Searxng/Kokuho movie movie Movie Discover the Oscar-nominated artistry behind Kokuho, where traditional kabuki makeup meets cinema in this groundbreaking Japanese period drama. April 2, 2026 AceShowbiz - Kokuho has emerged as a groundbreaking Japanese period drama that brings the 400-year-old aesthetics of kabuki theater vividly to the big screen. Central to this achievement is the film's hair and makeup team, whose dedication to authentic kabuki styling earned them a surprise nomination for the Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling.