Akane-banashi
2026 Running TV Asahi
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.
In short
Akane-banashi (premiered 4 April 2026). Status: Running. Platform: TV Asahi. 12 episodes, 1 × Season.
Seasons (1 · 12 episodes)
12
Cast
Anna Nagase
Akane Ousaki
Jun Fukuyama
Shinta Arakawa
Seiichirō Yamashita
Guriko Arakawa
Masaki Terasoma
Shiguma Arakawa
Akio Ohtsuka
Isshou Arakawa
Takuya Eguchi
Karashi Nerimaya
Rie Takahashi
Hikaru Kouragi
Nobunaga Shimazaki
Maikeru Arakawa
Chiaki Kobayashi
Koguma Arakawa
Yōhei Azakami
Kyouji Arakawa
Akihisa Shiono
Isei Arakawa
FAQ
When does “Akane-banashi” premiere?
“Akane-banashi” premiered on 4 April 2026. Upcoming episodes and any new seasons are listed in the Seans release calendar, updated daily from TVmaze data.
Where can you watch “Akane-banashi”?
“Akane-banashi” is associated with TV Asahi. Availability may vary by region — check the Seans calendar for air dates and confirm the offer in your streaming service.
How many episodes are in season 1 of “Akane-banashi”?
Season 1 of “Akane-banashi” has 12 episodes according to TVmaze. The full episode list with air dates is below — mark watched episodes and track your progress for free.
Will “Akane-banashi” get another season?
“Akane-banashi” status is “Running”. If production is ongoing, Seans will show new episode dates in the release calendar. Tracking the show in your library (free, no account) makes it easy to stay up to date.
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source: TVmaze