葛城山
Mount Katsuragi
A mysterious woman named Kochō appears on Mount Katsuragi and encounters the warrior Minamoto no Raikō. Her beautiful human appearance hides a terrifying true identity, leading to a dramatic transformation and battle.
The Story
Minamoto no Raikō and his warriors travel through Mount Katsuragi when they encounter a beautiful woman named Kochō. She appears to be an ordinary woman, but she secretly holds a deep grudge against Raikō. As the story progresses, her true identity is revealed. Kochō is actually a monstrous spider that has taken human form. She transforms into her terrifying true form and attacks Raikō and his warriors, leading to a dramatic supernatural battle.
Characters
Minamoto no Raikō — A legendary warrior who encounters Kochō on Mount Katsuragi and eventually confronts her true identity.
Kochō — A mysterious woman who appears beautiful and harmless but is actually a monstrous spider seeking revenge against Raikō.
Raikō's Warriors — The warriors who accompany Raikō and help him fight Kochō after her true form is revealed.
The Spider — Kochō's terrifying true form, revealed during the transformation.
What to Watch For
Watch Kochō carefully. At first, she appears to be an ordinary and beautiful woman, but this appearance hides her true identity. The most dramatic moment comes when she reveals herself as a giant spider and transforms into her monstrous form. The contrast between her human appearance and terrifying true form is one of the most visually striking elements of the performance.
Photo Gallery
Photographs from Hiroshima Kagura performances
