The drama anime Akane-banashi, centered on the traditional Japanese storytelling art of rakugo, has arrived on Netflix with English dub and subtitle options. This addition comes ahead of the series' planned Spring 2026 premiere on TV Asahi's IMAnimation block.
Adapted from the manga of the same name, Akane-banashi follows a young woman's journey to follow in her father's footsteps as a rakugo performer and achieve the highest rank. The series explores themes of coming-of-age, revenge, and found family, with a predominantly adult cast.
With a MAL score of 8.05 and currently being watched by nearly 15,000 users, the series is poised to attract fans of character-driven dramas and unique cultural narratives. Zexcs is handling animation duties, with Aniplex producing.
