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Akane-banashi

Name: Akane-banashi
Genre: Animation, Drama
Released: 2026-04-04
Rating: 8.1

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2026 · TV · 12 episodes · Japanese · Japan

And so, here begins a story.

As a child, Akane witnesses a shocking event during her father's career-defining show. Now in high school, she vows to reach the art's highest rank.

8.1

51.2 popularity

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Details

Release date: 2026-04-04
Status: released
Format: TV
Source: TBA
Creator: TBA
Language: Japanese
Studio: TBA
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 12

Genres

AnimationDrama

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2026-04-04

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.

12 episodes

Season 2

Air date TBA

0 episodes

Cast

Anna Nagase

Akane Osaki (voice)

Media

Reviews & ratings

8.1

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MP
Mina Park7/10Apr 18, 2026
Beautifully paced
The animation direction and emotional beats make this one easy to keep watching.
48 found helpful
KT
Kai Tanaka8/10Apr 13, 2026
Worth the season pass
A strong blend of world-building, memorable characters, and satisfying episode hooks.
41 found helpful
AC
Ari Chen9/10Apr 8, 2026
Strong character work
The quieter scenes land just as well as the action, which is what makes it stick.
34 found helpful

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