His first noh stage performance was in 'Mochizuki' in 1870 and played kokata (child's role), but he injured his foot when he was 19 years old, and his leg movements were never smooth after that.
1870年、「望月」の子方で初舞台を踏むが、19歳のときに足を負傷し、ハコビになめらかさを欠くようになった。