Anime Overview
Akane-banashi
Akane Ousaki grew up captivated by rakugo, the traditional art of solo comedic storytelling, and has long carried her father's passion as her own. After a public setback ended his career, her father retreated from the stage, leaving Akane determined to pursue the craft herself. A chance performance draws the attention of a respected master, who takes her on…
Characters
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Akane Ousaki
Main | Japanese VA: Nagase, Anna
Koguma Arakawa
Supporting | Japanese VA: Kobayashi, Chiaki
Karashi Nerimaya
Supporting | Japanese VA: Eguchi, Takuya
Hikaru Kouragi
Supporting | Japanese VA: Takahashi, Rie
Shiguma Arakawa
Supporting | Japanese VA: Terasoma, Masaki
Tooru Ousaki
Supporting | Japanese VA: Fukuyama, Jun
Staff
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Watanabe, Ayumu
Director, Storyboard
Suenaga, Yuuki
Original Creator
Tsuchiya, Michihiro
Script, Series Composition
Endou, Kazuki
Producer
Okagawa, Hiroki
Producer
Shintaku, Kiyoshi
Producer, Planning
Latest Episodes
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Episode 6: Terakoya
Aired May 9, 2026
Episode 5: Her Path Forward
Aired May 2, 2026
Episode 4: Beyond Joy
Aired Apr 25, 2026
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Akane-banashi episode guide
6 tracked episodes
Akane-banashi characters
6 featured characters
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6 featured staff credits