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Akane-Banashi, Vol. 15

by Yuki Suenaga

A new chapter in Akane’s rakugo journey

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A new chapter in Akane’s rakugo journey

Volume 15 brings Akane’s pursuit of rakugo into direct contact with the history behind two rival schools. With the Shiguma School disbanded and Issho Arakawa now her master, Akane is positioned between the man who ended her father’s ambitions and the art she is determined to defend. The volume also turns toward the past of Issho and Shiguma, including the identity of the original Shiguma. Its focus on mentorship, artistic legacy, and rivalry extends the series’ central link between rakugo performance and Akane’s family history.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers following Akane’s ongoing story and her pursuit of rakugo.
  • Readers interested in manga centered on the traditional Japanese art of rakugo.
  • Readers drawn to stories about artistic legacy, mentorship, and rivalry.

Themes

Rakugo and performanceArtistic legacyMentorshipRivalry and family history

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Book overview

Akane takes on the world of rakugo to avenge her father!

Shinta Arakawa wants nothing more than to pass his shin'uchi exam--the test that would make him a top-rank headliner and master storyteller in the traditional Japanese art of rakugo. Akane Osaki, his daughter and biggest fan, spies on him while he practices and learns his routines for herself. When rakugo master Issho Arakawa expels everyone after the exam with no explanation, a fire is lit inside Akane. From that day forth, she has had one goal--to avenge her father and prove his art was worthy of the title of shin'uchi.

Akane successfully performs the opening act for Master Shiguma's solo show, but whispers of the story known as "Shiguma's Art" leave her yearning to learn more. But suddenly, things take a turn for the worse when Master Shiguma collapses and the Shiguma School is forcefully disbanded by the Arakawa School. And to Akane's horror, her new master is none other than the man who crushed her father's dreams--Issho Arakawa. Finally, the story of Issho and Shiguma's past is brought to light--as is the identity of the original Shiguma!
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