Akane-banashi

あかね噺

The story

"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)

Meet the characters

Akane OusakiMAIN

Masaki OusakiSUPPORTING

Shinta ArakawaSUPPORTING

Shiguma ArakawaSUPPORTING

Isshou ArakawaSUPPORTING

Guriko ArakawaSUPPORTING

Kyoji ArakawaSUPPORTING

Maikeru ArakawaSUPPORTING