Together with Edo Kabuki, Kansai Kabuki is one of the two main schools of Kabuki, and in contrast to Edo Kabuki, which created valiant performances called aragoto (Kabuki play featuring exaggerated posture, makeup and costume), formed gentle and tender performances called wagoto (the production style of a love scene).
江戸歌舞伎とともに歌舞伎の両輪をなし、江戸歌舞伎が荒事と言う勇壮な芸を作り出したのに対し、和事とよばれる柔らか味のある芸を形成している。