Araboshi-za

Araboshi-za (, lit. "Winter Star Troupe") is a traveling theater company featured in Yakuza: Like a Dragon. It stages plays in the taishu engeki genre, which are frequently described as "light theater."
== History ==
Araboshi-za was founded and lead by Toshio Arakawa. Its top-billing actors were Toshio's son, Masumi Arakawa (under the stage name Taro Arayoshi) and Tora (under the stage name Toranosuke Tachibana), with Toshio being featured in a minor capacity. Although the troupe rarely remained in one place for long periods of time, it was popular and drew significant audiences considering the size of their productions. Masumi's performances in female roles as an onnagata, advertised as "wondrous," were a particular draw. 
Although the troupe appeared to show camaraderie on stage, it was fraught with interpersonal issues behind the scenes due to Tora's affair with Toshio's wife, Yoko Arakawa, as well as Yoko's abusive and controlling nature. The troupe staged its final performance, the Yokohama showing of "a revenge drama soaked in blood and tears," in 1971. The show had been the last of the season, with the troupe planning to move on to Osaka the following day; however, Toshio was found murdered that night. Without a leader, the troupe dissolved and went their separate ways, with Masumi and some of his fellow actors eventually ending up in Kamurocho and joining the yakuza.
== Membership ==
=== Leadership ===
* Leader (Unknown-1971) - Toshio Arakawa
=== Notable Members ===
* Actor (Unknown-1971) - Masumi Arakawa
* Actor (Unknown-1971) - Tora
Category:Araboshi-za