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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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Ousaki, Akane
Main | Japanese VA: Nagase, Anna
Nerimaya, Karashi
Supporting | Japanese VA: Eguchi, Takuya
Arakawa, Koguma
Supporting | Japanese VA: Kobayashi, Chiaki
Arakawa, Kaisei
Supporting | Japanese VA: Shiono, Akihisa
Kouragi, Hikaru
Supporting | Japanese VA: Takahashi, Rie
Arakawa, Maikeru
Supporting | Japanese VA: Shimazaki, Nobunaga
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Akane-banashi 2nd Season
Sequel | 2027
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 12: Graduation
Aired Jun 20, 2026
Episode 11: Answer
Aired Jun 13, 2026
Episode 10: Jugemu
Aired Jun 6, 2026