← Akane-banashi

Season 1

12 episodes · 2026

Akane Osaki, 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.

  1. 1

    That Day

    Apr 4, 202625 min★ 8.4

    Young girl Akane Osaki falls in love with rakugo comic storytelling through watching her father perform. One day, a shocking event derails his career.

  2. 2

    First Performance

    Apr 11, 202625 min★ 7.9

    Hearing that Master Shiguma is secretly meeting with a young girl, Futatsume Guriko investigates and finds him teaching Akane at a karaoke parlor.

  3. 3

    Senior Apprentices

    Apr 19, 202625 min★ 7.7

    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.

  4. 4

    Beyond Joy

    Apr 25, 202625 min★ 7.8

    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.

  5. 5

    Her Path Forward

    May 2, 202625 min★ 8.0

    Akane gets career counseling from her teacher Iwashimizu, known as the Ice Lady, who refuses to acknowledge Akane's dream of becoming a Rakugoka.

  6. 6

    Terakoya

    May 9, 202625 min★ 7.8

    After learning that Issho will judge the annual student Rakugo championship, Akane gains Shiguma's permission to compete — but on one condition.

  7. 7

    Karaku Cup

    May 16, 202625 min★ 8.2

    At the Karaku Cup preliminaries, all eyes are on defending champion Karashi and rising voice actor Hikaru Koragi, but Kaisei picks Akane to win.

  8. 8

    What They Want

    May 23, 202625 min★ 7.7

    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.

  9. 9

    Performer

    May 30, 202625 min★ 7.8

    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.

  10. 10

    Jugemu

    Jun 6, 202625 min★ 9.1

    Akane's performance of "Jugemu" takes a subdued approach, providing a pleasant respite for the spectators caught up in the excitement of the contest.

  11. 11

    Answer

    Jun 13, 202625 min★ 8.2

    Following Akane's bold question, the shrewd Issho makes the reporters leave the room, then reveals the truth about the expulsion incident.

  12. 12

    Graduation

    Jun 20, 202625 min★ 8.5

    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.