Kikugorō played the lead role of Oiwa, wife of Iemon, in the 1825 premiere of the now-famous ghost play Tōkaidō Yotsuya Kaidan; the role was written specifically for him by his playwright friend.
Kikugorō played the central character of Oiwa, spouse of Iemon, in the 1825 opening of the now-celebrated spirit drama Tōkaidō Yotsuya Kaidan; this role was created especially for him by his playwright companion.