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Akane-banashi, Vol. 18 by 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....
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Akane-banashi, Vol. 18 by 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.
Three years have passed since the dissolution of the Shiguma School. Shomei Tsubakiya rejects Akane’s pleas to train her in the story “God of Death,” as something about her performance techniques goes against what he calls his principles. Determined to earn his recognition and prove she is worthy, Akane enters a rakugo competition that he is judging. But her new master, Issho Arakawa, places a restriction on her performance—she must win the competition without making anyone laugh.
Series: Akane-banashi
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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...Paperback$1900Elsewhere:$2099Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Akane-banashi, Vol. 2
Akane-banashi, Vol. 2 by Yuki Suenaga takes readers into the captivating world of rakugo—a traditional Japanese art of storytelling. The narrative unfolds with Shinta Arakawa, whose ultimate ambition is to pass his shin’uchi exam, propelling him to the status of a top-rank headliner and master storyteller. His daughter, Akane Osaki, is his most devoted fan; she secretly observes his practices,...Paperback$1900Elsewhere:$2099Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Akane-banashi, Vol. 11
Akane-banashi, Vol. 11 by 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...Paperback$2099Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Akane-banashi, Vol. 3
Akane-banashi, Vol. 3 by Yuki Suenaga tells the story of Akane Osaki, who steps into the world of rakugo to avenge her father. Shinta Arakawa, her father, longs to pass his shin’uchi exam, a test that would elevate him to a top-rank headliner in the traditional Japanese art of rakugo. Secretly observing him, Akane learns his routines. However, when rakugo...Paperback$2099Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Akane-banashi, Vol. 4
Akane-banashi, Vol. 4 by Yuki Suenaga presents a captivating story where Akane takes on the world of rakugo to avenge her father! Shinta Arakawa desires nothing more than to pass his shin’uchi exam — the test that would elevate him to a top-rank headliner and master storyteller in the traditional Japanese art of rakugo. His daughter and biggest fan, Akane...Paperback$2099Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Akane-banashi, Vol. 5
Akane-banashi, Vol. 5 by 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...Paperback$2099Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Akane-banashi, Vol. 15
Akane-banashi, Vol. 15 by Yuki Suenaga is a tale of passion and determination set in the traditional world of rakugo, a classic Japanese storytelling art. Shinta Arakawa desires nothing more than to pass his shin’uchi exam, which would elevate him to the status of a top-rank headliner and esteemed storyteller. His daughter, Akane Osaki, and his biggest fan, secretly observes...Paperback$2099Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Akane-banashi, Vol. 12
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...Paperback$2099Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Akane-banashi, Vol. 7
Akane-banashi, Vol. 7 by 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...Paperback$2099Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Akane-banashi, Vol. 8
Akane-banashi, Vol. 8 by 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...Paperback$2099Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Akane-banashi, Vol. 9
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...Paperback$2099Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Akane-banashi, Vol. 6
Akane-banashi, Vol. 6 by Yuki Suenaga takes you into the competitive world of rakugo, a traditional Japanese art form of comedic storytelling. Shinta Arakawa aspires to pass his shin’uchi exam, the crucial step to becoming a top-ranked headliner and master storyteller in rakugo. His devoted daughter, Akane Osaki, observes him practising and internalises his routines. The unexpected expulsion of all...Paperback$2099Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781974766505
Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 17 December 2026
Country: United States
Imprint: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Takamasa Moue
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 191.0mm
Weight: 168g
Pages: 192
About the Author
Yuki Suenaga previously published the one-shot “Tatarashido” in 2021 in Weekly Shonen Jump. Akane-banashi is their first serialized title. It began its run in Weekly Shonen Jump in February 2022 and won third place in the print manga category at the eighth Next Manga Awards in 2022.
Takamasa Moue started his manga career in 2015 by participating in Shonen Jump’s Golden Future Cup contest with the one-shot “Galaxy Gangs.” His first serialization, Ole ★ Golazo, ran in Weekly Shonen Jump in 2016. In 2017, he published a short serialization in Jump GIGA called K.K. in the City of Fog, which ran for three chapters. In 2021, he teamed up with Yuki Suenaga to create the one-shot “Tatarashido.” In February 2022, the two worked together to publish what would be his second serialization, Akane-banashi.
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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...Paperback$1900Elsewhere:$2099Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Akane-banashi, Vol. 2
Akane-banashi, Vol. 2 by Yuki Suenaga takes readers into the captivating world of rakugo—a traditional Japanese art of storytelling. The narrative unfolds with Shinta Arakawa, whose ultimate ambition is to pass his shin’uchi exam, propelling him to the status of a top-rank headliner and master storyteller. His daughter, Akane Osaki, is his most devoted fan; she secretly observes his practices,...Paperback$1900Elsewhere:$2099Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Akane-banashi, Vol. 13
Akane-banashi, Vol. 13 by Yuki Suenaga takes you on a captivating journey into the world of rakugo, a traditional Japanese art form, as viewed through the eyes of Akane Osaki. Shinta Arakawa aspires to pass his shin’uchi exam to achieve top-rank status as a headliner and master storyteller. His daughter, Akane, and his most devoted fan, secretly observes his practice...Paperback$2099Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Akane-banashi, Vol. 11
Akane-banashi, Vol. 11 by 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...Paperback$2099Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Akane-banashi, Vol. 3
Akane-banashi, Vol. 3 by Yuki Suenaga tells the story of Akane Osaki, who steps into the world of rakugo to avenge her father. Shinta Arakawa, her father, longs to pass his shin’uchi exam, a test that would elevate him to a top-rank headliner in the traditional Japanese art of rakugo. Secretly observing him, Akane learns his routines. However, when rakugo...Paperback$2099Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Akane-banashi, Vol. 4
Akane-banashi, Vol. 4 by Yuki Suenaga presents a captivating story where Akane takes on the world of rakugo to avenge her father! Shinta Arakawa desires nothing more than to pass his shin’uchi exam — the test that would elevate him to a top-rank headliner and master storyteller in the traditional Japanese art of rakugo. His daughter and biggest fan, Akane...Paperback$2099Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Akane-banashi, Vol. 5
Akane-banashi, Vol. 5 by 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...Paperback$2099Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Akane-banashi, Vol. 15
Akane-banashi, Vol. 15 by Yuki Suenaga is a tale of passion and determination set in the traditional world of rakugo, a classic Japanese storytelling art. Shinta Arakawa desires nothing more than to pass his shin’uchi exam, which would elevate him to the status of a top-rank headliner and esteemed storyteller. His daughter, Akane Osaki, and his biggest fan, secretly observes...Paperback$2099Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Akane-banashi, Vol. 12
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...Paperback$2099Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Akane-banashi, Vol. 7
Akane-banashi, Vol. 7 by 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...Paperback$2099Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Akane-banashi, Vol. 8
Akane-banashi, Vol. 8 by 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...Paperback$2099Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Akane-banashi, Vol. 9
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...Paperback$2099Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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