radical caricature, top ukiyo-e status.
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This woodcut, created by Toshusai Sharaku in 1794, depicts Ichikawa Ebizō IV as the character Takemura Sadanoshin. It’s notable for Sharaku's remarkably realistic and emotionally astute portrayal of a kabuki actor, particularly his depiction of Ebizo’s complex demeanor. The print is valued by collec...
Why this score
Major Sharaku actor portrait, intense and highly valued, slightly below Otani Oniji III in fame.
Scoring methodology
Bandō Hikosaburō III is the subject of Japanese ukiyo-e actor prints portraying a kabuki performer in a specific stage role. Edo-period examples identify him in roles such as Obiya Chōemon or Sagisaka Sanai, and some were designed by Tōshūsai Sharaku during the artist’s brief period of activity in t...
Why this score
Historically relevant kabuki portrait, but generic sitter-only title prevents attribution to a clearly acclaimed design.
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What leads the Sharaku ranking?
Otani Oniji III as Edohei (Sharaku, 1794) currently leads the Sharaku results with a displayed score of 9.20/10. This is an editorial ranking result for the items included on this page, not a universal verdict for every use case.
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The 0 to 10 score is Lunoo's ranking judgment. Strong confidence means 10 or more recorded comparison checks, some means 2 to 9, and provisional means fewer than 2.
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Lunoo combines category fit, feature coverage, pricing and value signals, public reception, recency, and peer comparisons. Public source links support factual item details when available, but they are not required for membership in this 3-item ranking.
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