ASIAN DRAMA / Japan
Akane-banashi (2026)
あかね噺
JapanTV series
And so, here begins a story.
Overview
As a child, Akane witnesses a shocking event during her father's career-defining show. Now in high school, she vows to reach the art's highest rank.
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Anna NagaseAkane Osaki (voice)
Takuya EguchiKarashi Nerimaya (voice)
Rie TakahashiHikaru Koragi (voice)
Akihisa ShionoKaisei Arakawa (voice)
Jun FukuyamaShinta Arakawa (Tohru Osaki) (voice)
Nobunaga ShimazakiMaikeru Arakawa (voice)BEHIND THE CAMERA
Key crew
Ahn Yeong-yuAnimation DirectorAika MatsumotoKey AnimationAkio IzutsuOriginal Music ComposerAkira HayashiProduction AssistantAmeeCompositing ArtistAn Ha-yeongKey AnimationAoi GogoOpening/Ending AnimationAsaokaKey AnimationAtsuhiro IwakamiOtherAtsuko OkuiCompositing ArtistAtsuko ShibataCompositing ArtistAyaka TakahashiKey Animation
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Season 2TBA · 0 episodesExplore season and episodes ↗View all seasons ↗THE STORY CONTINUES
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S1 E12
Graduation
After winning the Karaku Cup, Akane suddenly finds herself in the spotlight at school. But unconvinced that her perfor…
S1 E11
Answer
Following Akane's bold question, the shrewd Issho makes the reporters leave the room, then reveals the truth about the …
S1 E10
Jugemu
Akane's performance of "Jugemu" takes a subdued approach, providing a pleasant respite for the spectators caught up in …
S1 E9
Performer
At the Karaku Cup finals, Hikaru Koragi performs a sentimental story to prove she is more than just a pretty face. Next…
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