Iāve tried to understand this popular genre of Japanese culture but with little success, finding them a little ādaftā and gaudy compared to the austere elegance of Noh drama. However, I found a great book called āKabuki Greatsā which is a synopsis of several famous plays explaining the story and itās key highlights that are important in really understanding the tales and their cultural significance. Itās a fascinating, detail-rich read if you fancy a bit of culture.