Kyogen is a world-famous Japanese comedic stage art, and actor Mansai Nomura embodies that tradition. Many kyogen pieces skewer the powerful from the perspective of the common man and paint amusing portraits of human desire and vanity. Born into the venerable Nomura kyogen family, Mansai began acting career at age 3. His life was "fated", and even now his artistic path appears endless. People are bound by their past. Mansai will continue to use the skills he acquired in his childhood training. His strong resolve and pride are evident as he continues to explore the life of a kyogen actor.