Yoisho yoisho
Noriko Matsui
As the audience calls out, “Heave-ho, heave ho!” (yoisho, yoisho) items that an octopus and horse are pulling along with cords become visible. As everyone continues to “pull,” together with a dwarf and an elephant, look there! Something special appears. The final sheet has eight different text options on the back, so the ending can be tailored to introduce an activity or connect with a story. This is one of the few kamishibai destined to be performed without the stage.