Takizawa Kabuki ZERO 2020: The Movie (2020)

Best idol stageplay

Takizawa kabuki zero is actually an amazing musical. It's quite refreshing because modern boy groups are introducing foreign fans to Japanese culture. It's an amazing mixture between a concert and a kabuki. There are scenes of modern dance and scenes of really amazing traditional acts. The traditional acts are really stunning. You can see the amount of effort and practice Snowman has done to achieve this.
The second section/act is also really amazing Omaru’s character is one of the funniest character i've seen in any media ever. The 4th wall breaks are also really funny.
The main complaint is that the story in the 2nd act doesnt make sense but it adds to the silliness of the whole act

Cinematography
It actually looks like a stage play. The interactive camera going backstage and through the wings of the stage when abe-chan cat/koala(?) is running to fight the bad guys. The director also did an amazing job making the whole thing look like it's a long continuous shot when in actuality there's a couple takes (i watched this with my dad and he thought it was a one take too). The camera movements it's just impressive. Capturing the vast movements of all the backflips and dancings.

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Snow Man is a delight to watch.

The closest thing I knew of Kabuki prior to watching this was when I played a Japanese mobile game about a theater company back in 2018. Since then, I have always wondered what a real Kabuki performance looks like, especially during the time when I became really invested in watching different stage plays.

It seemed like the universe heard my plea and gave me a film starring Snow Man in a Kabuki production, showcasing their range as artists. What's even more fascinating is that I didn't have to scour the ends of the internet to watch it, as it is readily available on Netflix in my country.

Takizawa Kabuki Zero 2020 is such a delight to watch as both a theater fan and a Snow Man fan. The film successfully blends the traditional aspects of Kabuki with the modern elements of a concert. The first act highlighted Snow Man's dancing and acrobatic abilities, while the second act mainly focused on their acting skills.

Overall, it was a truly entertaining show. We were able to see everyone's dynamics from time to time, and each member had the chance to shine in one way or another. I genuinely hope that Snow Man continues to do more theater—both live and on film—because they are a joy to watch.

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