Yuki Suenaga

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. The student rakugo competition known as the Karaku Cup is about to begin. Akane immediately draws the attention of the crowd with her connection to the Arakawa school’s rising star Kaisei Arakawa, Issho Arakawa’s apprentice, and her own amazing rakugo skills. With her ani-san Koguma’s advice in her back pocket, she figures out the key to winning the competition with “Jugemu,” a rakugo story famous for its long, repetitive tongue twister. But she'll have to deal with impressive rivals with unique styles of their own… Will she be able to overcome this battle of wills, wits, and dreams?

Akane-banashi, Vol. 3

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. His daughter Akane Osaki is his biggest fan, and even practices the same performances while watching him behind the closed door to his study. 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 unintentionally stirs up a scandal when she’s discovered taking informal lessons from her father’s former teacher, Shiguma Arakawa. And she’s about to make even bigger waves because she is about to begin her first steps in climbing the ranks of a rakugo performer from zenza opening act to shin’uchi headliner is exchanging her secret lessons for formal training. But she’ll still have to finish high school and navigate her relationship with Shiguma’s existing apprentices, all while learning that becoming a stellar rakugoka takes much more than just being good at performing!

Akane-banashi, Vol. 1

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 begins training with rakugo master Urara in preparation for the upcoming Rokumeikai, an event where each participant must perform a newly learned story. If she doesn’t master a new story in the limited time left until the event, she won’t be allowed to perform! What sort of hint will help Akane depict a bewitching courtesan in the tale Urara suggests she tell? Then, Kaisei appears, bearing fascinating news for Akane…

Akane-banashi, Vol. 6

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. His daughter Akane Osaki is his biggest fan, and even practices the same performances while watching him behind the closed door to his study. 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 accompanies her senior apprentice Kyoji to a retirement home where she’s going to act as his zenza opening act before he performs. Her assignment is to offer rakugo that pleases the audience in front of her. How will Akane meet that goal? Later, she learns about a rakugo competition for students, with the presiding judge being none other than Issho Arakawa—the man who banished her father from the Arakawa school. Desperate to take part in the competition, her rakugo master Shiguma grants her permission under one unique, tongue-twisting condition…“Jugemu.”

Akane-banashi, Vol. 2

After the first contestant of the four-person selection event receives a stern reception, the audience and other contestants begin to realize how high the stakes truly are. Kaichi is second to take the stage. His style may not appeal to the judges, but it has a familiar element to it that can be attributed to only one master in the Arakawa School. Soon to follow is Hikaru, who vows to use all her training and every new skill she’s acquired since their first encounter to get her revenge on Akane! Once all of her rivals have performed, it’s Akane’s turn to take the stage and perform the story that was passed down from her father to one of her fellow apprentices and now to her: “Changing Time.”

Akane-banashi, Vol. 8

During the final round of the Karaku Cup, Akane delivers a performance that spellbinds the audience. As the crowd is gripped with emotion, Akane receives a shocking review from her most hated foe, Issho Arakawa. Who will emerge victorious at the competition andnget to have a one-on-one talk with the man who ruined the life of Akane’s father? As the thrilling Karaku Cup comes to its conclusion, a new chapter unfolds... What awaits Akane on the next stage of her journey to become a professional rakugoka? -- VIZ Media

Akane-banashi, Vol. 4

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 accompanies her senior apprentice Kyoji to a retirement home to perform as his zenza opening act before he takes the stage. Her assignment is to offer rakugo that pleases the audience in front of her. How will Akane be able to prove to Kyoji that she has grown from his training? Later, she learns about a rakugo competition for students. The presiding judge is none other than Issho Arakawathe man who banished Akane's father from the Arakawa school. Desperate to take part in the competition, Akane must first seek permission from Master Shiguma. He allows her to participate under one unique, tongue-twisting condition..."Jugemu."

Akane-banashi

Akane-Banashi

Takamasa Moue

La nouvelle étoile du manga entre en scène ! Akane a réussi à passer les éliminatoires du prix Karaku, et elle doit à présent interpréter une nouvelle fois "Jugemu' devant le public. Mais pour faire mouche, il ne suffit pas de mettre en scène ce hanashi, il faut également creuser la psychologie de ses personnages... C'est là le véritable défi que lui a donné maître Shiguma ! La jeune fille s'en sort avec brio, s'effaçant pour laisser place au récit et le rendre plus vivant. Seulement, les rakugoka qui forment le jury ne sont pas dupes : ils ont reconnu la patte de leur confrère à travers la lycéenne... Cela jouera-t-il en sa défaveur ?

Akane-banashi T04

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 is set to appear in the zenza Renseikai, hoping to seize a chance to appear in the four-person event featuring a group of talented futatsume said to lead the next generation of the Arakawa School in rakugo. In order to get into the four-person event, she must come in first at the Renseikai. While Akane is considered a favorite to win, a familiar dark horse contestant appears—one driven by a recent bitter defeat at the hands of Akane.

Akane-banashi, Vol. 7

Akane accompagna Kyoji, in qualità di suo zenza, nel suo incarico presso una casa di riposo. A quale soluzione sarà giunta per rendere il pubblico più soddisfatto del suo rakugo? In seguito, la ragazza viene a sapere di un concorso di rakugo per studenti, che avrà a capo della giuria Issho Arakawa. Desiderosa di prendervi parte, si vedrà imposta una condizione dal maestro Shiguma…

Akane Banashi (Vol. 2)

La nouvelle étoile du manga entre en scène ! Malgré la désapprobation de ses condisciples, Akane demande à maître Shiguma de pouvoir participer au prix Karaku, un concours de rakugo destiné aux étudiants et aux lycéens... Le shin'uchi accepte, à condition que la jeune fille interprète uniquement "Jugemu', un hanashi simple, mais qui ne semble pas à première vue approprié pour briller en compétition. Le challenge est donc de taille, d'autant plus que le jury est présidé par nul autre qu'Issho Arakawa ! Bien déterminée à gagner, la lycéenne relève le défi, car elle espère décrocher un entretien privé avec le rakugoka qui a exclu son père six ans auparavant... Parviendra-t-elle à se démarquer pour arriver en finale ? Acclamé par les plus grands noms du manga et de l'animation, tels qu'Eiichiro Oda (One Piece) ou Hideaki Anno (Neon Genesis Evangelion), Akane-banashi est un véritable phénomène dès le début de sa publication dans le mythique Shonen Jump (My Hero Academia, Jujutsu Kaisen...) ! Nul ne peut rester insensible à l'énergie communicative d'Akane, cette héroïne ultra-moderne adepte d'un art ancestral !

Akane-banashi T03

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. As a prominent rookie with a target on her back, Akane takes an opening role with the purpose of clapping back against the veteran futatsume, Rien Konjakuan, who insulted her. While her crisp rakugo performance wows the crowd, Karashi finds something about it worrying… Then, a shocking truth is discovered about Akane’s repertoire, leaving her at a huge disadvantage as a zenza. How will Akane overcome this next big wall in her training?

Yuki Suenaga

About

Books

Join the club