Butoh
In 2025, butoh, lacking a permanent home, expanded into grand theaters and unlikely venues like abandoned factories and temple altars, driven by a renewed spirit of collaboration. Major companies Sankai Juku and Dairakudakan staged international performances and cross-genre works, highlighting the form's adaptability.
Imeripotiwa na AI
Choreographer Kaiji Moriyama directs K-Ballet Opto's new production 'A Dance Remembered in Tohno,' premiering on December 26 at Tatemono Brillia Hall in Tokyo. The show explores mystical creatures in the realm between life and death, blending ballet, modern dance, kabuki, and butoh in a multilayered performance. The rare fusion of ballet and butoh, often called 'antiballet' for its grotesque movements and dark themes, stands out.