[Photos/Images] The Charm of "Akane-banashi" is its "Glittering Grit"!? A Discussion on "Shonen Jump Heat" and "Humanity" at AnimeJapan Stage [Event Report] 1st Zoom in

With the premiere of the first episode of the TV anime Akane-banashi just around the corner, a special stage event was held on Saturday, March 28, at the Aniplex booth during "AnimeJapan 2026."
Akane-banashi is an authentic rakugo (traditional Japanese comedic storytelling) saga currently serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump (Shueisha), created by writer Yuki Suenaga and illustrator Takamasa Moue. The anime broadcast will begin on Saturday, April 4, at 11:30 PM on the "IMAnimation" block across 24 stations nationwide via the TV Asahi network, with advance streaming available on ABEMA starting Sunday, April 5, at 12:00 AM.
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