However, as the Pacific War intensified, Kabuki performances became difficult owing to the authorities' regulations, such as the closure of theaters ＆ the restriction on performance programs, and casualties & property damages in the Kabuki community, such as the theaters' burning down by air raids, piled up.
だが、太平洋戦争の激化にともない劇場の閉鎖や上演演目の制限など規制が行われ歌舞伎の興行も困難になり、空襲で劇場が焼失するなど物的人的被害も多かった。