Akane-banashi

Name: Akane-banashi
Rating: 7.7

あかね噺 • อาคาเนะ พลิกตำนานวงการราคุโกะ, Сказание об Аканэ

Drama

Spring 2026 TVPG-13 - Teens 13 or olderRELEASING25m

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SeasonSpring 2026

Total Run Time25m/ep

BroadcastSaturdays at 23:30 (JST)

Season No1

SourceMANGA

CountryJapan

StudiosZEXCS

ProducersTV Asahi, Aniplex

LicensorsN/A

StatusRELEASING

Start & End Date2026-04-04 to ?

Trending#16

Popularity#25,804

Favourites258

Average Score77%

Mean Score78%

FormatTV

Age RatingPG-13 - Teens 13 or older

AniList ID196935

Overview

Akane-banashi (あかね噺) is a highly acclaimed TV. Produced by the renowned ZEXCS, this adaptation perfectly blends the Drama genres.

Akane-banashi aired on TV Asahi's IMAnimation block.

With a deeply passionate fanbase, it has secured a global AniList score of 77% and attracted over 258 favorites worldwide. It currently holds a massive popularity ranking of #25804 globally, making it a must-read/watch for enthusiasts of the medium.

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!

(Source: TV Asahi, edited)

Status Distribution

Current

57.9%

Planning

40.1%

Completed

0.2%

Dropped

1.3%

Paused

0.6%

Score Distribution

100 Score

167

90 Score

431

80 Score

536

70 Score

295

60 Score

50 Score

40 Score

30 Score

20 Score

10 Score

Official Rankings

#22
highest rated 2026
#37
most popular 2026
#10
highest rated SPRING 2026
#14
most popular SPRING 2026

Trivia

Episode 1 was previewed at a screening at the Japan Society in New York on April 2, 2026. Regular broadcasting began on April 4, 2026.

Episode Guide

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Akane-banashi

Characters

Akane OusakiMAIN Anna Nagase

Maikeru ArakawaSUPPORTING Nobunaga Shimazaki

Kimihisa KashioSUPPORTING Ryouta Iwasaki

Karashi NerimayaSUPPORTING Takuya Eguchi

Koguma ArakawaSUPPORTING Chiaki Kobayashi

Ozaki MamaSUPPORTING Serika Hiromatsu

Hikaru KoragiSUPPORTING Rie Takahashi

Guriko ArakawaSUPPORTING Seiichirou Yamashita

Yanagiya SenseiSUPPORTING Yuu Wakabayashi

Shinta ArakawaSUPPORTING Jun Fukuyama

Kaisei ArakawaSUPPORTING Akihisa Shiono

Ikken ArakawaSUPPORTING Hiroaki Hirata

Shiguma ArakawaSUPPORTING Masaki Terasoma

Isshou ArakawaSUPPORTING Akio Ootsuka

Masaki OusakiSUPPORTING Shizuka Itou

Zensho ArakawaSUPPORTING Fumihiko Tachiki

Jumbo OzakiSUPPORTING Asuna Tomari

Kyoji ArakawaSUPPORTING Youhei Azakami

Saki YoshinoSUPPORTING Yumiko Konatsu

Wakate RakugokaBACKGROUND Ryuutei Koenshi

Staff

Yuuki SuenagaOriginal Story

Takamasa MoueOriginal Character Design

Ayumu WatanabeDirector

Yuu HarimaAssistant Director

Michihiro TsuchiyaSeries Composition

Kii TanakaCharacter Design

Yasunari NittaSub Character Design

Yoshinori IwanagaProp Design

Noriko ShimazawaCostume Design

Shuuhei TadaArt Design

Saori GoudaColor Design

Yuuta NakamuraDirector of Photography

Kiyoshi HiroseEditing

Noriyoshi KonumaSound Director

Akio IzutsuMusic

Backdrops

Streaming Platforms

Netflix

Ani-One Asia

Anime Digital Network

External Resources

FAQ

When did Akane-banashi release?

Akane-banashi officially debuted on 2026-04-04.

How many episodes are in Akane-banashi?

This series features an ongoing number of episodes, with each episode running for approximately 25 minutes.

Which studio animated Akane-banashi?

It was primarily animated by ZEXCS.

What is the original source material for Akane-banashi?

The material is adapted from a manga.

Is Akane-banashi worth watching/reading?

Yes, it is highly acclaimed with 77% on AniList, making it highly recommended.

What genres does Akane-banashi cover?

Akane-banashi falls under the genres of Drama.

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