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.
First Aired
2026-04-04
Status
Returning Series
Network
tv asahi
Seasons
Season 1 Episodes
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E1. That Day
Young girl Akane Osaki falls in love with rakugo comic storytelling through watching her father perform. One day, a shocking event derails his career.
★ 7.5
E2. First Performance
Hearing that Master Shiguma is secretly meeting with a young girl, Futatsume Guriko investigates and finds him teaching Akane at a karaoke parlor.
★ 7.8
E3. Senior Apprentices
Akane joins Shiguma's school as an apprentice. The earnest Kyoji Arakawa is tasked with guiding her, but she finds herself stuck doing menial chores.
★ 7.7
E4. Beyond Joy
Akane performs at a nursing home, displaying all she has learned. Kyoji goes next, determined to show her his skill as her elder fellow apprentice.
★ 7.5
E5. Her Path Forward
Akane gets career counseling from her teacher Iwashimizu, known as the Ice Lady, who refuses to acknowledge Akane's dream of becoming a Rakugoka.
★ 7.5
E6. Terakoya
After learning that Issho will judge the annual student Rakugo championship, Akane gains Shiguma's permission to compete — but on one condition.
★ 7.0
Cast
Anna Nagase
Akane Osaki (voice)
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