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Akane-banashi

2026 - 2 seasons 13 eps TV-PG

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Season 1

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25 min

S1 · E1 · Apr 4, 2026

That Day Episode 1

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

8.0 · You

25 min

S1 · E2 · Apr 11, 2026

First Performance Episode 2

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

7.8 · You

25 min

S1 · E3 · Apr 19, 2026

Senior Apprentices Episode 3

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.

7.6 · You

25 min

S1 · E4 · Apr 25, 2026

Beyond Joy Episode 4

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.

7.7 · You

25 min

S1 · E5 · May 2, 2026

Her Path Forward Episode 5

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

7.8 · You

25 min

S1 · E6 · May 9, 2026

Terakoya Episode 6

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

7.6 · You

25 min

S1 · E7 · May 16, 2026

Karaku Cup Episode 7

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

7.9 · You

25 min

S1 · E8 · May 23, 2026

What They Want Episode 8

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.

7.4 · You

25 min

S1 · E9 · May 30, 2026

Performer Episode 9

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.

7.7 · You

25 min

S1 · E10 · Jun 6, 2026

Jugemu Episode 10

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

8.5 · You

25 min

S1 · E11 · Jun 13, 2026

Answer Episode 11

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

7.7 · You

25 min

S1 · E12 · Jun 20, 2026

Graduation Episode 12

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.

8.0 · You

12 episodes in Season 1

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