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Akane-banashi

Akane-banashi
Score ★ 7.90
Status Finished Airing
Year 2026
Season Spring
Episodes 12
Type TV
Studio ZEXCS
Drama

"With only your voice and body—master the art."



Akane Ousaki, 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.


A passionate and authentic rakugo drama begins now!



(Source: TV Asahi, edited)

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Episodes (12)

12/12 episodes available

Akane-banashi Info

Japanese Title Akane-banashi
Type TV
Episodes 12
Status Finished Airing
Premiered Spring 2026
Audio Japanese (English Sub), English Dub, French, Portuguese
Studios ZEXCS
Genres Drama
Score 7.90 / 10

Akane-banashi Characters & Voice Actors

Akane Ousaki from Akane-banashi

Akane Ousaki

Main
Abby Trott
Japanese
Abby Trott, Japanese voice of Akane Ousaki
Abby Trott
English
Abby Trott, English voice of Akane Ousaki
Karashi Nerimaya from Akane-banashi

Karashi Nerimaya

Supporting
Kellen Goff
Japanese
Kellen Goff, Japanese voice of Karashi Nerimaya
Kellen Goff
English
Kellen Goff, English voice of Karashi Nerimaya
Hikaru Koragi from Akane-banashi

Hikaru Koragi

Supporting
Anne Yatco
Japanese
Anne Yatco, Japanese voice of Hikaru Koragi
Anne Yatco
English
Anne Yatco, English voice of Hikaru Koragi
Kaisei Arakawa from Akane-banashi

Kaisei Arakawa

Supporting
Matt Shipman
Japanese
Matt Shipman, Japanese voice of Kaisei Arakawa
Matt Shipman
English
Matt Shipman, English voice of Kaisei Arakawa
Shinta Arakawa from Akane-banashi

Shinta Arakawa

Supporting
Xander Mobus
Japanese
Xander Mobus, Japanese voice of Shinta Arakawa
Xander Mobus
English
Xander Mobus, English voice of Shinta Arakawa
Maikeru Arakawa from Akane-banashi

Maikeru Arakawa

Supporting
Landon McDonald
Japanese
Landon McDonald, Japanese voice of Maikeru Arakawa
Landon McDonald
English
Landon McDonald, English voice of Maikeru Arakawa
Koguma Arakawa from Akane-banashi

Koguma Arakawa

Supporting
Khoi Dao
Japanese
Khoi Dao, Japanese voice of Koguma Arakawa
Khoi Dao
English
Khoi Dao, English voice of Koguma Arakawa
Kyoji Arakawa from Akane-banashi

Kyoji Arakawa

Supporting
Jonathon Ha
Japanese
Jonathon Ha, Japanese voice of Kyoji Arakawa
Jonathon Ha
English
Jonathon Ha, English voice of Kyoji Arakawa
Guriko Arakawa from Akane-banashi

Guriko Arakawa

Supporting
Darius Johnson
Japanese
Darius Johnson, Japanese voice of Guriko Arakawa
Darius Johnson
English
Darius Johnson, English voice of Guriko Arakawa
Shiguma Arakawa from Akane-banashi

Shiguma Arakawa

Supporting
Brook Chalmers
Japanese
Brook Chalmers, Japanese voice of Shiguma Arakawa
Brook Chalmers
English
Brook Chalmers, English voice of Shiguma Arakawa
Isshou Arakawa from Akane-banashi

Isshou Arakawa

Supporting
Evan Lee
Japanese
Evan Lee, Japanese voice of Isshou Arakawa
Evan Lee
English
Evan Lee, English voice of Isshou Arakawa
Masaki Ousaki from Akane-banashi

Masaki Ousaki

Supporting
Rebecca Wang
Japanese
Rebecca Wang, Japanese voice of Masaki Ousaki
Rebecca Wang
English
Rebecca Wang, English voice of Masaki Ousaki
Zensho Arakawa from Akane-banashi

Zensho Arakawa

Supporting
Rich Brown
Japanese
Rich Brown, Japanese voice of Zensho Arakawa
Rich Brown
English
Rich Brown, English voice of Zensho Arakawa
Saki Yoshino from Akane-banashi

Saki Yoshino

Supporting
Mona Marshall
Japanese
Mona Marshall, Japanese voice of Saki Yoshino
Mona Marshall
English
Mona Marshall, English voice of Saki Yoshino
Kimihisa Kashio from Akane-banashi

Kimihisa Kashio

Supporting
Clifford Chapin
Japanese
Clifford Chapin, Japanese voice of Kimihisa Kashio
Clifford Chapin
English
Clifford Chapin, English voice of Kimihisa Kashio
Jumbo Ozaki from Akane-banashi

Jumbo Ozaki

Supporting
Mick Lauer
Japanese
Mick Lauer, Japanese voice of Jumbo Ozaki
Mick Lauer
English
Mick Lauer, English voice of Jumbo Ozaki
Ikken Arakawa from Akane-banashi

Ikken Arakawa

Supporting
Kirk Thornton
Japanese
Kirk Thornton, Japanese voice of Ikken Arakawa
Kirk Thornton
English
Kirk Thornton, English voice of Ikken Arakawa
Ozaki Mama from Akane-banashi

Ozaki Mama

Supporting
Dorah Fine
Japanese
Dorah Fine, Japanese voice of Ozaki Mama
Dorah Fine
English
Dorah Fine, English voice of Ozaki Mama
Yanagiya Sensei from Akane-banashi

Yanagiya Sensei

Supporting
Kirk Thornton
Japanese
Kirk Thornton, Japanese voice of Yanagiya Sensei
Kirk Thornton
English
Kirk Thornton, English voice of Yanagiya Sensei
Machiko Iwashimizu from Akane-banashi

Machiko Iwashimizu

Supporting
Jenny Yokobori
Japanese
Jenny Yokobori, Japanese voice of Machiko Iwashimizu
Jenny Yokobori
English
Jenny Yokobori, English voice of Machiko Iwashimizu
Sae Komi from Akane-banashi

Sae Komi

Supporting
Erica Mendez
Japanese
Erica Mendez, Japanese voice of Sae Komi
Erica Mendez
English
Erica Mendez, English voice of Sae Komi
Ryujaku Sakaki from Akane-banashi

Ryujaku Sakaki

Supporting
Andrew Russell
Japanese
Andrew Russell, Japanese voice of Ryujaku Sakaki
Andrew Russell
English
Andrew Russell, English voice of Ryujaku Sakaki
Shirasu Kashiwaya from Akane-banashi

Shirasu Kashiwaya

Supporting
Brent Mukai
Japanese
Brent Mukai, Japanese voice of Shirasu Kashiwaya
Brent Mukai
English
Brent Mukai, English voice of Shirasu Kashiwaya
Mamoru Mikuriya from Akane-banashi

Mamoru Mikuriya

Supporting
Landon McDonald
Japanese
Landon McDonald, Japanese voice of Mamoru Mikuriya
Landon McDonald
English
Landon McDonald, English voice of Mamoru Mikuriya
Hiiragi from Akane-banashi

Hiiragi

Supporting
Laura Stahl
Japanese
Laura Stahl, Japanese voice of Hiiragi
Laura Stahl
English
Laura Stahl, English voice of Hiiragi
Character and cast data: AniList.

Watch Akane-banashi Online

Akane-banashi is a Drama anime TV series animated by ZEXCS, first released in Spring 2026. The series runs 12 episodes.

Stream Akane-banashi online free in HD on Anime4Soul. 12 episodes are available to watch now with English subtitles, and the player's SUB / DUB switch plays the English dub whenever one has been released. French and Portuguese versions are available from the language menu.

Main characters include Akane Ousaki (voiced by Abby Trott).

Akane-banashi FAQ

Where can I watch Akane-banashi online?

You can watch all 12 available episodes of Akane-banashi online free on Anime4Soul, streaming in HD with English subtitles. The player also has an English Dub switch and French and Portuguese audio.

How many episodes does Akane-banashi have?

Akane-banashi has 12 episodes.

When did Akane-banashi come out?

Akane-banashi premiered in Spring 2026. Status: Finished Airing.

Which studio animated Akane-banashi?

Akane-banashi was animated by ZEXCS.

Who voices Akane Ousaki in Akane-banashi?

Akane Ousaki is voiced by Abby Trott in Japanese and by Abby Trott in the English dub.

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