Onoe Kikugorō V as Otowake Neko no ke (Right), Bandō Mitsugorō IV as Aishō Michinoku (Center), Onoe Kikugorō V as Isogai Mibunosuke (Left) in the Kabuki play Tōkai Kidan Nekomata Yashiki 1870

This woodblock print by Toyohara Kunichika, a prominent artist of the late Edo period, depicts a scene from the Kabuki play *Tōkai Kidan Nekomata Yashiki*. The print features three well-known actors in their roles, including Onoe Kikugorō V as Isogai Mibunosuke (left) and Otowake Neko no ke (right), as well as Bandō Mitsugorō IV as Aishō Michinoku (center). These prints, known as *yakusha-e*, were popular forms of entertainment in the 19th century, capturing the energy and drama of Kabuki theater. The artist's use of vibrant color and bold lines convey the excitement of the play, drawing the viewer into the world of the Kabuki.