In 1946, Motonobu KANZE's grandfather Motonori KANZE (15th generation performer of the large Japanese hand drum in musical ensembles accompanying Noh performances) died and subsequently, Motonobu succeeded his grandfather as head of the family.
1946年　祖父の囃子方大鼓方十五世宗家観世元規が死去し、宗家を継承。