Monday, 18 March 2024

Do You Know the Ikkokudou?

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Do You Know the Ikkokudou?


ikkokkudou_big.gifWhile reading YU-YU, I found an article about the Ikkokudou’s performance coming to San Diego. I asked my mother if she knew the Ikkokudou, and she answered with confidence, “It’s a company that sells sponge cakes.” I knew my silly mother mixed it up with Bunmeido. I said, “That’s not true. It’s a ventriloquist.” Then, my grandma added, “But, I’ve heard they’ll come in a group, George, Satoru, Carlos, Kan-chan...more than ten people.” “Don’t be ridiculous, those are the names of the puppets,” I said in my mind, but was so amazed by her silly comment that I didn’t feel like explaining it to her.

I’ve heard that Ronn Lucas, one of America’s leading ventriloquists, has praised the Ikkokudou, commenting, “I’d like to perform my shows like he does.” I look forward to meeting the Ikkokudou, a one-of-a-kind entertainer, and seeing his performance in San Diego on July 11th.

Daughter of Urashima Hanako