Akane-banashi

Akane-banashi

Episodes

6 Aired

That Day

EP 01

2026.04.04 (土)·24分

That Day

あの日

Akane Ousaki, a fifth-grader, was captivated by the magic-like rakugo of her father, Shinta Arakawa, a professional storyteller. To support the family who backed his dreams, Shinta takes on the promotion exam for "Shin'uchi," the highest rank in the rakugo world. While Shinta demonstrated his true potential before Akane and the others, the exam takes a shocking and unexpected turn.

First Performance on Stage

EP 02

2026.04.11 (土)·24分

First Performance on Stage

初高座

Guriko Arakawa, a novice "futatsume" (second-rank performer), hears a rumor that his master, Shiguma Arakawa, is secretly meeting a young woman and begins an investigation. He discovers Akane, a high school student, receiving training from Shiguma in a karaoke room. When Shiguma is informed that a "Rakugo Cafe" urgently needs a performer for a show, he chooses Akane instead of the experienced Guriko.

Senior Disciples

EP 03

2026.04.18 (土)·24分

Senior Disciples

兄弟子

After finishing her first performance and being inspired by Kaisei Arakawa, Akane becomes an apprentice in the Shiguma clan. Shiguma introduces her to her colorful senior disciples, and the serious Kyoji Arakawa is assigned to lead Akane's training. Though Akane is eager to refine her craft, Kyoji assigns her nothing but chores. Furthermore, she ends up training in an unexpected location...

Beyond the Joy

EP 04

2026.04.25 (土)·24分

Beyond the Joy

喜びの先

Having learned "attentiveness" through her apprenticeship at the izakaya "Umi," Akane accompanies Kyoji to their next workplace. That day's venue is a nursing home, where they are to perform rakugo as part of the facility's recreation. To ensure the elderly audience enjoys themselves, Akane fully demonstrates the results of her training on stage. Following her, Kyoji takes the stage to show Akane his dignity as a senior apprentice.

The Path Forward

EP 05

2026.05.02 (土)·24分

The Path Forward

進む道

Akane, a high school senior, barely has time to breathe after finishing her midterms before she's faced with career counseling from her homeroom teacher. Her opponent is Iwashimizu, known as the "Ice Queen." While Akane intends to become a rakugoka, Iwashimizu refuses to budge, insisting on a practical university path. In an attempt to get her career choice recognized, Akane consults with her friends to try and win Iwashimizu over...

Terakoya

EP 06

2026.05.09 (土)·24分

Terakoya

寺子屋

The student Rakugo championship, the "Karaku Cup." Upon learning that Issho Arakawa will serve as the head judge this year, Akane asks Shiguma for permission to compete. Shiguma's condition is to "win with 'Jugemu'." Faced with the difficulty of winning with a routine everyone knows, Akane and Guriko seek guidance from Koguma Arakawa, the "Terakoya" of the Shiguma school who is incredibly knowledgeable about Rakugo...