An independent artist, whose father and grandfather were both painters. The latter is Nakazawa Hiromitsu (1874-1964)

Prints were produced based on scenes from rehearsals and first days of performances held at Kabukiza Theatre.
The production was finished in 10-15 days and prints went on sale during the second half of performances lasting 25 days.
The audience purchased the prints on-site.

11,332 prints of 200 works including portraits were produced in 22 years.
The prints were first purchased by a collector Oliver Statler in the early 1980s, followed by an art dealer Robert Sawers and the British Museum.
Other owners of over 100 works:
-Shochiku Otani Library *complete collection of actor prints
-Hiraki Ukiyo-e Foundation *complete collection of actor prints
-Waseda University Theatre Museum

Sukeroku, Shibaraku and Chushingura

Cat, Dog, Insect, Kumadori and Dragon

Hokusai, Kuniyoshi, Hiroshige, Kunisada and Yoshitoshi