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Akane-banashi

TV · 2026 · Drama · 12 episodes

"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! (Source: TV Asahi, edited)

Format
TV
Episodes
12
Episode Duration
25 min
Status
Finished
Aired
2026-4-4 to 2026-6-20
Season
Spring 2026
Studio
ZEXCS
Source
Manga
Genres
Drama
English Title
Akane-banashi
Native Title
あかね噺