Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu
Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
- Score
- 8.4
- Rank
- #110
- Popularity
- N/A
- Members
- 83,162
- Status
- FINISHED
- Episodes
- 13
- Type
- TV
The story revolves around a mature prisoner who was released on good behavior during Japan's Shouwa Genroku era (1960s to early 1970s). He is called Yotarou by others, a term that means an "anti-hero" or a "dim-witted man." When he returns to society, he starts a new life in rakugo (comic storytelling). Touched by Yakumo's role as the "grim reaper," he asks the master to take him in as an apprentice. Most of the season delves into Yakumo's own past during World War II and the years afterward. (Source: Anime News Network) Note: The first episode aired with a runtime of 48 minutes as opposed to the standard 24 minute long episode.
Characters & Staff
Yakumo Yuurakutei
MAIN · Akira Ishida
Sukeroku Yuurakutei
MAIN · Kouichi Yamadera
Yotarou
SUPPORTING · Tomokazu Seki
Miyokichi
SUPPORTING · Megumi Hayashibara
Konatsu
SUPPORTING · Yuu Kobayashi
Amaken
SUPPORTING · Kappei Yamaguchi
Matsuda
SUPPORTING · Shigeru Ushiyama
Ochiyo
SUPPORTING · Yui Itou
Mangetsu Tsuburaya
SUPPORTING · Kouji Yusa
Yakuza Aniki
SUPPORTING · Yasuyuki Kase
Yakumo Yuurakutei
SUPPORTING · Hiroshi Yanaka
Haruko Kumota
Original Creator
Shinichi Omata
Director
Jun Kumagai
Series Composition
Mieko Hosoi
Character Design
Ayano Oowada
Prop Design
Masaki Mayuzumi
Art DirectorMasaki Mayuzumi
Art DesignHitomi Sano
Color Design
Shigemitsu Hamao
Director of Photography
Rie Matsubara
Editing
Kouji Tsujitani
Sound Director
Katsuhiro Nakajima
Sound EffectsRelations
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Among the most fulfilling, cathartic storytelling I've ever watched, Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu reigns supreme.
Read full reviewEssentially, this story is worth telling, and even more so, worth listening to.
Read full reviewThe Story of a Storyteller Who Has Many Stories to Tell.
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