Anime like Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu: Yotarou Hourou-hen

Akane-banashi

Also known as Akane-banashi.

Studio: ZEXCS , TV Asahi , Aniplex , Shueisha , Cygames , AbemaTV , TV Asahi Music , BS Asahi
Status: Releasing
Genres: Drama

"With only your voice and body—master the art."

Akane Ousaki, 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.

A passionate and authentic rakugo drama begins now!



Tags: Rakugo , Female Protagonist , Acting , Shounen , Coming of Age , Revenge , Work , Found Family , POV , Primarily Adult Cast , School , Family Life , Time Skip , Gyaru

Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu: Sukeroku Futatabi-hen

Also known as Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju.

Studio: Studio DEEN
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama

Unable to forget a performance of "Shinigami" performed by the rakugo master Yakumo in the prison where he was being held, Yotaro's first act upon his release was go right to the theater, where he begged, pleaded, and was finally accepted as Yakumo's live-in apprentice. After years of refining his art, Yotaro was promoted to the rank of Shinuchi and inherited the title of 3rd Generation Sukeroku. For the sake of his master Yakumo, Konatsu, and to change the image of Sukeroku inside them both, what kind of rakugo will Yotaro discover?

This celebrated human drama, based on a story by Haruko Kumota, offers an honest and sympathetic look into the lives and livelihoods of rakugo storytellers in the Showa era.



Tags: Rakugo , Josei , Acting , Elderly Protagonist , Primarily Adult Cast , Male Protagonist , Afterlife , Time Skip , Historical , Suicide , Yakuza , Inseki , Gods , Pregnancy , Age Gap , Memory Manipulation

Joshiraku

Also known as Joshiraku.

Studio: J.C.STAFF , Starchild Records , Mainichi Broadcasting System , Kodansha
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Slice of Life

Marii, Kigurumi, Tetora, Gankyou, and Kukuru deserve a round of applause for keeping the art of Rakugo alive! What’s their secret? Witty, absurd banter of course! These five friends always have something to talk about, no matter how silly the topic.



Tags: Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Meta , Surreal Comedy , Primarily Female Cast , Parody , Satire , Slapstick , Acting , Rakugo , Female Protagonist , Primarily Adult Cast , Otaku Culture , Educational , Urban , Shounen , Nudity , Episodic

Paradise Kiss

Studio: MADHOUSE , Aniplex , Fuji TV , Dentsu
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Drama , Romance , Slice of Life

Hayasaka Yukari is a typical high-school student who listens to her parents and attends school every day. As she starts to question her way of life, she encounters a group of fashion design students who have a clothing label known as "Paradise Kiss." The group needs to find a model to showcase their designs in an up-coming fashion show and decides to pick Yukari. Initially reluctant to be associated with this seemingly eccentric group, she eventually realizes they are really nice people. Furthermore, their passion and enthusiasm to follow their ideals make Yukari realize she has not been enjoying her life and thus motivates her to pursue her own dreams. The story follows Yukari as she gets involved in the group and eventually falls in love with the leader, George.



Tags: Coming of Age , Fashion , Josei , Makeup , Female Protagonist , Ensemble Cast , Modeling , Love Triangle , School , Unrequited Love , Heterosexual , School Club , Transgender , LGBTQ+ Themes , Bisexual , Gender Bending , Boys' Love , Time Skip , Mixed Media