Matsumoto Kōshirō

Lineage

• Matsumoto Kōshirō I – Previously Matsumoto Koshirō, forced in 1716 to change his name when the shōguns son was named Koshirō; thus, he became the first actor to be called Kōshirō, and would pass this name on.
• Matsumoto Kōshirō II – Adopted son of Kōshirō I. Later known as Ichikawa Danjūrō IV and Ichikawa Ebizō III.
• Matsumoto Kōshirō III – Son of Kōshirō II. Later known as Ichikawa Danjūrō V, Ichikawa Ebizō, and Ichikawa Hakuen. One of the most famous of all kabuki actors.
• Matsumoto Kōshirō IV – Disciple of Danjūrō IV and Kōshirō III. Previously known as Ichikawa Somegorō I, and later known as Omegawa Kyōjūrō.
• Matsumoto Kōshirō V – Son of Kōshirō IV. Famous for his skill at villain roles.
• Matsumoto Kōshirō VI – Son of Kōshirō V. Later known as Matsumoto Kinshō I.
• Ichikawa Ebizō V – Arguably the most popular actor of the 19th century. Held the name Kōshirō in 1855, but is not counted in the lineage.
• Matsumoto Kōshirō VII – Disciple of Danjūrō IX. One of the most famous tachiyaku of the first half of the 20th century.
• Matsumoto Kōshirō VIII – Second son of Kōshirō VII. Later known as Hakuō I. Arguably the leading tachiyaku of the post-war era.
• Matsumoto Kōshirō IX – Son of Kōshirō VIII. Performs in Western-style theater and film as well. Later known as Hakuō II.
• Matsumoto Kōshirō X – Son of Kōshirō IX. Current holder of the name.