In September 1972, he succeeded to the name, Tomijuro NAKAMURA V, performing as Higuchi in "Sakaro" and "Musume Dojoji" (The Maiden at Dojo-ji temple) at Kabukiza theater.
1972年（昭和47年）9月、歌舞伎座『逆櫓』の樋口と『娘道成寺』で五代目中村富十郎を襲名。