Is Akane-banashi coming back?
Akane-banashi (2026–present) — anime on TV Asahi
The answer: Yes — returns today.
Next episode · S01E06 · "Terakoya" · on TV Asahi
1season
12episodes
7upcoming
About Akane-banashi
Akane Osaki, 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.
Akane-banashi episode schedule
7 upcoming · 5 aired . Next episode: May 9, 2026.
Upcoming · 7
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2026 | S1·E6 | Terakoya |
| May 16, 2026 | S1·E7 | Episode 7 |
| May 23, 2026 | S1·E8 | Episode 8 |
| May 30, 2026 | S1·E9 | Episode 9 |
| June 6, 2026 | S1·E10 | Episode 10 |
| June 13, 2026 | S1·E11 | Episode 11 |
| June 20, 2026 | S1·E12 | Episode 12 |
Aired · 5
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2026 | S1·E5 | Her Path Forward |
| April 25, 2026 | S1·E4 | Beyond Joy |
| April 18, 2026 | S1·E3 | Senior Apprentices |
| April 11, 2026 | S1·E2 | First Performance |
| April 4, 2026 | S1·E1 | On That Day |
Akane-banashi cast
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Anna Nagaseas Akane Ousaki -
Takuya Eguchias Karashi Nerimaya -
Rie Takahashias Hikaru Kouragi -
Akihisa Shionoas Isei Arakawa -
Jun Fukuyamaas Shinta Arakawa -
Nobunaga Shimazakias Maikeru Arakawa -
Chiaki Kobayashias Koguma Arakawa -
Yōhei Azakamias Kyouji Arakawa -
Seiichirō Yamashitaas Guriko Arakawa -
Masaki Terasomaas Shiguma Arakawa -
Akio Ohtsukaas Isshou Arakawa