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The Best Episodes of Akane-banashi Season 1

Every episode of Akane-banashi Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Akane-banashi Season 1!

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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Akane-banashi Season 1 Episode 10 - Jugemu
    9.1/10(164 votes)

    S1:E10

    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

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  2. Akane-banashi Season 1 Episode 12 - Graduation
    8.5/10(107 votes)

    S1:E12

    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.

    Directors:Yuu Harima, Miwa Sasaki
    Writer:Michihiro Tsuchiya

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  3. Akane-banashi Season 1 Episode 1 - That Day
    8.4/10(246 votes)

    S1:E1

    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

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  4. Akane-banashi Season 1 Episode 7 - Karaku Cup
    8.2/10(133 votes)

    S1:E7

    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

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  5. Akane-banashi Season 1 Episode 11 - Answer
    8.2/10(106 votes)

    S1:E11

    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

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  6. Akane-banashi Season 1 Episode 5 - Her Path Forward
    8.0/10(146 votes)

    S1:E5

    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

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  7. Akane-banashi Season 1 Episode 2 - First Performance
    7.9/10(184 votes)

    S1:E2

    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

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  8. Akane-banashi Season 1 Episode 4 - Beyond Joy
    7.8/10(155 votes)

    S1:E4

    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

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  9. Akane-banashi Season 1 Episode 6 - Terakoya
    7.8/10(136 votes)

    S1:E6

    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

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  10. Akane-banashi Season 1 Episode 9 - Performer
    7.8/10(111 votes)

    S1:E9

    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

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  11. Akane-banashi Season 1 Episode 3 - Senior Apprentices
    7.7/10(161 votes)

    S1:E3

    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

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  12. Akane-banashi Season 1 Episode 8 - What They Want
    7.7/10(121 votes)

    S1:E8

    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.

    Directors:Yuu Harima, Shizue Kaneko
    Writer:Michihiro Tsuchiya

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Jugemu" is the best rated episode of "Akane-banashi" season 1. It scored 9.1/10 based on 164 votes. Directed by Wang Chihsia and written by Michihiro Tsuchiya, it aired on 6/6/2026. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Graduation".