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Kabuki is one of several varieties of traditional Japanese theatre, dating from the Edo period. Like other Japanese theatrical styles, it uses music and musical sounds to help tell the story. Not surprisingly, a number of these sounds have found their way into [[Anime]].
The most common '''Kabuki sounds''' to be heard in anime are:
* ''Tsuzumi''. A drumlike instrument that makes a "pon!" sound. In anime it is frequently employed to punctuate a joke or humorous moment, often in combination with a man's voice making an "Ooowoooh!" sound (also from Kabuki). A very traditional instrument, its sound is considered emblematic of traditional Japanese culture as a whole. Although they sound alike, do not mistake the "pon!" of a ''tsuzumi'' for the noise of [[The Thing That Goes Doink]].
* ''Okawa''. A drum that sounds a lot like a woodblock when struck. In anime one hears either one strike or two quick strikes.
To learn more about Kabuki, check out [http://park.org/Japan/Kabuki/sound.html this page] or [https://web.archive.org/web/20141121045505/http://www2.ntj.jac.go.jp/unesco/kabuki/en/4/4_05.html this page].
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== Anime and Manga ==
* ''[[Tenchi Muyo!]]'' punctuates many of its jokes with Kabuki sounds, and the ''tsuzumi'' and ''okawa'' are heard in the [[Eyecatch]].
* ''[[Gasaraki]]'' uses Kabuki (and Noh) elements in its [[Anime Theme Song|theme song]] and throughout the series proper.
* ''[[Saber Marionette J]] To X'' emphasizes some of its funnier moments with Kabuki sounds, particularly series of rapid ''tsuzumi'' strikes.
* The 2006 [[OVA]] [[
* The anime ''[[Naruto]]'' makes use of Kabuki sounds in background themes. Often taken up a notch with Jiraiya, who not only dresses like someone right out of Kabuki theatre, but also has a habit of announcing himself using common mannerisms. He also moves like a Kabuki actor, most notably the hopping step and slow hand wave.
* Used in the beginning and the end of the 2nd ''Vampire Princess Miyu'' OAV.
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