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Title- Akane-banashi (あかね噺 or Akane’s Tale)
Writer — Yuki Suenaga
Illustrator — Takamasa Moue
Publication — Weekly Shōnen Jump
English Publisher — Viz Media
Volumes — 2
Descriptors — Coming of Age, Rakugo, Performing Arts, Drama, Comedy
We are here with another New Manga Spotlight; this time with Shonen Jump’s Akane-banashi. Written by Yuki Suenaga and illustrated by Takamasa Moue with Rakugo supervision by Keiki Hayashiya. The series revolves around the traditional Japanese performing art of Rakugo. An oral art form that is akin to live storytelling and stand up. A coming of age story that is equal parts drama and comedy. It has steadily become a sleeper hit for Shonen Jump. Read on to see why this charming and beautifully drawn tale deserves your eyeballs.
Story — Akane’s Tale
Our story revolves around Akane a budding Rakugo artist (or Rakugoka) whose is looking to get into the world of professional performing. In true Shonen fashion she is given an enemy and end goal to work towards. Working from the bottom up, we see Akane start from the bottom towards the road of becoming an established pro. A story that deftly balances the drama and the comedy. The story flows…
