Akane-banashi — Season 1, Episode 6: Terakoya
Animation, Drama • 25 min • 1 season, 12 episodes • ★ 8.4/10
Episode synopsis
The Karaku Cup is a Rakugo contest for students. When Akane learns that Issho Arakawa will be presiding as its chief judge, she asks Shiguma for permission to enter. He gives her one condition: To win with "Jugemu". It's a tall order for her to try to win with such a well-known story, so along with Guriko, Akane turns to Koguma Arakawa, the "Terakoya," a grassroots teacher of the Shiguma School, for advice. Koguma's a walking encyclopedia of Rakugo, but...
About Akane-banashi
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.