On Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 10:30 PM, the special program "TV Anime 'Akane-banashi' Pre-Broadcast Live Roundtable!" was broadcast exclusively for free on ABEMA to celebrate the anime’s premiere.
Akane-banashi is an authentic Rakugo story currently serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump (Shueisha). The story follows Akane Ōsaki, a young girl captivated by her father’s magical Rakugo performances. After a pivotal incident surrounding her father’s "Shin'uchi Promotion Exam," Akane dives into the world of Rakugo herself, aiming to reach the highest rank of Shin'uchi.
![[Photos/Images] Special Report: TV Anime "Akane-banashi" Pre-Broadcast Program! Anna Nagase, Rie Takahashi, and Akihisa Shiono Discuss the Charm of Rakugo 1st](https://times-abema.ismcdn.jp/mwimgs/c/d/724w/img_cd54fa40a09a8234b345d9fbfedbe9233202982.jpg)
