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.
Cast: Anna Nagase
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12 episodes
1. 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.TV-PGCC25minApr 4, 2026
2. First PerformanceHearing that Master Shiguma is secretly meeting with a young girl, Futatsume Guriko investigates and finds him teaching Akane at a karaoke parlor.TV-PGCC25minApr 11, 2026
3. 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.TV-PGCC25minApr 19, 2026
4. 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.TV-PGCC25minApr 25, 2026
5. 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.TV-PGCC25minMay 2, 2026
6. TerakoyaAfter learning that Issho will judge the annual student Rakugo championship, Akane gains Shiguma's permission to compete — but on one condition.TV-PGCC25minMay 9, 2026
7. 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.TV-PGCC25minMay 16, 2026
8. 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.TV-PGCC25minMay 23, 2026
9. 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.TV-PGCC25minMay 30, 2026
10. JugemuAkane's performance of "Jugemu" takes a subdued approach, providing a pleasant respite for the spectators caught up in the excitement of the contest.TV-PGCC25minJun 6, 2026
11. AnswerFollowing Akane's bold question, the shrewd Issho makes the reporters leave the room, then reveals the truth about the expulsion incident.TV-PGCC25minJun 13, 2026
12. 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.TV-PGCC25minJun 20, 2026
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And so, here begins a story.
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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Kazuki Endo, Go Wakabayashi, Hiroki Okagawa, Hiroshi Yanai
- Cast
- Anna Nagase
- Studio
- ZEXCS, TV Asahi, Aniplex
