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Akane-banashi

Original title: あかね噺

“And so, here begins a story.”

  • 2026
  • Returning series
  • TV-PG

★ 8.0 TMDB Rating · 28 votes

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.

Seasons
2
Episodes
12
First aired
Apr 4, 2026
Networks
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
Original language
Japanese
Origin
Japan

Cast of Akane-banashi

  • Portrait of Anna Nagase

    Anna Nagase

    Akane Osaki (voice)

Where to Stream Akane-banashi by Country

United States
Streaming on Netflix
United Kingdom
Streaming on Netflix
India
Streaming on Netflix
Canada
Streaming on Netflix
Australia
Streaming on Netflix

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Seasons

  • Poster for Season 1 of Akane-banashi

    Season 1

    Apr 4, 2026

    12 episodes

    Akane Osaki, 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.

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