Descending Stories
“Flourishing Shōwa – Rakugo Double Suicide”
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.
Where to watch Descending Stories in United States
Can I watch Descending Stories in United States? Yes — you can stream Descending Stories in United States on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, and Netflix Standard with Ads.
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Where is Descending Stories streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| United Kingdom | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix Standard with Ads, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| Germany | Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix Standard with Ads, SFR Play, Anime Digital Network Amazon Channel, M6+ | — |
| Brazil | Crunchyroll, Netflix Standard with Ads, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT, Netflix Standard with Ads, NHK On Demand Amazon Channel | Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Descending Stories
Descending Stories is a 2016 Japanese-language animation and drama series. The cast is led by Tomokazu Seki, Koichi Yamadera, Akira Ishida. It spans 2 seasons and 25 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 8.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Descending Stories was produced by Studio Deen, Starchild Records, and King Records and made in Japan. It was first aired on January 9, 2016, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- First aired
- January 9, 2016
- Last aired
- March 25, 2017
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 2 (25 episodes)
- Network
- MBS, TBS
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Studio Deen, Starchild Records, King Records
Descending Stories cast & crew
The cast features Tomokazu Seki as Yotarou (voice), Koichi Yamadera as Sukeroku Yuurakutei (voice), Akira Ishida as Yakumo Yuurakutei (voice), Kappei Yamaguchi as Amaken (voice), Megumi Hayashibara as Miyokichi (voice), and Yu Kobayashi as Konatsu (voice).
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Asahiko Koshiyama and it was produced by Akiko Yada and Yoshihiko Yamazaki.
Is Descending Stories worth watching?
Descending Stories holds an audience score of 8.0/10 from 63 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed animation series.
With 2 seasons and 25 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy animation and drama, Descending Stories is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Descending Stories
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Cast of Descending Stories
Tomokazu Seki
Yotarou (voice)
Koichi Yamadera
Sukeroku Yuurakutei (voice)
Akira Ishida
Yakumo Yuurakutei (voice)
Kappei Yamaguchi
Amaken (voice)
Megumi Hayashibara
Miyokichi (voice)
Yu Kobayashi
Konatsu (voice)
Toshihiko Seki
Eisuke Higuchi (voice)
Shigeru Ushiyama
Matsuda (voice)
Koji Yusa
Mangetsu Tsuburaya (voice)
Ayaka Asai
Koyuki (voice)
Mikako Komatsu
Shinnosuke (voice)
Yuki Ono
Shinnosuke (adult) (voice)
Descending Stories — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Descending Stories in United States?
Descending Stories is streaming on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Descending Stories on Crunchyroll?
Yes — Descending Stories is currently available on Crunchyroll in United States.
▸What language is Descending Stories in?
Descending Stories is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Descending Stories are there?
Descending Stories has 2 seasons with 25 episodes in total.
▸What is Descending Stories rated?
Descending Stories is rated TV-14. It holds a 8.0/10 audience score from 63 ratings.
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