And so, here begins a story.
Akane-banashi (2026)
And so, here begins a story.
Status: Returning Series
Next Episode: Her Path Forward | May 2, 2026
Number of Seasons: 1
Overview
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.
Top Billed Cast
Anna Nagase
Takuya Eguchi
Rie Takahashi
Jun Fukuyama
Nobunaga Shimazaki
Chiaki Kobayashi
Yohei Azakami
Seiichiro Yamashita
Akihisa Shiono
Masaki Terasoma
Akio Otsuka
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