Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju

Name: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
Genre: Animation, Drama
Released: 2016-01-09
Rating: 8
Cast: Tomokazu Seki, Koichi Yamadera, Akira Ishida, Kappei Yamaguchi, Megumi Hayashibara

2016·Series·TV-14·26 min·★ 8.0(63)

Animation Drama More Japanese titles

“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.

▶ Watch trailer

Where to watch Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju in United States

Stream

Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll Amazon Channel

Click a service to open Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.

Where is Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju streaming around the world?

Country	Streaming on	Rent / Buy
United States	Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel	—
United Kingdom	Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel	—
Canada	Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll	—
Australia	Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel	—
France	SFR Play, Anime Digital Network Amazon Channel, M6+, Animation Digital Network	—
Brazil	Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel	—
Japan	Hulu, U-NEXT, NHK On Demand Amazon Channel, FOD	Google Play Movies

About Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju

Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju 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.

Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju 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

#japan#training#friendship#rivalry#coming of age#bromance#based on manga#art#historical#rakugo#anime#performing arts#josei#itan

Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju 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 Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju worth watching?

Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju holds an audience score of 8.0/10 from 63 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation series.

With 2 seasons and 25 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.

If you enjoy animation and drama, Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju

In United States, you can stream Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Click any service above to open it directly.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.