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Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju

2016·Series·TV-14·26 min·8.0(63)

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.

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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
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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.

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Cast of Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju

Tomokazu Seki

Tomokazu Seki

Yotarou (voice)

Koichi Yamadera

Koichi Yamadera

Sukeroku Yuurakutei (voice)

Akira Ishida

Akira Ishida

Yakumo Yuurakutei (voice)

Kappei Yamaguchi

Kappei Yamaguchi

Amaken (voice)

Megumi Hayashibara

Megumi Hayashibara

Miyokichi (voice)

Yu Kobayashi

Yu Kobayashi

Konatsu (voice)

Toshihiko Seki

Toshihiko Seki

Eisuke Higuchi (voice)

Shigeru Ushiyama

Shigeru Ushiyama

Matsuda (voice)

Koji Yusa

Koji Yusa

Mangetsu Tsuburaya (voice)

Ayaka Asai

Ayaka Asai

Koyuki (voice)

Mikako Komatsu

Mikako Komatsu

Shinnosuke (voice)

Yuki Ono

Yuki Ono

Shinnosuke (adult) (voice)

Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju — FAQs

Where can I watch Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju in United States?

Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju is streaming on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel in United States.

Is Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju on Crunchyroll?

Yes — Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju is currently available on Crunchyroll in United States.

What language is Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju in?

Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How many seasons of Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju are there?

Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju has 2 seasons with 25 episodes in total.

What is Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju rated?

Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju is rated TV-14. It holds a 8.0/10 audience score from 63 ratings.

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