In contrast to Yamato Sarugaku (Sarugaku from Yamato Province) that mainly focused in the mimicry, he often expressed the artistic style of Omi Sarugaku that focused greatly on popular utamai (a performance of singing and dancing) and gathered great popularity.
物まねを主体とする大和猿楽に対し、風流歌舞を旨とする近江猿楽の芸風をよく体現し、ひろく人気を集めたとされる。