Akane-banashi

"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.

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Status	Returning Series
Original Name	あかね噺
First Air Date	April 4, 2026
Last Air Date	April 25, 2026
Seasons	1
Episodes	12
Episode Runtime	0min
Language	Japanese
Original Language	Japanese
Production Countries	Japan
Production Companies	ZEXCS TV Asahi Aniplex Shueisha ABEMA TV Asahi Music BS Asahi
Networks	HTB tv asahi Nagoya TV KBC ABC TV NCC OAB ABA Niigata Television Network 21 khb KFB HOME KSB Kagoshima Broadcasting Iwate Asahi TV Akita Asahi Broadcasting Yamagata Television System Shizuoka Asahi TV Asahi Broadcasting Nagano Hokuriku Asahi Broadcasting Ehime Asahi TV Yamaguchi Asahi Broadcasting Kumamoto Asahi Broadcasting Ryu-Q Asahi Broadcasting

S01E04

Beyond Joy

During her training at the Izakaya “Umi”, Akane learns the art of “attentiveness”. Kyoji takes her to his next job at a retirement home, where Rakugo is the recreational event of the day. Determined to make sure her elderly audience members enjoy themselves, Akane shows off the results of her training on stage. Following her, Kyoji takes the stage, determined to show her the dignity and authority as her senior apprentice.

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