Episodes (13)

Episode 1
S01E01 · Episode 1

Jan 09, 2016

After being released from prison, aspiring storyteller Kyoji begs the great actor Kikuhiko to take him as apprentice, and teach him the art of rakugo.

Episode 2
S01E02 · Episode 2

Jan 16, 2016

In the 1930's, two very different boys, the introverted Kikuhiko and the exuberant Hatsutaro, are taken as apprentices by a distinguished rakugo master.

Episode 3
S01E03 · Episode 3

Jan 23, 2016

As Hatsutaro and master Yakumo enlist to fight in WWII, Kikuhiko retreats to the countryside, where his love for rakugo flowers.

Episode 4
S01E04 · Episode 4

Jan 30, 2016

Kikuhiko and Hatsutaro try to make their way in the booming rakugo industry of post-war Japan.

Episode 5
S01E05 · Episode 5

Feb 06, 2016

Forced to play a role outside of his comfort zone, Kikuhiko has his first major artistic success.

Episode 6
S01E06 · Episode 6

Feb 13, 2016

After his successful stage performance, Kikuhiko begins to discover his voice in rakugo.

Episode 7
S01E07 · Episode 7

Feb 20, 2016

Finally in demand as a rakugo artist, Kikuhiko slowly estranges his love, Miyokichi.

Episode 8
S01E08 · Episode 8

Feb 27, 2016

With the prospect of being promoted, Kikuhiko has to break up with Miyokichi. Together with Hatsutaro, he swears to keep the art of rakugo alive.

Episode 9
S01E09 · Episode 9

Mar 05, 2016

After Hatsutaro is expelled by his master, he and Kikuhiko struggle with their future.

Episode 10
S01E10 · Episode 10

Mar 12, 2016

Kikuhiko becomes the eighth generation Yakumo Yurakutei with the death of his master, and finds the peace he had so long been looking for.

Episode 11
S01E11 · Episode 11

Mar 19, 2016

Five years after their break-up, Kikuhiko travels to the countryside to convince Hatsutaro to take up rakugo again.

Episode 12
S01E12 · Episode 12

Mar 26, 2016

Kikuhiko and Hatsutaro prepare to perform together for the first time in years.

Episode 13
S01E13 · Episode 13

Apr 02, 2016

Now that his apprentice Kyoji has been promoted, Kikuhiko reflects on the life he has lived, and the fading art of rakugo.

About

Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju (also know as Shôwa Genroku rakugo shinjû) Season 1 (2016) is released on Jan 09, 2016. Watch Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju online - the Japanese Animation TV series from Japan. Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju is directed by Mamoru Hatakeyama,Naoki Murata,Tarô Kubo,Fujiaki Asari and created by Jun Kumagai with Akira Ishida and Tomokazu Seki.

As know as:

Shôwa Genroku rakugo shinjû, Shôwa Genroku rakugo shinjû, Le Rakugo ou la Vie, Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju, Shôwa Genroku rakugo shinjû(English)

Countries:

Japan

Language:

Japanese

Production Companies:

Studio DEEN

Official Site:

Official site (Japan)

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