

Web series
Akane-banashi
And so, here begins a story.
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.
- Status
- Returning Series
- Type
- Scripted
- Last aired
- 2026-06-20
- Language
- Japanese
tv asahi
Nagoya TV
KBC
ABC TV
NCC
OAB
ABA
Niigata Television Network 21
khb
KFB
HOME
KSB
Kagoshima Broadcasting
Iwate Asahi TV
Akita Asahi Broadcasting
Yamagata Television System
Shizuoka Asahi TV
Asahi Broadcasting Nagano
Hokuriku Asahi Broadcasting
Ehime Asahi TV
Yamaguchi Asahi Broadcasting
Kumamoto Asahi Broadcasting
Ryu-Q Asahi Broadcasting
- competition
- ambition
- training
- rivalry
- coming of age
- based on manga
- high school student
- storytelling
- personal growth
- shounen
- rakugo
- anime
Seasons

Season 1
12 episodes · 2026
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.
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Season 2
0 episodes · —
No season synopsis available yet.
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Behind the camera
Produced in
Japan
Where to watch
Availability for India. Provided by JustWatch through the TMDB API.
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Air dates
- First aired
- 2026-04-04
- Latest episode
- 2026-06-20
- Status
- Returning Series
- Next release
- In production
- Season 14 Apr 2026
- Season 2TBA
Frequently asked questions
Akane-banashi is streaming on Netflix in India. Use the official Watch now links in the Where to watch section above.
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