Akane-banashi
あかね噺
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Rakugo--the ultimate form of storytelling, where everything in a story is expressed with just your body and words. Shinta and his daughter Akane have been seduced by this wonderful form of classical entertainment. Having observed her father strive to pass the shin'uchi rakugo test, Akane will take her own steps into this unique world!
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Notes:
- Ranked 3rd in the 8th Next Manga Awards print manga category in 2022.
- Ranked 4th in the Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2023 guidebook for male readers.
- Ranked 3rd in the Nationwide Bookstore Employees' Recommended Comics of 2023.
- Ranked 2nd in the 16th Manga Taisho in 2023.
- Nominated for the 47th Kodansha Manga Award in the shounen category in 2023.
- Included in the New York Public Library's 2023 Best Books for Teens.
- Included in YALSA's 2024 Great Graphic Novels for Teens.
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阿良川志ん太
SUPPORTINGHe usually wears a kimono. After his expulsion he wears a white coat due to his work as a concrete salesman. He also has shorter hair.
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Voiced by
Jun Fukuyama
阿良川こぐま
SUPPORTINGKoguma is a shy and introverted Rakugoka pupil who is always found with his nose buried in books. He specializes in old literature, and his style of Rakugo is entirely narrative with little to no acting. Despite his calm demeanor, Koguma is a nervous wreck at the prospect of mentoring Akane due to the fear of letting her down. He carries the nickname "Teddy Bear" given by Maikeru due to the similarity between his name and the Japanese word for "bear cub."
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Voiced by
Chiaki Kobayashi
岩清水真智子
SUPPORTINGShe usually wears a formal suit and her glasses. When she is not working she usually wears a formal shirt with suspenders.
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Voiced by
Mariya Ise
阿良川一剣
SUPPORTINGHe used to be one of pupil of Issho until he becomes a Shin'uchi . He was a judge in the Shin'uchi promotion exam 6 years ago. Currently is a famous personality in the world of rakugo and outside of it, since he usually shoots movies and television series. He was the judge for the 20th Karaku Cup alongside Issho and Ryujaku.
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Voiced by
Hiroaki Hirata
尾崎ジャンボ
SUPPORTINGAs a child he used to be annoying and made fun of his classmates. During his youth he is usually more friendly and respectful with people.
阿良川泰そん
SUPPORTINGTaison entered the Arakawa School sometime during the three years Akane Osaki was in Paris. He would enter as Taizen's apprentice and Guriko's kouhai.
榊龍若
SUPPORTINGDue to his work as a rakugoka, he works in Osaka and often travels to Tokyo for the karaku cup where he takes the opportunity to eat ramen. He is the judge for the Karaku Cup alongside Issho and Ikken.
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- What is Akane-banashi about?
- Rakugo--the ultimate form of storytelling, where everything in a story is expressed with just your body and words. Shinta and his daughter Akane have been seduced by this wonderful form of classical entertainment. Having observed her father strive to pass the shin'uchi rakugo test, Akane will take h
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- Akane-banashi is currently ongoing.
- Who are the main characters in Akane-banashi?
- The main characters are Akane Ousaki.
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