Akane-banashi
あかね噺
"With only your voice and body—master the art." Akane Ousaki, 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. A passionate and authentic rakugo drama begins now! (Source: tv asahi, edited)
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in 1 d
Episode 1
Release schedule
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| Ep. | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | 4 April 2026 | in 1 d |
Characters
Akane Ousaki
Maikeru Arakawa
Karashi Nerimaya
Koguma Arakawa
Hikaru Koragi
Guriko Arakawa
Shinta Arakawa
Kaisei Arakawa
Ikken Arakawa
Shiguma Arakawa
Isshou Arakawa
Zensho Arakawa
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