Kensuke Yokouchi

Kensuke Yokouchi

Born 1961, director, playwright, representative of Theater company “Tobiraza”
Began working in theater at Atsugi High School in Kanagawa Pref. and received Excellence Award in a drama contest for his debut performance in Sanshouo Dazo!. Formed the company “Zennin Kaigi” in 1982 while a student at Waseda University and proceeded to present productions of plays characterized by strong narrative and unique characters. Changed the company name to “Tobiraza” with the specific aim of committing to the company system. Pursued career as a commercial playwright creating plays in a style described as “easy to watch, fun and easy to understand” and supplied works to groups like the Super Kabuki theater of Ennosuke Ichikawa and other commercial theaters. Also active as a television personality and instructor of theater workshops. Winner of the Kishida Kunio Drama Award for The King of La Mancha’s New Clothes. Became the youngest ever winner of the Otani Takejiro Award for the Super Kabuki play Shin Sangokushi.