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Akane-banashi

Season 1

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Episodes

  1. S1 · E1 · 4 Apr 2026 · 25 min

    That Day

    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. S1 · E2 · 11 Apr 2026 · 25 min

    First Performance

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

  3. S1 · E3 · 19 Apr 2026 · 25 min

    Senior Apprentices

    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. S1 · E4 · 25 Apr 2026 · 25 min

    Beyond Joy

    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. S1 · E5 · 2 May 2026 · 25 min

    Her Path Forward

    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. S1 · E6 · 9 May 2026 · 25 min

    Terakoya

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

  7. S1 · E7 · 16 May 2026 · 25 min

    Karaku Cup

    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. S1 · E8 · 23 May 2026 · 25 min

    What They Want

    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. S1 · E9 · 30 May 2026 · 25 min

    Performer

    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. S1 · E10 · 6 Jun 2026 · 25 min

    Jugemu

    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. S1 · E11 · 13 Jun 2026 · 25 min

    Answer

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

  12. S1 · E12 · 20 Jun 2026 · 25 min

    Graduation

    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.

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