Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju

Overview

Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju (昭和元禄落語心中～助六再び篇～) is a highly acclaimed TV. Produced by the renowned Studio DEEN, this adaptation perfectly blends the Drama genres.

Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu: Sukeroku Futatabi-hen covers volumes 6 through 10 of the manga.

With a deeply passionate fanbase, it has secured a global AniList score of 86% and attracted over 2,450 favorites worldwide. It currently holds a massive popularity ranking of #52456 globally, making it a must-read/watch for enthusiasts of the medium.

Synopsis

Unable to forget a performance of "Shinigami" performed by the rakugo master Yakumo in the prison where he was being held, Yotaro's first act upon his release was go right to the theater, where he begged, pleaded, and was finally accepted as Yakumo's live-in apprentice. After years of refining his art, Yotaro was promoted to the rank of Shinuchi and inherited the title of 3rd Generation Sukeroku. For the sake of his master Yakumo, Konatsu, and to change the image of Sukeroku inside them both, what kind of rakugo will Yotaro discover?

This celebrated human drama, based on a story by Haruko Kumota, offers an honest and sympathetic look into the lives and livelihoods of rakugo storytellers in the Showa era.

(Source: Crunchyroll)

Official Rankings

• #43
  highest rated all time
• #4
  highest rated 2017
• #62
  most popular 2017
• #2
  highest rated WINTER 2017
• #13
  most popular WINTER 2017