Born in Sumida Ward Tokyo. The current head of the family is the sixth generation. In 1968, he became a Kingentei Basho Ⅹ, and his performance, which embodies the essence of Edo, has earned him the reputation of being "a storyteller that other storytellers aspire to be." He was designated a Living National Treasure in 2023. With his impressive descriptive skills, he handles a wide range of stories, from humorous tales and full-length human interest stories to new works, and is also dedicated to unearthing classics such as the works of Encho. He is also highly regarded as a master teacher who nurtures the next generation of storytellers.

Born in Maebashi City Gunma Prefecture. The current head of the family is the third generation. He became an apprentice to Kanda Sanyo Ⅱ in 1970. In 2019, he was designated a Living National Treasure. His profound and dignified narrative style and outstanding expressiveness, which allows him to meticulously portray the emotions of the characters, are appealing. His style preserves the classics while retaining a freshness that is relevant to the modern day. His wide-ranging activities, including proactively training the next generation of storytellers and cooperating in the Kabuki adaptations of the storytellers "Arakawa Judayu," "Tawaraboshi Genba," and "Muhitsu no Shusse," have led to the current popularity of storytelling.

Born in Himeji City Hyogo Prefecture. He became an apprentice to his father, the first generation, in 1971, and is currently the second generation. In 2024, he was designated a Living National Treasure the first in the world of rōkyoku (narrative singing). He is highly regarded for his beautiful, lustrous voice, exceptional vocal technique, and graceful movements honed through his training in Japanese dance. While cherishing classical traditions, his performances are captivating, incorporating humor and witty storytelling that resonates with modern audiences. He is also actively involved in training young talent and is dedicated to the revival of rōkyoku.

Born Tokyo. In 1984, she became a Takemoto Komanosuke and studied Tsugaju under Nozawa Kinshi IV. In 1986, she took on the childhood name of Komanosuke's stepmother, Tsuruzawa Mitsuo, and made her stage debut at Honmokutei. In 2022, she received the ENEOS Music Award (Japanese Music Category) and was recognized as a Living National Treasure. With skillful technique backed by solid skill, she pursues the expression of the thick-necked shamisen. She is also committed to training the next generation of performers and contributing to the development of Gidayū-Bushi performed by women.