Where can I watch Akane-banashi online?

You can stream Akane-banashi on NettMovies. Open the series page and pick a season and episode to start watching.

When did Akane-banashi first air?

Akane-banashi first aired in 2026.

What genre is Akane-banashi?

Akane-banashi is a animation and drama series.

How many seasons of Akane-banashi are there?

Akane-banashi has 1 season and about 12 episodes in total.

Who stars in Akane-banashi?

Akane-banashi stars Anna Nagase, Takuya Eguchi, Rie Takahashi, and Jun Fukuyama.

How is Akane-banashi rated?

Akane-banashi currently scores 8.6 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.

Series

Akane-banashi

Name: Akane-banashi
Genre: Animation, Drama
Released: 2026-01-01
Rating: 8.6
Cast: Anna Nagase, Takuya Eguchi, Rie Takahashi, Jun Fukuyama, Nobunaga Shimazaki

2026 | ★ 8.6

Animation · Drama

Seasons & episodes

Season

That Day

2026-04-04

Akane Osaki, a fifth-grade student, is captivated by the magical Rakugo performance of her father, Shinta Arakawa. Determined to support the family who have always stood behind his dream, Shinta takes on the promotion exam to achieve the highest rank in the Rakugo world - Shin'uchi. As Akane and the others look on, Shinta delivers a performance that showcases his true skill. However, the exam takes a shocking and completely unexpected turn that no one could have foreseen.

First Performance

2026-04-11

Guriko Arakawa, a fledgling Futatsume (the second-highest rank Rakugo performer), begins investigating a rumor that his master, Shiguma Arakawa, has been secretly meeting a young woman. What he discovers, however, is Akane, now a high school student, receiving private Rakugo lessons from Shiguma at a karaoke box. Around that time, Shiguma receives word that a performer is urgently needed to fill a slot at an event at “Rakugo Cafe.” Yet instead of choosing the more experienced Guriko, Shiguma unexpectedly nominates Akane.

Senior Apprentices

2026-04-19

After performing for the first time and being motivated by Kaisei Arakawa's Rakugo performance, Akane is officially accepted as Shiguma's apprentice. He introduces her to her unique senior apprentices and the disciplined Kyoji Arakawa takes her under his wing. Akane is sure that she’ll get to hone her artistic Rakugo skills, but all Kyoji orders her to do is menial tasks. On top of that, he sends her to train at the most unexpected place…

Ep 4

Beyond Joy

2026-04-25

Ep 5

Episode 5

2026-05-02

Ep 6

Episode 6

2026-05-09

Ep 7

Episode 7

2026-05-16

Ep 8

Episode 8

2026-05-23

Ep 9

Episode 9

2026-05-30

Ep 10

Episode 10

2026-06-06

Ep 11

Episode 11

2026-06-13

Ep 12

Episode 12

2026-06-20

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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.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Akane-banashi online?: You can stream Akane-banashi on NettMovies. Open the series page and pick a season and episode to start watching.
When did Akane-banashi first air?: Akane-banashi first aired in 2026.
What genre is Akane-banashi?: Akane-banashi is a animation and drama series.
How many seasons of Akane-banashi are there?: Akane-banashi has 1 season and about 12 episodes in total.
Who stars in Akane-banashi?: Akane-banashi stars Anna Nagase, Takuya Eguchi, Rie Takahashi, and Jun Fukuyama.
How is Akane-banashi rated?: Akane-banashi currently scores 8.6 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.

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