Akane-banashi
あかね噺
2026 Spring season 12 Episodes 25 min / episode Finished
Drama
"With only your voice and body—master the art." Akane Ousaki, 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. A passionate and authentic rakugo drama begins now! (Source: TV Asahi, edited)
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Anime Details
| Romaji title | Akane-banashi |
|---|---|
| Native title | あかね噺 |
| Format | Tv |
| Status | Finished |
| Start date | Apr 4, 2026 |
| End date | Jun 20, 2026 |
| Season | Spring 2026 |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Episode duration | 25 minutes |
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What is Akane-banashi about?
"With only your voice and body—master the art." Akane Ousaki, 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. A passionate and authentic rakugo drama begins now! (Source: TV Asahi, edited)
How many episodes does Akane-banashi have?
Akane-banashi has 12 episodes.
What is the AniList score of Akane-banashi?
Akane-banashi has an AniList score of 79%.