Akane-banashi
Season 1
202612 episodes
Akane Osaki, 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.
Episode 1
That Day
Apr 4, 202625m
TMDB rating 7.5TMDB
Young girl Akane Osaki falls in love with rakugo comic storytelling through watching her father perform. One day, a shocking event derails his career.
Episode 2
First Performance
Apr 11, 202625m
TMDB rating 7.8TMDB
Hearing that Master Shiguma is secretly meeting with a young girl, Futatsume Guriko investigates and finds him teaching Akane at a karaoke parlor.
Episode 3
Senior Apprentices
Apr 19, 202625m
TMDB rating 7.7TMDB
Akane joins Shiguma's school as an apprentice. The earnest Kyoji Arakawa is tasked with guiding her, but she finds herself stuck doing menial chores.
Episode 4
Beyond Joy
Apr 25, 202625m
TMDB rating 7.5TMDB
Akane performs at a nursing home, displaying all she has learned. Kyoji goes next, determined to show her his skill as her elder fellow apprentice.
Episode 5
Her Path Forward
May 2, 202625m
TMDB rating 7.5TMDB
Akane gets career counseling from her teacher Iwashimizu, known as the Ice Lady, who refuses to acknowledge Akane's dream of becoming a Rakugoka.
Episode 6
Terakoya
May 9, 202625m
TMDB rating 7.0TMDB
After learning that Issho will judge the annual student Rakugo championship, Akane gains Shiguma's permission to compete — but on one condition.
Episode 7
Karaku Cup
May 16, 202625m
TMDB rating 7.8TMDB
At the Karaku Cup preliminaries, all eyes are on defending champion Karashi and rising voice actor Hikaru Koragi, but Kaisei picks Akane to win.
Episode 8
What They Want
May 23, 202625m
TMDB rating 6.3TMDB
As 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.
Episode 9
Performer
May 30, 202625m
TMDB rating 7.5TMDB
At 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.
Episode 10
Jugemu
Jun 6, 202625m
TMDB rating 8.0TMDB
Akane's performance of "Jugemu" takes a subdued approach, providing a pleasant respite for the spectators caught up in the excitement of the contest.
Episode 11
Answer
Jun 13, 202625m
TMDB rating 8.0TMDB
Following Akane's bold question, the shrewd Issho makes the reporters leave the room, then reveals the truth about the expulsion incident.
Episode 12
Graduation
Jun 20, 202625m
TMDB rating 8.0TMDB
Akane'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.