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The Best Episodes of Akane-banashi

Every episode of Akane-banashi ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Akane-banashi!

Best episode
S1E10 Jugemu
9.1166 votes
Worst episode
S1E3 Senior Apprentices
7.7163 votes
Top season
Season 1
8.1avg
Binge time
5h 0m
12 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Akane-banashi Season 1 Episode 10 - Jugemu
    9.1/10(166 votes)

    S1:E10

    Akane's performance of "Jugemu" takes a subdued approach, providing a pleasant respite for the spectators caught up in the excitement of the contest.

    Director:Wang Chihsia
    Writer:Michihiro Tsuchiya

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  2. Akane-banashi Season 1 Episode 1 - That Day
    8.4/10(247 votes)

    S1:E1

    Young girl Akane Osaki falls in love with rakugo comic storytelling through watching her father perform. One day, a shocking event derails his career.

    Director:Yuu Harima
    Writer:Michihiro Tsuchiya

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  3. Akane-banashi Season 1 Episode 7 - Karaku Cup
    8.2/10(136 votes)

    S1:E7

    At the Karaku Cup preliminaries, all eyes are on defending champion Karashi and rising voice actor Hikaru Koragi, but Kaisei picks Akane to win.

    Director:Ryoko Nakano
    Writer:Michihiro Tsuchiya

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  4. Akane-banashi Season 1 Episode 12 - Graduation
    8.2/10(109 votes)

    S1:E12

    Akane's Karaku Cup win draws attention at school. As graduation nears, her friends chase their own dreams, and Shiguma ponders a stage name for her.

    Directors:Yuu Harima, Miwa Sasaki
    Writer:Michihiro Tsuchiya

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  5. Akane-banashi Season 1 Episode 11 - Answer
    8.2/10(108 votes)

    S1:E11

    Following Akane's bold question, the shrewd Issho makes the reporters leave the room, then reveals the truth about the expulsion incident.

    Director:Sora Fujino
    Writer:Michihiro Tsuchiya

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  6. Akane-banashi Season 1 Episode 5 - Her Path Forward
    8.0/10(148 votes)

    S1:E5

    Akane gets career counseling from her teacher Iwashimizu, known as the Ice Lady, who refuses to acknowledge Akane's dream of becoming a Rakugoka.

    Director:Miwa Sasaki
    Writer:Michihiro Tsuchiya

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  7. Akane-banashi Season 1 Episode 2 - First Performance
    7.9/10(186 votes)

    S1:E2

    Hearing that Master Shiguma is secretly meeting with a young girl, Futatsume Guriko investigates and finds him teaching Akane at a karaoke parlor.

    Director:Tsuyoshi Yamane
    Writer:Michihiro Tsuchiya

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  8. Akane-banashi Season 1 Episode 9 - Performer
    7.8/10(114 votes)

    S1:E9

    At the Karaku Cup finals, Hikaru Koragi performs a sentimental story to prove she is more than just a pretty face. Next, Akane takes the stage.

    Director:Mie Oishi
    Writer:Michihiro Tsuchiya

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  9. Akane-banashi Season 1 Episode 6 - Terakoya
    7.8/10(137 votes)

    S1:E6

    After learning that Issho will judge the annual student Rakugo championship, Akane gains Shiguma's permission to compete — but on one condition.

    Director:Hayato Sakai
    Writer:Michihiro Tsuchiya

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  10. Akane-banashi Season 1 Episode 4 - Beyond Joy
    7.8/10(157 votes)

    S1:E4

    Akane performs at a nursing home, displaying all she has learned. Kyoji goes next, determined to show her his skill as her elder fellow apprentice.

    Director:Yusuke Nakagama
    Writer:Michihiro Tsuchiya

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  11. Akane-banashi Season 1 Episode 8 - What They Want
    7.7/10(123 votes)

    S1:E8

    As the Karaku Cup finals begin, Karashi wins over the crowd with his bold adapted Rakugo, but head judge Issho's verdict remains to be seen.

    Directors:Yuu Harima, Shizue Kaneko
    Writer:Michihiro Tsuchiya

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  12. Akane-banashi Season 1 Episode 3 - Senior Apprentices
    7.7/10(163 votes)

    S1:E3

    Akane joins Shiguma's school as an apprentice. The earnest Kyoji Arakawa is tasked with guiding her, but she finds herself stuck doing menial chores.

    Director:Kenta Mimuro
    Writer:Michihiro Tsuchiya

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Best Episodes Summary

"Jugemu" is the best rated episode of Akane-banashi. It scored 9.1/10 from 166 votes. Directed by Wang Chihsia and written by Michihiro Tsuchiya, it aired on June 6, 2026. This episode scored 0.7 points higher than the second highest rated, "That Day".

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