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Akane-banashi (2026)

April. 04,2026
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7.8
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| Animation Drama
Akane-banashi

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.

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2026  / TV-PG
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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.

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Seasons 1 : 2026

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12 Episode

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Episode 1 - That Day
April. 04,2026

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

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Episode 2 - First Performance
April. 11,2026

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

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Episode 3 - Senior Apprentices
April. 19,2026

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.

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Episode 4 - Beyond Joy
April. 25,2026

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.

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Episode 5 - Her Path Forward
May. 02,2026

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

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Episode 6 - Terakoya
May. 09,2026

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

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Episode 7 - Karaku Cup
May. 16,2026

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

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Episode 8 - What They Want
May. 23,2026

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.

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Episode 9 - Performer
May. 30,2026

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.

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Episode 10 - Jugemu
June. 06,2026

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

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Episode 11 - Answer
June. 13,2026

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

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Episode 12 - Graduation
June. 20,2026

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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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.

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Cast
Anna Nagase
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Animation Drama
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