Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
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When a certain man is released from prison, he knows exactly where he's heading first. After falling in love with a traditional comic storyteller's rendition of the story called "Shinigami," he is determined to become his apprentice. The performer, Yakumo, has never taken an apprentice before, but to everyone's surprise, he accepts the eager ex-prisoner, nicknaming him "Yotaro." As Yotaro happily begins his new life, he meets others in Yakumo's life, including Yakumo's ward Konatsu. Konatsu was the daughter of a famous storyteller, and Yakumo took her in after her father's tragic death. Konatsu loved her father's storytelling, and would love to become a performer in her own right—but that path is not available for women.
Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju is a show that explores themes of japan, training, friendship. It also touches on rivalry and coming of age and bromance.
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Tomokazu Seki, Koichi Yamadera, Akira Ishida, Kappei Yamaguchi, Megumi Hayashibara, Yu Kobayashi, Toshihiko Seki, Shigeru Ushiyama, Koji Yusa, Ayaka Asai
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Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
2 Seasons • 25 Episodes
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When a certain man is released from prison, he knows exactly where he's heading first. After falling in love with a traditional comic storyteller's rendition of the story called "Shinigami," he is determined to become his apprentice. The performer, Yakumo, has never taken an apprentice before, but to everyone's surprise, he accepts the eager ex-prisoner, nicknaming him "Yotaro." As Yotaro happily begins his new life, he meets others in Yakumo's life, including Yakumo's ward Konatsu. Konatsu was the daughter of a famous storyteller, and Yakumo took her in after her father's tragic death. Konatsu loved her father's storytelling, and would love to become a performer in her own right—but that path is not available for women.
Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju is a show that explores themes of japan, training, friendship. It also touches on rivalry and coming of age and bromance.
Cast
Tomokazu Seki, Koichi Yamadera, Akira Ishida, Kappei Yamaguchi, Megumi Hayashibara, Yu Kobayashi, Toshihiko Seki, Shigeru Ushiyama, Koji Yusa, Ayaka Asai
japan · training · friendship · rivalry · coming of age · bromance · based on manga · art · historical · rakugo
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Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju is streaming on Crunchyroll. Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju is streaming on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Availability last verified March 2, 2026.
