Illustration for a novel “KOKUHO”

(Synopsis)

A Yakuza and Kabuki world. Two young actors with different backgrounds and talents devote their youth to the art of acting.
They are men who have lived only for acting. Even at the risk of their lives, they pursue their dreams.

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^{From the official website of Asahi Shimbun Publications, “Kokuho” first and second volume introduction page.
https://publications.asahi.com/ecs/detail/?item_id=23099
https://publications.asahi.com/ecs/detail/?item_id=23098}

（あらすじ）

極道と梨園。生い立ちも才能も違う若き二人の役者が、芸の道に青春を捧げていく。 芝居だけに生きてきた男たち。その命を賭してなお、見果てぬ夢を追い求めていく。



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^{朝日新聞出版公式ホームページ、「国宝」上下巻紹介ページより
https://publications.asahi.com/ecs/detail/?item_id=23099
https://publications.asahi.com/ecs/detail/?item_id=23098}