Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju

Also known as: Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu / 昭和元禄落語心中

Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju is a TV series by Studio DEEN that premiered in Winter 2016. It is finished airing with 13 episodes of about 24 minutes each. Genres: Drama. Average AniList score: 8.4/10.

Synopsis

The story revolves around a mature prisoner who was released on good behavior during Japan's Shouwa Genroku era (1960s to early 1970s). He is called Yotarou by others, a term that means an "anti-hero" or a "dim-witted man." When he returns to society, he starts a new life in rakugo (comic storytelling). Touched by Yakumo's role as the "grim reaper," he asks the master to take him in as an apprentice. Most of the season delves into Yakumo's own past during World War II and the years afterward.

(Source: Anime News Network)

Note: The first episode aired with a runtime of 48 minutes as opposed to the standard 24 minute long episode.

Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju episodes

  1. Episode 1: Yotarou Hourou Hen — aired January 9, 2016
  2. Episode 2 — aired January 16, 2016
  3. Episode 3 — aired January 23, 2016
  4. Episode 4 — aired January 30, 2016
  5. Episode 5 — aired February 6, 2016
  6. Episode 6 — aired February 13, 2016
  7. Episode 7 — aired February 20, 2016
  8. Episode 8 — aired February 27, 2016
  9. Episode 9 — aired March 5, 2016
  10. Episode 10 — aired March 12, 2016
  11. Episode 11 — aired March 19, 2016
  12. Episode 12 — aired March 26, 2016
  13. Episode 13 — aired April 2, 2016

Main characters

  • Yakumo Yuurakutei (Main) — voiced by Akira Ishida
  • Sukeroku Yuurakutei (Main) — voiced by Kouichi Yamadera
  • Yotarou (Supporting) — voiced by Tomokazu Seki
  • Miyokichi (Supporting) — voiced by Megumi Hayashibara
  • Konatsu (Supporting) — voiced by Yuu Kobayashi
  • Amaken (Supporting) — voiced by Kappei Yamaguchi
  • Matsuda (Supporting) — voiced by Shigeru Ushiyama
  • Ochiyo (Supporting) — voiced by Yui Itou
  • Mangetsu Tsuburaya (Supporting) — voiced by Kouji Yusa
  • Yakuza Aniki (Supporting) — voiced by Yasuyuki Kase

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Genres: Drama · Season: Winter 2016