Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu

Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu (2016-2017)

EndedAnimation showDrama, Anime

When a certain man is released from prison, he knows exactly where he's heading first. After falling in love with a traditional comic storyteller's rendition of the story called "Shinigami," he is determined to become his apprentice. The performer, Yakumo, has never taken an apprentice before, but to everyone's surprise, he accepts the eager ex-prisoner, nicknaming him "Yotaro." As Yotaro happily begins his new life, he meets others in Yakumo's life, including Yakumo's ward Konatsu. Konatsu was the daughter of a famous storyteller, and Yakumo took her in after her father's tragic death. Konatsu loved her father's storytelling, and would love to become a performer in her own right—but that path is not available for women.

Network
Scheduleevery Friday at 02:25 (25 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E12Episode 12Mar 24, 2017
S02E11Episode 11Mar 17, 2017
S02E10Episode 10Mar 10, 2017
S02E09Episode 9Mar 3, 2017
S02E08Episode 8Feb 24, 2017
View all episodesView all seasons

Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu premiere?

Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu premiered on January 8th, 2016.

What is the genre of Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu?

Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu is a historical drama anime.

What is the setting of Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu?

Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu is set in Japan during the Shouwa era (1926-1989).

Who is the protagonist of Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu?

The protagonist of Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu is a former prisoner named Yotaro.

What is Rakugo?

Rakugo is a form of Japanese entertainment in which a storyteller sits on a cushion and narrates a humorous or dramatic story to an audience.

What is the role of traditional Rakugo in Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu?

Traditional Rakugo plays a significant role in the storyline of Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu, as the story revolves around the lives of Rakugo storytellers.

Who is the greatest Rakugo storyteller in Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu?

The greatest Rakugo storyteller in Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu is Yakumo Yuurakutei.

What is Yakumo Yuurakutei's relationship with Yotaro?

Yakumo Yuurakutei is Yotaro's mentor in Rakugo.

Who is Konatsu in Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu?

Konatsu is the daughter of a Rakugo storyteller who was close to Yakumo Yuurakutei.

What is the significance of Konatsu's character in Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu?

Konatsu's character represents the struggles and challenges faced by female Rakugo storytellers, as women were traditionally excluded from performing Rakugo.

Cast

View all cast

Characters

View all characters

Also known as

  • Showa and Genroku Era Lover's Suicide Through Rakugo
  • Le Rakugo ou la vie (France)
  • 昭和元禄落語心中 (Japan)
  • Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu: Sukeroku Futatabi-hen (Japan)

Recently Updated Shows

Recently updated shows that might be of your interest.
The Daily Show
Running

The Daily Show

Hosted by a rotating cast of comedy greats, The Daily Show remains the go-to source for provocative satire, insightful interviews and an award-winning team of correspondents and contributors.

GenreComedy
Amandaland
Running

Amandaland

Following three series of the Merman-produced, BAFTA award-winning series Motherland, a brand-new spin-off, Amandaland, is coming to the BBC, focused on Amanda.

Post her divorce, Amanda has had to downsize and up sticks to South Harlesden, or as the Estate Agent calls it SoHa (definitely not the area around Wormwood Scrubs prison).

With both Manus and Georgie now at secondary school, Amanda has to try and get her head around raising teenagers, dealing with modern motherhood horrors like teenage drinking, fake Instagram accounts and eco anxiety. Not even a woman as certain of her parenting as Amanda can deal with these nightmares alone.

Then there's Amanda's mother Felicity who is constantly around, and completely in denial that she is, in fact, lonely. Theirs is a slightly unhealthy co-dependent relationship based on backhanded compliments and veiled snipes about her new home.

After a brief spell of freedom, Anne is sucked back into being Amanda's minion to help her navigate the social scene with the other parents at the children's new school. Thank God for Anne.

GenreComedy
The Pitt
Running

The Pitt

The Pitt is a realistic examination of the challenges facing healthcare workers in today's America as seen through the lens of the frontline heroes working in a modern-day hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Each episode follows an hour of Dr. Robby's 15-hour shift as the chief attendant in Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital's emergency room.

Mrs. Brown's Boys
Running

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Comedy starring Brendan O'Carroll as loud-mouthed Irish matriarch Agnes Brown, whose favourite pastime is meddling in the lives of her six children.

GenreComedy
Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches
Running

Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches

Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches centers on an intuitive young neurosurgeon who discovers that she is the unlikely heir to a family of witches. As she grapples with her newfound powers, she must contend with a sinister presence that has haunted her family for generations.