Shincho Sanshi-Four Performances DVD Set (8 DVDs) + CD Set (5 CDs) [NHK Square Limited Edition] (Retail Price: 37,400 yen) The following is an excerpt from the introduction by NHK Square (publisher): The Edo flower that bloomed on stage, again. Even now, more than ten years after his death, the Showa master, Shincho Kokontei, continues to enjoy immense popularity. From his youthful days in 1964 (age 26) to his mature period, the records of his superb artistry preserved by NHK are released for the first time! A collection of thirty-four performances (11 CDs, 23 DVDs) that will satisfy Shincho fans and even beginners of Rakugo. A collection of exquisite performances that you can't afford to miss, both listening and watching.