2026 • Scripted • Drama · Animation
2 seasons · 12 episodes
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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Season 1
12 released · 12 total
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.
1. That Day
2026-04-04 • 25 minYoung girl Akane Osaki falls in love with rakugo comic storytelling through watching her father perform. One day, a shocking event derails his career.
2. First Performance
2026-04-11 • 25 minHearing that Master Shiguma is secretly meeting with a young girl, Futatsume Guriko investigates and finds him teaching Akane at a karaoke parlor.
3. Senior Apprentices
2026-04-19 • 25 minAkane joins Shiguma's school as an apprentice. The earnest Kyoji Arakawa is tasked with guiding her, but she finds herself stuck doing menial chores.
4. Beyond Joy
2026-04-25 • 25 minAkane performs at a nursing home, displaying all she has learned. Kyoji goes next, determined to show her his skill as her elder fellow apprentice.
5. Her Path Forward
2026-05-02 • 25 minAkane gets career counseling from her teacher Iwashimizu, known as the Ice Lady, who refuses to acknowledge Akane's dream of becoming a Rakugoka.
6. Terakoya
2026-05-09 • 25 minAfter learning that Issho will judge the annual student Rakugo championship, Akane gains Shiguma's permission to compete — but on one condition.
7. Karaku Cup
2026-05-16 • 25 minAt the Karaku Cup preliminaries, all eyes are on defending champion Karashi and rising voice actor Hikaru Koragi, but Kaisei picks Akane to win.
8. What They Want
2026-05-23 • 25 minAs 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.
9. Performer
2026-05-30 • 25 minAt 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.
10. Jugemu
2026-06-06 • 25 minAkane's performance of "Jugemu" takes a subdued approach, providing a pleasant respite for the spectators caught up in the excitement of the contest.
11. Answer
2026-06-13 • 25 minFollowing Akane's bold question, the shrewd Issho makes the reporters leave the room, then reveals the truth about the expulsion incident.
12. Graduation
2026-06-20 • 25 minAkane'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.
