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Akane-banashi 2026

“And so, here begins a story.”

★ 8.0/10 TV-PG AnimationDrama 2 seasons · 12 eps Returning Series

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As a child, Akane witnesses a shocking event during her father's career-defining show. Now in high school, she vows to reach the art's highest rank.

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Cast

Anna Nagase Akane Osaki (voice)
Seiichiro Yamashita Guriko Arakawa (voice)
Soshiro Hori Studio Three Theater Manager (voice)
Chiaki Kobayashi Koguma Arakawa (voice)
Masaki Terasoma Shiguma Arakawa (voice)
Akio Otsuka Issho Arakawa (voice)
Mariya Ise Machiko Iwashimizu (voice)
Ryota Iwasaki Kimihisa Kashio (voice)
Akihisa Shiono Kaisei Arakawa (voice)
Shizuka Itoh Masaki Osaki (voice)
Takuya Eguchi Karashi Nerimaya (voice)
Rie Takahashi Hikaru Koragi (voice)

Episode guide

Season 1 · 12 episodes