Name: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
Released: 2016-01-09T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Akira Ishida, Kōichi Yamadera, Tomokazu Seki

TV Show · Animation

An ex-convict finds inspiration from a master of comedic storytelling and devotes himself to a new life as his apprentice to study the performance art known as rakugo.

2016 · 47m

Starring Akira Ishida, Kōichi Yamadera, Tomokazu Seki

Director Mamoru Hatakeyama

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

Former convict Yotaro seeks out Yurakutei Yakumo, a storyteller who gave a memorable performance in his prison, and begs to become the man's apprentice.
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

Yakumo begins the story of the promise he made with Sukeroku, starting with how they met and began practising rakugo.
EPISODE 3

Episode 3

After their first performance, Kikuhiko keenly feels the difference in skill between himself and Hatsutaro, who recommends he try erotic stories.
EPISODE 4

Episode 4

Kikuhiko and Hatsutaro, promoted to futatsume, leave their master's house to live an impoverished life on their own.
EPISODE 5

Episode 5

Sukeroku's success in performing, charming girls, and navigating life in general annoys Kikuhiko and sparks jealousy within him.
EPISODE 6

Episode 6

Kikuhiko is feeling better about himself after the success of the play; Sukeroku asks Kikuhiko what motivates him to perform.