Akane-banashi

Episodes

Season 1, 12 episodes

Episode 1: That Day
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- 25m
- Apr 4, 2026
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
- 25m
- Apr 11, 2026
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
- 25m
- Apr 19, 2026
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
- 25m
- Apr 25, 2026
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
- 25m
- May 2, 2026
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
- 25m
- May 9, 2026
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
- 25m
- May 16, 2026
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
- 25m
- May 23, 2026
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
- 25m
- May 30, 2026
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
- 25m
- Jun 6, 2026
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
- 25m
- Jun 13, 2026
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
- 25m
- Jun 20, 2026
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.