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Akane-banashi
2026 1 season Drama · Anime · Animation あかね噺
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Akane-banashi

Season 1

12 episodes 2026 5 h 1080p
Akane-banashi — Season 1

About this season

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 premiere
April 4, 2026
Episodes in the season
12
Whole season
5 h
April 4, 2026 Season fully aired June 20, 2026

Episodes

12 episodes · 5 h

  1. 4 Apr 2026 Akane-banashi, season 1, episode 1 — a still from the episode E01

    That Day

    25 min

    Young girl Akane Osaki falls in love with rakugo comic storytelling through watching her father perform. One day, a shocking event derails his career.
  2. 11 Apr 2026 Akane-banashi, season 1, episode 2 — a still from the episode E02

    First Performance

    25 min

    Hearing that Master Shiguma is secretly meeting with a young girl, Futatsume Guriko investigates and finds him teaching Akane at a karaoke parlor.
  3. 19 Apr 2026 Akane-banashi, season 1, episode 3 — a still from the episode E03

    Senior Apprentices

    25 min

    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.
  4. 25 Apr 2026 Akane-banashi, season 1, episode 4 — a still from the episode E04

    Beyond Joy

    25 min

    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.
  5. 2 May 2026 Akane-banashi, season 1, episode 5 — a still from the episode E05

    Her Path Forward

    25 min

    Akane gets career counseling from her teacher Iwashimizu, known as the Ice Lady, who refuses to acknowledge Akane's dream of becoming a Rakugoka.
  6. 9 May 2026 Akane-banashi, season 1, episode 6 — a still from the episode E06

    Terakoya

    25 min

    After learning that Issho will judge the annual student Rakugo championship, Akane gains Shiguma's permission to compete — but on one condition.
  7. 16 May 2026 Akane-banashi, season 1, episode 7 — a still from the episode E07

    Karaku Cup

    25 min

    At the Karaku Cup preliminaries, all eyes are on defending champion Karashi and rising voice actor Hikaru Koragi, but Kaisei picks Akane to win.
  8. 23 May 2026 Akane-banashi, season 1, episode 8 — a still from the episode E08

    What They Want

    25 min

    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.
  9. 30 May 2026 Akane-banashi, season 1, episode 9 — a still from the episode E09

    Performer

    25 min

    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.
  10. 6 Jun 2026 Akane-banashi, season 1, episode 10 — a still from the episode E10

    Jugemu

    25 min

    Akane's performance of "Jugemu" takes a subdued approach, providing a pleasant respite for the spectators caught up in the excitement of the contest.
  11. 13 Jun 2026 Akane-banashi, season 1, episode 11 — a still from the episode E11

    Answer

    25 min

    Following Akane's bold question, the shrewd Issho makes the reporters leave the room, then reveals the truth about the expulsion incident.
  12. 20 Jun 2026 Akane-banashi, season 1, episode 12 — a still from the episode E12

    Graduation

    25 min

    Akane'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.