Akane-banashi

Akane-banashi

あかね噺

And so, here begins a story.

Continuing First aired 04/Apr/2026 Japan Japanese 2 season(s) 12 episode(s)
AnimationDrama
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.
Watch Trailer View Episodes
Login to Track
Improve / Add
Edit Show Details Add New Season Add Show Cast Add Show Crew

Episode Time in Your Timezone

See when new episodes air in your local time.

Air Time

Source: Asia/Tokyo · Your timezone: America/New_York

When does the episode air near you?

The episode airs in your local time New York - United States at:

10:30 AM on Saturday
Notice: This scheduled time is based on: /11:30 PM/Asia/Tokyo/Saturday.

Show Insights

See how viewers feel about this show before you start watching.

TimeScore 33% Skip It
Binge Meter 48% Slow Burn
Episode Pulse Quiet 40% activity score
Drop Rate 0% Very Low

Scores are based on audience votes, watchlist activity, episode progress, and viewer behavior on EpisodeTime.

Seasons & Episodes

Browse episodes by season.

Season 2 · Season 2
0 episode(s)
Improve Season
Edit Season Details Add New Episode Add Season Cast Add Season Crew
Season Overview

--

No episodes available for this season.
Season 1 · Season 1
12 episode(s) · Air date: 04/Apr/2026
Improve Season
Edit Season Details Add New Episode Add Season Cast Add Season Crew
Season 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.

Season 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.

S1E12
Graduation
Air date: 20/Jun/2026 · Time: 23:30 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

After winning the Karaku Cup, Akane suddenly finds herself in the spotlight at school. But unconvinced that her performance was good enough to blow Issho away, she has mixed feelings about it all. And now, graduation day is approaching. Motivated by Akane’s success, her friends have started to pursue their own dreams. Meanwhile, Shiguma racks his brain, trying to come up with a stage name for Akane, who’ll officially become his apprentice once she graduates. And as her thoughts turn to her father, Shinta, Akane ponders the meaning of her own given name.

Summary

After winning the Karaku Cup, Akane suddenly finds herself in the spotlight at school. But unconvinced that her performance was good enough to blow Issho away, she has mixed feelings about it all. And now, graduation day is approaching. Motivated by Akane’s success, her friends have started to pursue their own dreams. Meanwhile, Shiguma racks his brain, trying to come up with a stage name for Akane, who’ll officially become his apprentice once she graduates. And as her thoughts turn to her father, Shinta, Akane ponders the meaning of her own given name.

✎ Edit
Contribute
Edit Episode Details Add Guest Cast Add Episode Crew
Open
S1E11
Answer
Air date: 13/Jun/2026 · Time: 23:30 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

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

Summary

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

✎ Edit
Contribute
Edit Episode Details Add Guest Cast Add Episode Crew
Open
S1E10
Jugemu
Air date: 06/Jun/2026 · Time: 23:30 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

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

Summary

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

✎ Edit
Contribute
Edit Episode Details Add Guest Cast Add Episode Crew
Open
S1E9
Performer
Air date: 30/May/2026 · Time: 23:30 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

✎ Edit
Contribute
Edit Episode Details Add Guest Cast Add Episode Crew
Open
S1E8
What They Want
Air date: 23/May/2026 · Time: 23:30 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

✎ Edit
Contribute
Edit Episode Details Add Guest Cast Add Episode Crew
Open
S1E7
Karaku Cup
Air date: 16/May/2026 · Time: 23:30 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

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

Summary

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

✎ Edit
Contribute
Edit Episode Details Add Guest Cast Add Episode Crew
Open
S1E6
Terakoya
Air date: 09/May/2026 · Time: 23:30 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

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

Summary

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

✎ Edit
Contribute
Edit Episode Details Add Guest Cast Add Episode Crew
Open
S1E5
Her Path Forward
Air date: 02/May/2026 · Time: 23:30 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

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

Summary

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

✎ Edit
Contribute
Edit Episode Details Add Guest Cast Add Episode Crew
Open
S1E4
Beyond Joy
Air date: 25/Apr/2026 · Time: 23:30 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

✎ Edit
Contribute
Edit Episode Details Add Guest Cast Add Episode Crew
Open
S1E3
Senior Apprentices
Air date: 19/Apr/2026 · Time: 23:30 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

✎ Edit
Contribute
Edit Episode Details Add Guest Cast Add Episode Crew
Open
S1E2
First Performance
Air date: 11/Apr/2026 · Time: 23:30 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

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

Summary

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

✎ Edit
Contribute
Edit Episode Details Add Guest Cast Add Episode Crew
Open
S1E1
That Day
Air date: 04/Apr/2026 · Time: 23:30 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

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

Summary

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

✎ Edit
Contribute
Edit Episode Details Add Guest Cast Add Episode Crew
Open

Cast

Main cast members.

Add Cast
Anna Nagase
Anna Nagase
Akane Osaki (voice)
Takuya Eguchi
Takuya Eguchi
Karashi Nerimaya (voice)
Rie Takahashi
Rie Takahashi
Hikaru Koragi (voice)
Akihisa Shiono
Akihisa Shiono
Kaisei Arakawa (voice)
Jun Fukuyama
Jun Fukuyama
Shinta Arakawa (Tohru Osaki) (voice)
Nobunaga Shimazaki
Nobunaga Shimazaki
Maikeru Arakawa (voice)
Chiaki Kobayashi
Chiaki Kobayashi
Koguma Arakawa (voice)
Yohei Azakami
Yohei Azakami
Kyoji Arakawa (voice)
Seiichiro Yamashita
Seiichiro Yamashita
Guriko Arakawa (voice)
Masaki Terasoma
Masaki Terasoma
Shiguma Arakawa (voice)
Akio Otsuka
Akio Otsuka
Issho Arakawa (voice)
Shizuka Itoh
Shizuka Itoh
Masaki Osaki (voice)
Fumihiko Tachiki
Fumihiko Tachiki
Zensho Arakawa (voice)
Hiroaki Hirata
Hiroaki Hirata
Ikken Arakawa (voice)
Kosuke Echigoya
Kosuke Echigoya
Hakushu Kashiwaya (voice)
Mariya Ise
Mariya Ise
Machiko Iwashimizu (voice)
Fukushi Ochiai
Fukushi Ochiai
'Jumbo' Ozaki (voice)
Minori Fujidera
Minori Fujidera
Risa Kadokura (voice)

Crew

Creators, directors, writers, and production crew.

Add Crew
No Photo
Nene Futamura
Additional Storyboarding
No Photo
Shuhei Tada
Art Designer
No Photo
Hiroko Tanabe
Art Direction
No Photo
Maiko Ikeda
Art Direction
No Photo
Yusa Ito
Art Direction
No Photo
Hideyasu Narita
Assistant Art Director
No Photo
Ayu Seiki
Background Designer
No Photo
Hiroki Makino
Background Designer
No Photo
Kuniaki Nemoto
Background Designer
No Photo
Nguyen Hoai Thanh Quoc
Background Designer
No Photo
Risa Tsushima
Background Designer
No Photo
Risa Yamazawa
Background Designer

Similar TV Shows

Community picks and smart matches based on genre, network, country, and language.

Smart picks
Kotaro Lives Alone Kotaro Lives Alone Matched by details Salaryman's Club Salaryman's Club Matched by details RE-MAIN RE-MAIN Matched by details Wave, Listen to Me! Wave, Listen to Me! Matched by details SING "YESTERDAY" FOR ME SING "YESTERDAY" FOR ME Matched by details Yuri!!! on Ice Yuri!!! on Ice Matched by details Gunparade Orchestra Gunparade Orchestra Matched by details Poor Sisters Story Poor Sisters Story Matched by details Bartender Bartender Matched by details Koi Kaze Koi Kaze Matched by details Zombie-Loan Zombie-Loan Matched by details Area 88 Area 88 Matched by details

Suggest a Similar Show

Login to suggest similar TV shows.

User Reviews & Ratings

Audience score, review cards, votes, comments, and watch activity.

+ Review
★ 0.0 0 review(s)
No ratings yet.
Watch Activity
Watching0
Completed0
Dropped0
Not Interested0
Watched Episode0
Season Rating Chart

Season Rating Chart

Average rating from all episode ratings in each season.

No episode ratings yet. Rate episodes below to build this chart.
Top Rated Episodes

Top Rated Episodes

Episodes ranked by audience rating.

No top episodes yet.
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate this show.
My Rating

My Rating

What did you think of Akane-banashi?

Login to Review