Netflix
★ 8.0 TV Series
Chihayafuru
Storyline
"With only your voice and body—master the art." Akane Ousaki, 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. A passionate and authentic rakugo drama begins now! (Source: TV Asahi, edited)
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Characters & Japanese Voice Cast
Akane Ousaki
Main
VA: Anna Nagase
Hikaru Koragi
Supporting
VA: Rie Takahashi
Karashi Nerimaya
Supporting
VA: Takuya Eguchi
Kaisei Arakawa
Supporting
VA: Akihisa Shiono
Shinta Arakawa
Supporting
VA: Jun Fukuyama
Koguma Arakawa
Supporting
VA: Chiaki Kobayashi
Maikeru Arakawa
Supporting
VA: Nobunaga Shimazaki
Shiguma Arakawa
Supporting
VA: Masaki Terasoma
Machiko Iwashimizu
Supporting
VA: Mariya Ise
Isshou Arakawa
Supporting
VA: Akio Ootsuka
Kyoji Arakawa
Supporting
VA: Youhei Azakami
Masaki Ousaki
Supporting
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Akane-banashi in India?
Akane-banashi is available in India on Netflix. Availability can differ by season and changes over time.
How many episodes does Akane-banashi have?
Akane-banashi has 12 episodes.
Which studio made Akane-banashi?
Akane-banashi is produced by ZEXCS.
Facts from AniList (also listed on MyAnimeList); streaming availability from JustWatch India. Last updated 16 October 2026, 11:16 PM IST. Episode times are Japan broadcast times shown in IST. Spotted a mistake? Write to [email protected].