Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju

昭和元禄落語心中

Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju

Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju

2016·Drama·13 Episodes·13+·8.5

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.

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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.

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Main Characters

Yakumo Yuurakutei

Yakumo Yuurakutei

Main

VA: Akira Ishida

Sukeroku Yuurakutei

Sukeroku Yuurakutei

Main

VA: Kouichi Yamadera

Yotarou

Yotarou

Supporting

VA: Tomokazu Seki

Ochiyo

Ochiyo

Supporting

VA: Yui Itou

Yakumo Yuurakutei

Yakumo Yuurakutei

Supporting

VA: Hiroshi Yanaka

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