Akane-banashi
“And so, here begins a story.”
2026 · 2 seasons · 12 episodes · Animation, Drama
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.
Seasons
2 seasons · 12 episodes- 1
That Day
4 Apr 2026 25m
Young 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
11 Apr 2026 25m
Hearing 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
19 Apr 2026 25m
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.
- 4
Beyond Joy
25 Apr 2026 25m
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.
- 5
Her Path Forward
2 May 2026 25m
Akane gets career counseling from her teacher Iwashimizu, known as the Ice Lady, who refuses to acknowledge Akane's dream of becoming a Rakugoka.
- 6
Terakoya
9 May 2026 25m
After learning that Issho will judge the annual student Rakugo championship, Akane gains Shiguma's permission to compete — but on one condition.
- 7
Karaku Cup
16 May 2026 25m
At the Karaku Cup preliminaries, all eyes are on defending champion Karashi and rising voice actor Hikaru Koragi, but Kaisei picks Akane to win.
- 8
What They Want
23 May 2026 25m
As the Karaku Cup finals begin, Karashi wins over the crowd with his bold adapted Rakugo, but head judge Issho's verdict remains to be seen.
- 9
Performer
30 May 2026 25m
At the Karaku Cup finals, Hikaru Koragi performs a sentimental story to prove she is more than just a pretty face. Next, Akane takes the stage.
- 10
Jugemu
6 Jun 2026 25m
Akane's performance of "Jugemu" takes a subdued approach, providing a pleasant respite for the spectators caught up in the excitement of the contest.
- 11
Answer
13 Jun 2026 25m
Following Akane's bold question, the shrewd Issho makes the reporters leave the room, then reveals the truth about the expulsion incident.
- 12
Graduation
20 Jun 2026 25m
Akane's Karaku Cup win draws attention at school. As graduation nears, her friends chase their own dreams, and Shiguma ponders a stage name for her.
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