Some of the most renowned pieces in the standard repertoire include:
: A popular hero story about Watōnai’s journey to restore the Ming Dynasty. Bunraku
: A tragic masterpiece by Chikamatsu Monzaemon, based on a real-life event involving a soy sauce merchant and a courtesan. Some of the most renowned pieces in the
While the tradition is centuries old, new "pieces" are occasionally created to reach modern audiences. A notable recent example is a collaboration between the popular manga ONE PIECE and Seiwa Bunraku. Performance Components Bunraku