Animation • Series
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.
Season 1 Episodes
E1
That Day
Akane Osaki, a fifth-grade student, is captivated by the magical Rakugo performance of her father, Shinta Arakawa. Deter…
E2
First Performance
Guriko Arakawa, a fledgling Futatsume (the second-highest rank Rakugo performer), begins investigating a rumor that his …
E3
Senior Apprentices
After performing for the first time and being motivated by Kaisei Arakawa's Rakugo performance, Akane is officially acce…
E4
Beyond Joy
During her training at the Izakaya “Umi”, Akane learns the art of “attentiveness”. Kyoji takes her to his next job at a …
E5
Her Path Forward
E6
Episode 6
E7
Episode 7
E8
Episode 8
E9
Episode 9
E10
Episode 10
E11
Episode 11
E12
Episode 12
Cast
Anna Nagase
Akane Osaki (voice)
Takuya Eguchi
Karashi Nerimaya (voice)
Rie Takahashi
Hikaru Koragi (voice)
Jun Fukuyama
Shinta Arakawa (Toru Osaki) (voice)
Nobunaga Shimazaki
Maikeru Arakawa (voice)
Chiaki Kobayashi
Koguma Arakawa (voice)
Yohei Azakami
Kyoji Arakawa (voice)
Seiichiro Yamashita
Guriko Arakawa (voice)
