Image: Akane-Banashi – Zexx
Another weekly anime is headed to Netflix this spring akane-banashi Debuts on the streaming platform on May 17, 2026. Two episodes will mark the occasion before moving to a weekly format with both Japanese and English dubs available. Here’s everything we know so far about Akane-Banashi on Netflix.
Akane-Banashi is a Japanese comedy-drama anime series produced by Zexx and directed by Ayumu Watanabe. The anime is an adaptation of the manga of the same name by author Yuki Suenaga. The manga has been running in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine since February 14, 2022 and now has 21 volumes.
when is it akane-banashi Coming to Netflix?
Netflix has confirmed that Akane-Banashi will be available on May 17, 2026!
Two episodes will be available upon release, then released weekly, with the third episode arriving on May 24, 2026.
Akane-Banashi will take to the stage worldwide on May 17th
The story begins with Episodes 1 and 2, with Episode 3 releasing weekly.
Coming in both dub and sub! pic.twitter.com/kZImYB9YS6
– Netflix Anime (@Netflix Anime) 19 April 2026
The anime is currently airing in Japan, so there is quite a delay before it arrives on Netflix. However, this isn’t the worst example of Netflix jail so far.
The trailer of the anime is available to watch on Netflix.
what is the plot of Akane-banashi?
Full summary sourced from My AnimeList:
“Rakugo, a traditional form of storytelling, takes years for any apprentice to master and reach the top rank of shinuchi. Ever since she can remember, Akane Ousaki has been mesmerized by her father Toru’s rakugo performances. Peering from behind a sliding door, she would spend hours watching and imitating his work.
For Toru, the only thing separating him from that coveted rank is a promotion exam in front of an audience and a senior rakugo master, Isshu Arakawa. Despite his spirited performance, Toru finds himself expelled from the Rakugo school after the exams. This causes him to abandon rakugo altogether and turn to a regular job, leaving his daughter heartbroken.
Filled with grief and anger, Akane now seeks revenge against the man who refuses to see the talent behind her father’s rakugo style. She begs Toru’s former rakugo master, Shiguma Arakawa, to take her under his wing. But after what happened to his father six years ago, Shiguma feels unworthy of taking on another disciple. Shiguma urges Akane to test her resolve by performing in front of an audience to see if she has what it takes to enter the rakugo world.
Who are the actors? akane-banashi?
The Japanese dub cast is:
- Anna Nagase as Akane Ousaki.
- Chiaki Kobayashi as Koguma Arakawa.
- Takuya Eguchi as Karashi Nerimaya.
- Masaaki Terasoma as Shigem Arakawa.
- Jun Fukuyama as Tooru Osaki.
- Rie Takahashi as Hikaru Kouragi.
- Akihisa Shiono as Kaisei Arakawa.
- Nobunaga Shimazaki as Isshu Arakawa.
- Seiichiro Yamashita as Guriko Arakawa.
At the time of writing, for the English dub akane-banashi Has not been declared. But once the cast is announced, we will update this article with the list below!
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