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Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu
Synopsis: Yotarou is an ex -Yakuza Member of the newly sought to prison and fixed in just one thing: instead of returning to a crime life, the young man aspires to take the stage of Rakugo, a traditional Japanese form of comic narrative. Inspired during his imprisonment by the performance of illustrious practitioner Yakumo Yuurakutei, he thinks of knowing the man who changed his life. After listening to Yotarou's desperate appeal for his orientation, Yakumo is out of choice but to accept his first apprentice.
When he eagerly begins his training, Yotarou meets Konatsu, a young abrasive girl who has been under Yakumo's care since his beloved father Sukeku Yuurakutei, another prolific Rakugo artist, passed away. Through her hidden passion, Yotarou is attracted to Sukeroku's unique style of Rakugo, despite learning under contrasting techniques. Seeing this, old memories and feelings return to Yakumo, which recalls a very previous time when he made a promise with his greatest rival.
Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu is a story set in the past and present, representing the art of Rakugo, the relationships he creates and the lives and hearts of those dedicated to keeping alive the unique way of telling stories.
Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
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Information
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Anime Names
- Anime Name: Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu
- Anime Name in Japanese: 昭和元禄落語心中
- Anime Name in English: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
- Other names: Showa and Genroku Era Lover's Suicide Through Rakugo
Production information
- Producers: Starchild Records, Mainichi Broadcasting System, Kodansha, DAX Production
- Licensors: Desconhecido
- Studios: Studio Deen
Anime Information
- Type: TV
- Episodes: 13
- Date: 42378 - April 2, 2016 - Saturdays at 0225 (JST)
- Genres: Drama
- Subjects: History, Love Polygon, Performing Arts
- Target: Josei
Anime Reviews
- Rating: 8.581
- Popularity: 88413
Video Trailer/Opening
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Curiosities
Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu":
- Rakugo is a way of telling Japan's traditional comic stories, which consists of a single narrator sitting on a stage, using only a fan and a scarf as props.
- The anime is based on a manga of the same name, written and illustrated by Haruko Kumota.
- The story takes place in two different times: the first half is set in the 70s, while the second half is set in the years
- The anime was directed by Mamoru Hatakeyama, who also directed other acclaimed anime such as Sankarea and Kuzu in Honkai.
- The opening theme song, "Usurahi Shinjuu", is sung by Megumi Hayashibara, one of Japan's most famous voice actors, who has worked on anime such as Neon Genesis Evangelion and Cowboy Bebop.
- The anime was nominated for several awards, including the Best Anime Award at Tokyo Anime Award Festival in
Main Characters
Below is the main characters of: "Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character:
- Yakumo Yuurakutei (Akira Ishida) - a master of Rakugo (Japanese art story) who has a dark past and a cold personality.
- Yotarou (Tomokazu Seki)-A former convict who becomes Yakumo's apprentice and seeks to become a Rakugo-Ka (storyteller).
- Konatsu (Megumi Hayashibara) - Daughter of a famous Rakugo -Ka who has a complicated relationship with Yakumo and dreams of becoming a storyteller.
- Sukeroku (Kouichi Yamadera) - A talented and rebellious Rakugo -Ka who was Yakumo's friend and rival in the past.
- MIYOKICHI (YUUKO KAIDA) - A mysterious woman who has a complicated relationship with Yakumo and Sukeroku.
- Matsuda (Shigeru Ushiyama) - Yakumo's assistant and a loyal friend.
- Higuchi (Kappei Yamaguchi) - A young man who becomes an apprentice of Yakumo and Yotarou.
- Amaken (Takahiro Sakurai)-A Yotarou rival who is also a former convict and seeks to become a Rakugo-Ka.
Summary and events
- Yakumo is arrested for murder and meets Konatsu in prison.
- Yakumo is released and begins to work as Rakugo's apprentice with his master, Sukeroku.
- Yakumo and Sukeroku become rivals and compete for the title of Best Rakugoka.
- Yakumo falls in love with a woman named Miyokichi, but she ends up getting involved with Sukeroku.
- Miyokichi pregnant from Sukeroku and Yakumo helps to take care of their son, Yotaro.
- Sukeroku and Miyokichi die in a car accident, leaving Yotaro under Yakumo's care.
- Yakumo teaches Yotaro the art of Rakugo and helps him become a successful Rakugoka.
- Yakumo reveals that he was responsible for the death of Sukeroku and Miyokichi, in an act of jealousy and revenge.
- Yakumo dies alone in his home, leaving Yotaro as his only heir and successor in the art of Rakugo.
What happens in the end?
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Meaning of Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu
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昭和元禄落語心中
- 昭和 (Shōwa) - Period of Japanese history that goes from 1926 to 1989.
- 元禄 (Genroku) - Period of Japanese history that goes from 1688 to 1704.
- 落語 (Rakugo) - Traditional Japanese storytelling style, where a single narrator plays all characters.
- 心中 (Shinjū) - Double or mutual suicide, usually carried out by a couple.
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EXTERNAL LINKS
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- Official Website: http://www.rakugo-shinju-anime.jp/
- MyAnimeList: https://myanimelist.net/anime/28735