With an outstanding memory, Genzo (the future Mokuami) perfectly memorized the lines of "Kanjincho"(The Subscription List) so as to act as a koken (prompter) on the stage, thus being recognized by Danjuro ICHIKAWA VII (the 7th).
抜群の記憶力で、『勧進帳』の科白を暗記して舞台の後見を努め、市川團十郎(7代目)に認められた。