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Akane-banashi
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.
- Cast:
- Anna Nagase
- Language:
- Japanese
- Country:
- Japan
- Network:
- tv asahi, Nagoya TV, KBC, ABC TV, NCC, OAB, ABA, Niigata Television Network 21, khb, KFB, HOME, KSB, Kagoshima Broadcasting, Iwate Asahi TV, Akita Asahi Broadcasting, Yamagata Television System, Shizuoka Asahi TV, Asahi Broadcasting Nagano, Hokuriku Asahi Broadcasting, Ehime Asahi TV, Yamaguchi Asahi Broadcasting, Kumamoto Asahi Broadcasting, Ryu-Q Asahi Broadcasting
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 1
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 7.5That Day
2026-04-04 · 25mYoung girl Akane Osaki falls in love with rakugo comic storytelling through watching her father perform. One day, a shocking event derails his career.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 7.8First Performance
2026-04-11 · 25mHearing that Master Shiguma is secretly meeting with a young girl, Futatsume Guriko investigates and finds him teaching Akane at a karaoke parlor.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 7.7Senior Apprentices
2026-04-19 · 25mAkane joins Shiguma's school as an apprentice. The earnest Kyoji Arakawa is tasked with guiding her, but she finds herself stuck doing menial chores.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 7.5Beyond Joy
2026-04-25 · 25mAkane performs at a nursing home, displaying all she has learned. Kyoji goes next, determined to show her his skill as her elder fellow apprentice.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 7.5Her Path Forward
2026-05-02 · 25mAkane gets career counseling from her teacher Iwashimizu, known as the Ice Lady, who refuses to acknowledge Akane's dream of becoming a Rakugoka.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 7.0Terakoya
2026-05-09 · 25mAfter learning that Issho will judge the annual student Rakugo championship, Akane gains Shiguma's permission to compete — but on one condition.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 7.8Karaku Cup
2026-05-16 · 25mAt the Karaku Cup preliminaries, all eyes are on defending champion Karashi and rising voice actor Hikaru Koragi, but Kaisei picks Akane to win.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 6.3What They Want
2026-05-23 · 25mAs 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.
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E09
Episode 9
★ 7.5Performer
2026-05-30 · 25mAt 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.
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E10
Episode 10
★ 8.0Jugemu
2026-06-06 · 25mAkane's performance of "Jugemu" takes a subdued approach, providing a pleasant respite for the spectators caught up in the excitement of the contest.
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E11
Episode 11
★ 8.0Answer
2026-06-13 · 25mFollowing Akane's bold question, the shrewd Issho makes the reporters leave the room, then reveals the truth about the expulsion incident.
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E12
Episode 12
★ 8.0Graduation
2026-06-20 · 25mAkane'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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Anna Nagase
Akane Osaki (voice)
