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Akane-banashi

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S1 E12 · Graduation

Saturday, June 20, 2026

About Akane-banashi

Akane-banashi is a drama anime series that premiered on tv asahi on April 4, 2026. It has 2 seasons and 12 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 12 "Graduation", aired on June 20, 2026.

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.

Animation
Drama

Last updated October 11, 2026

Episodes

12 episodes · 2 seasons

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Season 1

2026 · 12 episodes · Last episode: 4 months ago

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.

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E12

12. Graduation

Finale 4 months ago

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.
E11

11. Answer

4 months ago

Following Akane's bold question, the shrewd Issho makes the reporters leave the room, then reveals the truth about the expulsion incident.
E10

10. Jugemu

5 months ago

Akane's performance of "Jugemu" takes a subdued approach, providing a pleasant respite for the spectators caught up in the excitement of the contest.
E9

9. Performer

5 months ago

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.
E8

8. What They Want

5 months ago

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.
E7

7. Karaku Cup

5 months ago

At the Karaku Cup preliminaries, all eyes are on defending champion Karashi and rising voice actor Hikaru Koragi, but Kaisei picks Akane to win.
E6

6. Terakoya

6 months ago

After learning that Issho will judge the annual student Rakugo championship, Akane gains Shiguma's permission to compete — but on one condition.
E5

5. Her Path Forward

6 months ago

Akane gets career counseling from her teacher Iwashimizu, known as the Ice Lady, who refuses to acknowledge Akane's dream of becoming a Rakugoka.
E4

4. Beyond Joy

6 months ago

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.
E3

3. Senior Apprentices

6 months ago

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.
E2

2. First Performance

7 months ago

Hearing that Master Shiguma is secretly meeting with a young girl, Futatsume Guriko investigates and finds him teaching Akane at a karaoke parlor.
E1

1. That Day

7 months ago

Young girl Akane Osaki falls in love with rakugo comic storytelling through watching her father perform. One day, a shocking event derails his career.

Season 2

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Episodes for this season haven't been announced yet.

Cast & crew

Takuya Eguchi

Karashi Nerimaya (voice)
Rie Takahashi

Hikaru Koragi (voice)
Akihisa Shiono

Kaisei Arakawa (voice)
Jun Fukuyama

Shinta Arakawa (Tohru Osaki) (voice)
Nobunaga Shimazaki

Maikeru Arakawa (voice)
Chiaki Kobayashi

Koguma Arakawa (voice)
Yohei Azakami

Kyoji Arakawa (voice)
Seiichiro Yamashita

Guriko Arakawa (voice)
Masaki Terasoma

Shiguma Arakawa (voice)
Akio Otsuka

Issho Arakawa (voice)
Shizuka Itoh

Masaki Osaki (voice)
Fumihiko Tachiki

Zensho Arakawa (voice)
Hiroaki Hirata

Ikken Arakawa (voice)
Kosuke Echigoya

Hakushu Kashiwaya (voice)
Mariya Ise

Machiko Iwashimizu (voice)
Fukushi Ochiai

'Jumbo' Ozaki (voice)

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The most recent episode of Akane-banashi, Season 1 Episode 12 "Graduation", aired on June 20, 2026.

How many seasons of Akane-banashi are there?

Akane-banashi has 2 seasons with 12 episodes in total.

When did Akane-banashi first air?

Akane-banashi first aired on tv asahi on April 4, 2026.

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Show info

Status: Still airing
First aired: April 4, 2026
Latest episode: June 20, 2026
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 12
Network: tv asahi, Shizuoka Asahi TV, ABA
Language: Japanese
Country: JP

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About Akane-banashi

Episodes

12. Graduation

11. Answer

10. Jugemu

9. Performer

8. What They Want

7. Karaku Cup

6. Terakoya

5. Her Path Forward

4. Beyond Joy

3. Senior Apprentices

2. First Performance

1. That Day