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★ 7.9/10•2026•TV-PG•Animation•Drama
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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.

StatusReturning Series
LanguageJA
First Air DateApr 4, 2026

Episodes

Episode 1 - That DayE125m

That Day

Young girl Akane Osaki falls in love with rakugo comic storytelling through watching her father perform. One day, a shocking event derails his career.

Apr 4, 2026

Episode 2 - First PerformanceE225m

First Performance

Hearing that Master Shiguma is secretly meeting with a young girl, Futatsume Guriko investigates and finds him teaching Akane at a karaoke parlor.

Apr 11, 2026

Episode 3 - Senior ApprenticesE325m

Senior Apprentices

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.

Apr 19, 2026

Episode 4 - Beyond JoyE425m

Beyond Joy

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.

Apr 25, 2026

Episode 5 - Her Path ForwardE525m

Her Path Forward

Akane gets career counseling from her teacher Iwashimizu, known as the Ice Lady, who refuses to acknowledge Akane's dream of becoming a Rakugoka.

May 2, 2026

Episode 6 - TerakoyaE625m

Terakoya

After learning that Issho will judge the annual student Rakugo championship, Akane gains Shiguma's permission to compete — but on one condition.

May 9, 2026

Episode 7 - Karaku CupE725m

Karaku Cup

At the Karaku Cup preliminaries, all eyes are on defending champion Karashi and rising voice actor Hikaru Koragi, but Kaisei picks Akane to win.

May 16, 2026

Episode 8 - What They WantE825m

What They Want

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.

May 23, 2026

Episode 9 - PerformerE925m

Performer

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.

May 30, 2026

Episode 10 - JugemuE1025m

Jugemu

Akane's performance of "Jugemu" takes a subdued approach, providing a pleasant respite for the spectators caught up in the excitement of the contest.

Jun 6, 2026

Episode 11 - AnswerE1125m

Answer

Following Akane's bold question, the shrewd Issho makes the reporters leave the room, then reveals the truth about the expulsion incident.

Jun 13, 2026

Episode 12 - GraduationE1225m

Graduation

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.

Jun 20, 2026

Actors

Anna Nagase

Anna Nagase

Akane Osaki (voice)

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