S01E0125:511. That DayYoung girl Akane Osaki falls in love with rakugo comic storytelling through watching her father perform. One day, a shocking event derails his career.Episodes — Season 1
Season pageS01E0125:511. That DayYoung girl Akane Osaki falls in love with rakugo comic storytelling through watching her father perform. One day, a shocking event derails his career.
S01E0225:372. First PerformanceHearing that Master Shiguma is secretly meeting with a young girl, Futatsume Guriko investigates and finds him teaching Akane at a karaoke parlor.
S01E0325:273. Senior ApprenticesAkane joins Shiguma's school as an apprentice. The earnest Kyoji Arakawa is tasked with guiding her, but she finds herself stuck doing menial chores.
S01E0425:404. Beyond JoyAkane performs at a nursing home, displaying all she has learned. Kyoji goes next, determined to show her his skill as her elder fellow apprentice.
S01E0525:465. Her Path ForwardAkane gets career counseling from her teacher Iwashimizu, known as the Ice Lady, who refuses to acknowledge Akane's dream of becoming a Rakugoka.
S01E0625:126. TerakoyaAfter learning that Issho will judge the annual student Rakugo championship, Akane gains Shiguma's permission to compete — but on one condition.
S01E0725:267. Karaku CupAt the Karaku Cup preliminaries, all eyes are on defending champion Karashi and rising voice actor Hikaru Koragi, but Kaisei picks Akane to win.
S01E0825:478. What They WantAs 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.
S01E0925:139. PerformerAt 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.
S01E1025:2610. JugemuAkane's performance of "Jugemu" takes a subdued approach, providing a pleasant respite for the spectators caught up in the excitement of the contest.
S01E1125:3211. AnswerFollowing Akane's bold question, the shrewd Issho makes the reporters leave the room, then reveals the truth about the expulsion incident.
S01E1225:2612. GraduationAkane'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.Where to stream Akane-banashi
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Akane-banashi synopsis
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.
Akane-banashi cast
Anna NagaseAkane Osaki (voice) · 12 ep.
Seiichiro YamashitaGuriko Arakawa (voice) · 9 ep.
Soshiro HoriOld Person (voice) · 9 ep.
Chiaki KobayashiKoguma Arakawa (voice) · 8 ep.
Masaki TerasomaShiguma Arakawa (voice) · 8 ep.
Akio OtsukaIssho Arakawa (voice) · 8 ep.
Mariya IseMachiko Iwashimizu (voice) · 8 ep.
Ryota IwasakiKimihisa Kashio (voice) · 8 ep.
Akihisa ShionoKaisei Arakawa (voice) · 6 ep.
Shizuka ItohMasaki Osaki (voice) · 6 ep.
Takuya EguchiKarashi Nerimaya (voice) · 5 ep.
Rie TakahashiHikaru Koragi (voice) · 5 ep.
Jun FukuyamaShinta Arakawa (Tohru Osaki) (voice) · 5 ep.
Hiroaki HirataIkken Arakawa (voice) · 5 ep.
Kazuki UraShohei (voice) · 5 ep.
Marie OoiInterviewer (voice) · 5 ep.Akane-banashi trailer
About the series Akane-banashi
Akane-banashi is a series (animation and drama), airing on tv asahi, Nagoya TV, KBC, ABC TV, NCC, OAB, ABA, Niigata Television Network 21, khb, KFB, HOME, KSB, Kagoshima Broadcasting, Iwate Asahi TV, Akita Asahi Broadcasting, Yamagata Television System, Shizuoka Asahi TV, Asahi Broadcasting Nagano, Hokuriku Asahi Broadcasting, Ehime Asahi TV, Yamaguchi Asahi Broadcasting, Kumamoto Asahi Broadcasting and Ryu-Q Asahi Broadcasting since 2026. It has 2 seasons and 12 episodes. The series is still airing. Cast members include Anna Nagase, Seiichiro Yamashita and Soshiro Hori. It is rated 7.8/10 by 29 TMDB users.
Frequently asked questions about Akane-banashi
Where to watch Akane-banashi online?
In the United States, Akane-banashi is available with a subscription on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads (source: JustWatch via TMDB, offers subject to change). Each episode has its own page with this information.
How many seasons of Akane-banashi are there?
Akane-banashi has 2 seasons for a total of 12 episodes.
Has Akane-banashi ended?
No, current status: returning series.
Who stars in Akane-banashi?
The lead actors are Anna Nagase (Akane Osaki (voice)), Seiichiro Yamashita (Guriko Arakawa (voice)), Soshiro Hori (Old Person (voice)), Chiaki Kobayashi (Koguma Arakawa (voice)), Masaki Terasoma (Shiguma Arakawa (voice)).
