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Anna NagaseKellen GoffSôshirô HoriMariya IseJenny YokoboriSeiichiro Yamashita
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| S1 | 8.1 | 8.4 | 7.9 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 9.1 | 8.2 | 8.2 |
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About
As a child, Akane witnesses a shocking event during her father's career-defining show. Now in high school, she vows to reach the art's highest rank.
"And so, here begins a story."
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Season 12026
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Akane Osaki, 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.
| Ep | Title | Rating | Yours | Votes | Runtime | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ | 1 | Ano Hi | 8.4 | 243 | 25 min | |
| ▶ | 2 | Hatsu Kôza | 7.9 | 182 | 25 min | |
| ▶ | 3 | Anideshi | 7.7 | 161 | 25 min | |
| ▶ | 4 | Yorokobi no Saki | 7.8 | 155 | 25 min | |
| ▶ | 5 | Susumu Michi | 8.0 | 146 | 25 min | |
| ▶ | 6 | Terakoya | 7.8 | 134 | 25 min | |
| ▶ | 7 | Karaku Hai | 8.2 | 132 | 25 min | |
| ▶ | 8 | Needs | 7.7 | 120 | 25 min | |
| ▶ | 9 | Hyôgensha | 7.8 | 112 | 25 min | |
| ▶ | 10 | Jugemu | 9.1 | 164 | 25 min | |
| ▶ | 11 | Kotae | 8.2 | 106 | 25 min | |
| ▶ | 12 | Sotsugyô | 8.2 | 107 | 25 min |
Full Cast & Crew
Cast
Anna Nagase Akane Osaki
Kellen Goff Karashi Nerimaya
Sôshirô Hori Audience, Audience Man, Karaku Cup Staff
Mariya Ise Machiko Iwashimizu
Jenny Yokobori Machiko Iwashimizu
Seiichiro Yamashita Guriko Arakawa
Abby Trott Akane Osaki
Mona Marshall Saki Yoshino
Matt Shipman Additional, Kaisei Arakawa
Xander Mobus Shinta Arakawa