Joshiraku

Also known as: じょしらく

Joshiraku is a TV series by J.C.STAFF that premiered in Summer 2012. It is finished airing with 13 episodes of about 24 minutes each. Genres: Comedy, Slice of Life. Average AniList score: 7.3/10.

Synopsis

Marii, Kigurumi, Tetora, Gankyou, and Kukuru deserve a round of applause for keeping the art of Rakugo alive! What’s their secret? Witty, absurd banter of course! These five friends always have something to talk about, no matter how silly the topic.

(Source: VRV)

Joshiraku episodes

1. Episode 1: Normal Dialogue / Different Clothes / Shouting Instructions — aired July 6, 2012
2. Episode 2: Backstage Riches / Three Towers and a Vow / Cold Girl — aired July 13, 2012
3. Episode 3: Heartless Bath / Going to Asakusa / Sanada`s Little Zoo — aired July 20, 2012
4. Episode 4: The Young Girl With Glasses / A Good, Good Fort / Eyes of the Rabbit — aired July 27, 2012
5. Episode 5: Praise the Girl / Small Holey Town / Farewell to Glasses — aired August 3, 2012
6. Episode 6: Four Wows / Musashi Scenery / The Servant`s Vengeance — aired August 11, 2012
7. Episode 7: Yankees are Scary / Fish Story / Backstage Files — aired August 17, 2012
8. Episode 8: Bag of Gold / Totter / Is It Over Yet? — aired August 24, 2012
9. Episode 9: Butt-tofu / The Bear of Ueno / Sleep Talking — aired August 31, 2012
10. Episode 10: Pumpkin Band / Battle of Shinjuku / Cavity Shore — aired September 7, 2012
11. Episode 11: Family Play / Sakai Five / Tree Tragedy — aired September 14, 2012
12. Episode 12: The Dreamer Strikes Back / Gotta / Blacks — aired September 21, 2012
13. Episode 13: Character Guts / Mighty Akiba / Extra Lectures — aired September 28, 2012

Main characters

• Marii Buratei (Main) — voiced by Ayane Sakura
• Kigurumi Haroukitei (Main) — voiced by Kotori Koiwai
• Tetora Bouhatei (Main) — voiced by Nozomi Yamamoto
• Gankyou Kuurubiyuutei (Main) — voiced by Yoshino Nanjou
• Kukuru Anrakutei (Main) — voiced by Saori Gotou
• Mask (Supporting) — voiced by Aoi Yuuki
• Uzannu Uzatei (Supporting) — voiced by Ryouko Shintani

Related anime

• Sequel: Joshiraku OVA

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Genres: Comedy, Slice of Life · Season: Summer 2012