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Akane-banashi

  • FINISHED
  • TV
  • 79
  • 2026
  • 12 EP

"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!

  1. Akane-banashi episode 1 01

    That Day

  2. Akane-banashi episode 2 02

    First Performance

  3. Akane-banashi episode 3 03

    Senior Apprentices

  4. Akane-banashi episode 4 04

    Beyond Joy

  5. Akane-banashi episode 5 05

    Her Path Forward

  6. Akane-banashi episode 6 06

    Terakoya

  7. Akane-banashi episode 7 07

    Karaku Cup

  8. Akane-banashi episode 8 08

    What They Want

  9. Akane-banashi episode 9 09

    Performer

  10. Akane-banashi episode 10 10

    Jugemu

  11. Akane-banashi episode 11 11

    Answer

  12. 12

    Graduation

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  1. OP1

    Hitotarashi

    Keisuke Kuwata

    EP 1-12
  2. ED1

    AKANE On My Mind ~Manjuu Kowai

    Keisuke Kuwata

    EP 2-12

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