NetflixAkane-banashi (2026) is a animation, drama web series in Japanese. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Akane-banashi online in HD.
Akane-banashi — Storyline
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 & Crew
- Starring: Anna Nagase
Akane-banashi — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2026-04-04 |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Genre | Animation, Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Network | 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 |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Rating | 8/10 (27 votes) |
Akane-banashi — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: That Day (2026-04-04) — Young girl Akane Osaki falls in love with rakugo comic storytelling through watching her father perform. One day, a shocking event derails his career.
- E2: First Performance (2026-04-11) — Hearing that Master Shiguma is secretly meeting with a young girl, Futatsume Guriko investigates and finds him teaching Akane at a karaoke parlor.
- E3: Senior Apprentices (2026-04-19) — 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.
- E4: Beyond Joy (2026-04-25) — 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.
- E5: Her Path Forward (2026-05-02) — Akane gets career counseling from her teacher Iwashimizu, known as the Ice Lady, who refuses to acknowledge Akane's dream of becoming a Rakugoka.
- E6: Terakoya (2026-05-09) — After learning that Issho will judge the annual student Rakugo championship, Akane gains Shiguma's permission to compete — but on one condition.
- E7: Karaku Cup (2026-05-16) — At the Karaku Cup preliminaries, all eyes are on defending champion Karashi and rising voice actor Hikaru Koragi, but Kaisei picks Akane to win.
- E8: What They Want (2026-05-23) — 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.
- E9: Performer (2026-05-30) — 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.
- E10: Jugemu (2026-06-06) — Akane's performance of "Jugemu" takes a subdued approach, providing a pleasant respite for the spectators caught up in the excitement of the contest.
- E11: Answer (2026-06-13) — Following Akane's bold question, the shrewd Issho makes the reporters leave the room, then reveals the truth about the expulsion incident.
- E12: Graduation (2026-06-20) — 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Akane-banashi have? 2 season(s) with 12 episodes.
Where can I watch Akane-banashi? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
