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Akane-banashi

2026★ 7.82 seasons

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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Cast

Featured cast
Anna NagaseAkane Osaki (voice)

Episodes

1That DayYoung girl Akane Osaki falls in love with rakugo comic storytelling through watching her father perform. One day, a shocking event derails his career.25 min2First PerformanceHearing that Master Shiguma is secretly meeting with a young girl, Futatsume Guriko investigates and finds him teaching Akane at a karaoke parlor.25 min3Senior ApprenticesAkane joins Shiguma's school as an apprentice. The earnest Kyoji Arakawa is tasked with guiding her, but she finds herself stuck doing menial chores.25 min4Beyond JoyAkane performs at a nursing home, displaying all she has learned. Kyoji goes next, determined to show her his skill as her elder fellow apprentice.25 min5Her Path ForwardAkane gets career counseling from her teacher Iwashimizu, known as the Ice Lady, who refuses to acknowledge Akane's dream of becoming a Rakugoka.25 min6TerakoyaAfter learning that Issho will judge the annual student Rakugo championship, Akane gains Shiguma's permission to compete — but on one condition.25 min7Karaku CupAt the Karaku Cup preliminaries, all eyes are on defending champion Karashi and rising voice actor Hikaru Koragi, but Kaisei picks Akane to win.25 min8What They WantAs 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.25 min9PerformerAt 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.25 min10JugemuAkane's performance of "Jugemu" takes a subdued approach, providing a pleasant respite for the spectators caught up in the excitement of the contest.25 min11AnswerFollowing Akane's bold question, the shrewd Issho makes the reporters leave the room, then reveals the truth about the expulsion incident.25 min12GraduationAkane'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.25 min

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