Akane-banashi

あかね噺 · akane banashi

Watch Akane-banashi (2026) online free in HD on gotaku: 12 episodes with English subtitles and English dub.

Synopsis

"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!

Type

TV

Status

Finished

Released

2026

Episodes

12 (12 sub, 12 dub)

Studio

Zexcs

Score

7.93 / 10

Rating

PG-13

Genres: Drama, Shounen

Episodes

1. Episode 1: That Day (sub, dub)
2. Episode 2: First Performance (sub, dub)
3. Episode 3: Senior Apprentices (sub, dub)
4. Episode 4: Beyond Joy (sub, dub)
5. Episode 5: Her Path Forward (sub, dub)
6. Episode 6: Terakoya (sub, dub)
7. Episode 7: Karaku Cup (sub, dub)
8. Episode 8: What They Want (sub, dub)
9. Episode 9: Expressionist (sub, dub)
10. Episode 10: Jugemu (sub, dub)
11. Episode 11: Answer (sub, dub)
12. Episode 12: Graduation (sub, dub)