Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju

When a certain man is released from prison, he knows exactly where he's heading first. After falling in love with a traditional comic storyteller's rendition of the story called "Shinigami," he is determined to become his apprentice. The performer, Yakumo, has never taken an apprentice before, but to everyone's surprise, he accepts the eager ex-prisoner, nicknaming him "Yotaro." As Yotaro happily begins his new life, he meets others in Yakumo's life, including Yakumo's ward Konatsu. Konatsu was the daughter of a famous storyteller, and Yakumo took her in after her father's tragic death. Konatsu loved her father's storytelling, and would love to become a performer in her own right—but that path is not available for women.

This production, originally released in 2016, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Animation, Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.9 across its 2 seasons.

• Storyline Highlights:
• • Explores themes within Animation and Drama.
• • Produced in Japan.
• • Original Language: Japanese.