That is to say, `traditions` can be considered to be: aragoto (kabuki plays featuring exaggerated poses, makeup, and costumes) showcased in the acting of Danjuro ICHIKAWA, sewamono (dramas dealing with the lives of ordinary people) acted by Kikugoro ONOE, dance elements of kabuki performed by Mitsuzaburo BANDO, ninjomono (human-interest stories), and ghost stories as told by Encho SANYUTEI.
つまり市川団十郎における荒事、尾上菊五郎における世話物、坂東三津五郎における踊り、三遊亭圓朝における人情話、怪談などがこれである。