Akane-banashi
12
12
12 eps
TV
24 min. per ep.
Apr 2026
Synopsis
From a young age, Akane Ousaki has always loved to watch her father, Tooru, practice and perform rakugo, a form of traditional Japanese comedic storytelling. Rakugo performers are split into three ranks, with the highest, shinuchi, only granted to the very best performers after they pass a difficult promotion test. When Tooru takes the exam, Akane experiences her father putting on a stellar performance in front of a big crowd and judges, but the strict main judge, Isshou Arakawa, still fails him, forcing him to quit rakugo.
Ever since, Akane has been diligently practicing rakugo herself. Now a senior in high school, she coincidentally lands a spot to perform in front of a crowd with the help of Shiguma Arakawa, Tooru's former teacher. Her splendid performance surprises everyone and is just the beginning: Shiguma appoints her as his new apprentice, and with his help, Akane sets out to become a shinuchi in her father's place.
Japanese:
Akane-banashi
Native:
あかね噺
Released:
Apr 4, 2026 to Jun 20, 2026
Premiered:
Spring 2026
Year:
2026
Duration:
24 min. per ep.
Status:
Finished Airing
Episodes:
12
Rating:
7.9/10
Format:
TV
Studios:
Zexcs
