

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.
TV-PG • Animation, Drama • Series • 2026 • 2 seasons
Starring: Anna Nagase

S1 E1 - That Day
Young girl Akane Osaki falls in love with rakugo comic storytelling through watching her father perform. One day, a shocking event derails his career.
Apr 4, 2026 • 25m

S1 E2 - First Performance
Hearing that Master Shiguma is secretly meeting with a young girl, Futatsume Guriko investigates and finds him teaching Akane at a karaoke parlor.
Apr 11, 2026 • 25m

S1 E3 - Senior Apprentices
Akane joins Shiguma's school as an apprentice. The earnest Kyoji Arakawa is tasked with guiding her, but she finds herself stuck doing menial chores.
Apr 19, 2026 • 25m

S1 E4 - Beyond Joy
Akane performs at a nursing home, displaying all she has learned. Kyoji goes next, determined to show her his skill as her elder fellow apprentice.
Apr 25, 2026 • 25m

S1 E5 - Her Path Forward
Akane gets career counseling from her teacher Iwashimizu, known as the Ice Lady, who refuses to acknowledge Akane's dream of becoming a Rakugoka.
May 2, 2026 • 25m

S1 E6 - Terakoya
After learning that Issho will judge the annual student Rakugo championship, Akane gains Shiguma's permission to compete — but on one condition.
May 9, 2026 • 25m

S1 E7 - Karaku Cup
At the Karaku Cup preliminaries, all eyes are on defending champion Karashi and rising voice actor Hikaru Koragi, but Kaisei picks Akane to win.
May 16, 2026 • 25m

S1 E8 - What They Want
As the Karaku Cup finals begin, Karashi wins over the crowd with his bold adapted Rakugo, but head judge Issho's verdict remains to be seen.
May 23, 2026 • 25m

S1 E9 - Performer
At the Karaku Cup finals, Hikaru Koragi performs a sentimental story to prove she is more than just a pretty face. Next, Akane takes the stage.
May 30, 2026 • 25m

S1 E10 - Jugemu
Akane's performance of "Jugemu" takes a subdued approach, providing a pleasant respite for the spectators caught up in the excitement of the contest.
Jun 6, 2026 • 25m

S1 E11 - Answer
Following Akane's bold question, the shrewd Issho makes the reporters leave the room, then reveals the truth about the expulsion incident.
Jun 13, 2026 • 25m

S1 E12 - Graduation
Akane's Karaku Cup win draws attention at school. As graduation nears, her friends chase their own dreams, and Shiguma ponders a stage name for her.
Jun 20, 2026 • 25m
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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.
TV-PG • Animation, Drama • TV Series • 2026