Akane-banashi
“And so, here begins a story.”
As a child, Akane witnesses a shocking event during her father's career-defining show. Now in high school, she vows to reach the art's highest rank.
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Seasons
Akane Osaki, captivated since childhood by the magical performances of her father, Shinta Arakawa, witnesses a shocking incident during his decisive performance for promotion to shin'uchi (master rank). Six years later, now a high school student, she sets her sights on becoming a shin'uchi herself—pushing forward in the highly competitive world of rakugo.
1.That Day
7.704-04-202625mYoung girl Akane Osaki falls in love with rakugo comic storytelling through watching her father perform. One day, a shocking event derails his career.
2.First Performance
8.011-04-202625mHearing that Master Shiguma is secretly meeting with a young girl, Futatsume Guriko investigates and finds him teaching Akane at a karaoke parlor.
3.Senior Apprentices
7.519-04-202625mAfter performing for the first time and being motivated by Kaisei Arakawa's Rakugo performance, Akane is officially accepted as Shiguma's apprentice. He introduces her to her uniqu...
4.Beyond Joy
8.025-04-202625mDuring her training at the Izakaya “Umi”, Akane learns the art of “attentiveness”. Kyoji takes her to his next job at a retirement home, where Rakugo is the recreational event of t...
5.Her Path Forward
10.002-05-202625mNow that midterms are over, senior high schooler Akane, can finally breathe a sigh of relief—but only for a fleeting moment. She is soon called in for a career counseling session w...
6.Terakoya
8.009-05-202625mThe Karaku Cup is a Rakugo contest for students. When Akane learns that Issho Arakawa will be presiding as its chief judge, she asks Shiguma for permission to enter. He gives her o...
7.Karaku Cup
16-05-202625mIt's the day of the Karaku Cup preliminary round. This year, all eyes are on the defending two-time champion, Karashi Nerimaya, and a rising young voice actress, Hikaru Koragi. But...
- Ep 8
8.What They Want
23-05-2026 - Ep 9
9.Episode 9
30-05-2026 - Ep 10
10.Episode 10
06-06-2026 - Ep 11
11.Episode 11
13-06-2026 - Ep 12
12.Episode 12
20-06-2026
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