Akane-banashi

In the traditional performing art of rakugo, where a lone storyteller captivates an audience using only voice and gesture, a young girl's destiny is forged. Akane-banashi follows Akane Arakawa, whose childhood was illuminated by her father's masterful performances. After a pivotal event shakes her world, her admiration transforms into a burning resolve.

Years later, as a determined high school student, Akane steps onto the path to become a shin'uchi—a master rank storyteller. The anime chronicles her passionate journey through the highly competitive and rigorous world of rakugo, exploring themes of legacy, artistic passion, and the relentless pursuit of a dream against all odds.