

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