Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
昭和元禄落語心中
This multi-generational epic dives deep into rakugo, a rich form of Japanese storytelling theater. Small-time crook Yotaro has never forgotten the rakugo tale "The God of Death," which the master Yurakutei Yakumo performed for Yotaro during his time in prison. After his release, he goes to Yakumo's theater and pleads to be made his apprentice. Yakumo reluctantly accepts, but Yotaro quickly finds the world of rakugo is complex and grapples with a growing bond with Yakumo's ward, Konatsu. Meanwhile, the two young people bring reminders of Yakumo’s own inescapable past.
(Source: Kodansha USA)
Note: Won the 38th Kodansha Manga Awards for Best General Manga and the New Creator Prize of the 21st Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2017.
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- What is Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju about?
- This multi-generational epic dives deep into rakugo, a rich form of Japanese storytelling theater. Small-time crook Yotaro has never forgotten the rakugo tale "The God of Death," which the master Yurakutei Yakumo performed for Yotaro during his time in prison. After his release, he goes to Yakumo's
- Is Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju still ongoing?
- Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju is currently finished. It has 32 chapters.
- Who are the main characters in Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju?
- The main characters are Yakumo Yuurakutei, Sukeroku Yuurakutei, Yotarou.
