Shihei was a ruler that schemed for the absolute rule, and had a kabuki role of being the evil kuge (noble) and appeared with the unique appearance of kugeare (wild kuge (noble) Kabuki make-up style).
時平は天下をねらう権力者で歌舞伎では公家悪という役柄となり公家荒れという怪異な風貌で登場する。