noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
announcement of succession to a stage name
Used in traditional performing arts such as kabuki, noh, and rakugo when a performer formally announces taking on a predecessor's name. Often involves a public ceremony or performance.
来月、歌舞伎座で襲名披露が行われる。
Next month, the announcement of succession to the stage name will be held at the Kabukiza theater.
彼は襲名披露の口上で、先代への感謝を述べた。
In his succession announcement speech, he expressed gratitude to his predecessor.