Akane-banashi
Aired Saturday, April 4, 2026 to Saturday, June 20, 2026. Part of the Spring 2026 anime season. See full air dates, episode count and score below, or open the live calendar for local times, countdowns and reminders.
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"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! (Source: TV Asahi, edited)
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