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Akane-banashi poster
TV Series Finished Spring 2026

Akane-banashi

あかね噺

Drama
★ 7.9AniList score
★ 7.8IMDb
12Episodes
25 minPer episode
ZEXCSStudio
MangaSource

"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… Read more

Watch in India: Netflix

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 Akane Ousaki Main VA: Anna Nagase
Hikaru Koragi Hikaru Koragi Supporting VA: Rie Takahashi
Karashi Nerimaya Karashi Nerimaya Supporting VA: Takuya Eguchi
Kaisei Arakawa Kaisei Arakawa Supporting VA: Akihisa Shiono
Koguma Arakawa Koguma Arakawa Supporting VA: Chiaki Kobayashi
Shinta Arakawa Shinta Arakawa Supporting VA: Jun Fukuyama
Maikeru Arakawa Maikeru Arakawa Supporting VA: Nobunaga Shimazaki
Shiguma Arakawa Shiguma Arakawa Supporting VA: Masaki Terasoma
Machiko Iwashimizu Machiko Iwashimizu Supporting VA: Mariya Ise
Isshou Arakawa Isshou Arakawa Supporting VA: Akio Ootsuka
Kyoji Arakawa Kyoji Arakawa Supporting VA: Youhei Azakami
Masaki Ousaki Masaki Ousaki Supporting VA: Shizuka Itou

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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 1 November 2026, 2:28 AM IST. Episode times are Japan broadcast times shown in IST. Spotted a mistake? Write to [email protected].