Akane-banashi Rakugo anime’s official website unveiled the preview images and synopsis for the up and coming episode 7.
Synopsis for the episode is as following:
“The final round of the Karaku Cup has finally begun. The head judge, Issei Aragawa, is in attendance. After the performances by the other contestants, it is finally time for one of the favorites to win, Karashi Nerima. Karashi’s specialty is “adapted rakugo,” which is a modern adaptation of classic rakugo stories. Karashi’s bold approach gets a laugh from the audience, but how will Issei evaluate him?”
The opening theme song “HITOTARASHI” is performed by Kuwata Keisuke.
Staff for the anime include:
- Ayumu Watanabe as Director
- Animation Studio: ZEXCS
- Yu Harima as Assistant Director
- Kii Tanaka as Character Designer, Animation Director
- Michihiro Tsuchiya as Script Supervisor
- Akio Izutsu as Music Composer
- Kikuhiko Hayashiya as rakugo Supervisor
Stars for the anime include:
- Anna Nagase as Akane Osaki
- Takuya Eguchi as Karashi Nerimaya
- Rie Takahashi as Hikaru Koragi
Akane-banashi is a captivating Japanese manga crafted by writer Yuki Suenaga and artist Takamasa Moue. The story centers on Akane Osaki, a determined teenager chasing the pinnacle of rakugo—a traditional Japanese storytelling art—driven by a personal mission to restore her father’s honor after his expulsion from the rakugo world six years prior. The series’ rakugo elements are meticulously overseen by professional rakugoka Kikuhiko Hayashiya, ensuring authenticity. Serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shōnen Jump since February 2022, Akane-banashi has been compiled into 17 tankōbon volumes as of June 2025. Viz Media brings this vibrant tale to English-speaking audiences in North America.
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