 He pioneered the "wagoto" style in the plays of Chikamatsu Monzaemon.It a soft, emotional, and naturalistic style of theatre, which would stand in sharp contrast to the bombastic, bold "aragoto" style created by his contemporary in Edo, Ichikawa Danjūrō I.The aesthetics and philosophy of "wagoto" would continue to shape and define Kamigata kabuki from then on, and actors from the two regions would more often than not experience great difficulties in adapting to the styles of the opposite region, and appealing to their audiences.