Akane-banashi
あかね噺
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Drama
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7.93MAL · 28K
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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 OsakiMain
Hikaru KoragiSupporting
Karashi NerimayaSupporting
Kaisei ArakawaSupporting
Koguma ArakawaSupporting
Shinta ArakawaSupporting
Maikeru ArakawaSupporting
Shiguma ArakawaSupporting
Machiko IwashimizuSupporting
Issho ArakawaSupporting
Kyoji ArakawaSupporting
Masaki OsakiSupportingSeasons in order
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