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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.

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Season 1

8.0/101 votes
Jugemu
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/6/2026
Akane's performance of "Jugemu" takes a subdued approach, providing a pleasant respite for the spectators caught up in the excitement of the contest.
Director: Wang Chihsia
Writer: Michihiro Tsuchiya
8.0/101 votes
Answer
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 6/13/2026
Following Akane's bold question, the shrewd Issho makes the reporters leave the room, then reveals the truth about the expulsion incident.
Director: Sora Fujino
Writer: Michihiro Tsuchiya
7.8/104 votes
First Performance
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/11/2026
Hearing that Master Shiguma is secretly meeting with a young girl, Futatsume Guriko investigates and finds him teaching Akane at a karaoke parlor.
Director: Tsuyoshi Yamane
Writer: Michihiro Tsuchiya
7.7/102 votes
Senior Apprentices
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/19/2026
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.
Director: Kenta Mimuro
Writer: Michihiro Tsuchiya
7.7/103 votes
Karaku Cup
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/16/2026
At the Karaku Cup preliminaries, all eyes are on defending champion Karashi and rising voice actor Hikaru Koragi, but Kaisei picks Akane to win.
Director: Ryoko Nakano
Writer: Michihiro Tsuchiya
7.5/104 votes
That Day
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/4/2026
Young girl Akane Osaki falls in love with rakugo comic storytelling through watching her father perform. One day, a shocking event derails his career.
Director: Yuu Harima
Writer: Michihiro Tsuchiya
7.5/102 votes
Beyond Joy
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/25/2026
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.
Director: Yusuke Nakagama
Writer: Michihiro Tsuchiya
7.5/102 votes
Her Path Forward
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/2/2026
Akane gets career counseling from her teacher Iwashimizu, known as the Ice Lady, who refuses to acknowledge Akane's dream of becoming a Rakugoka.
Director: Miwa Sasaki
Writer: Michihiro Tsuchiya
7.0/103 votes
Terakoya
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/9/2026
After learning that Issho will judge the annual student Rakugo championship, Akane gains Shiguma's permission to compete — but on one condition.
Director: Hayato Sakai
Writer: Michihiro Tsuchiya
7.0/101 votes
Performer
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 5/30/2026
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.
Director: Mie Oishi
Writer: Michihiro Tsuchiya
5.5/102 votes
What They Want
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/23/2026
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.
Director: Yuu Harima, Shizue Kaneko
Writer: Michihiro Tsuchiya
N/A/100 votes
Graduation
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 6/20/2026
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.
Director: Yuu Harima, Miwa Sasaki
Writer: Michihiro Tsuchiya