Kudo is generally played by the leader of the troupe or someone of the equal status, and although the role does not require much movement, it is required that the actor has a presence which overpowers that of other actors.
工藤は座頭級の役者が受け持ち、動きこそ少ないが、他の役者を圧倒するだけの貫禄を持つことが求められる。