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Akane-banashi

あかね噺

TV · 2026 · 12 episodes · finished

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Synopsis

"With only your voice and body—master the art."

Akane Ousaki, 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.

A passionate and authentic rakugo drama begins now!

Characters

Akane OsakiAkane OsakiMain
Hikaru KoragiHikaru KoragiSupporting
Karashi NerimayaKarashi NerimayaSupporting
Kaisei ArakawaKaisei ArakawaSupporting
Koguma ArakawaKoguma ArakawaSupporting
Shinta ArakawaShinta ArakawaSupporting
Maikeru ArakawaMaikeru ArakawaSupporting
Shiguma ArakawaShiguma ArakawaSupporting
Machiko IwashimizuMachiko IwashimizuSupporting
Issho ArakawaIssho ArakawaSupporting
Kyoji ArakawaKyoji ArakawaSupporting
Masaki OsakiMasaki OsakiSupporting

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RakugoFemale ProtagonistShounenActingComing of AgeRevengeUrbanWork