Akane-banashi

Overview

"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)

1

On That Day

あの日

2026-04-04

2

First Performance

初高座

2026-04-11

3

Senior Apprentices

兄弟子

2026-04-19

4

Beyond Joy

喜びの先

2026-04-25

5

Her Path Forward

進む道

2026-05-02

6

Terakoya

寺子屋

2026-05-09

7

Karaku Cup

可楽杯

2026-05-16

8

What They Want

ニーズ

2026-05-23

9

Performer

表現者

2026-05-30

10

Jugemu

寿限無

2026-06-06

11

Answer

答え

2026-06-13

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Characters & Voice Actors

Akane Ousaki

MAIN

VA: Anna Nagase

Maikeru Arakawa

SUPPORTING

VA: Nobunaga Shimazaki

Kimihisa Kashio

SUPPORTING

VA: Ryouta Iwasaki

Maru

SUPPORTING

VA: Yuu Wakabayashi

Karashi Nerimaya

SUPPORTING

VA: Takuya Eguchi

Koguma Arakawa

SUPPORTING

VA: Chiaki Kobayashi