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Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
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Score

8.4 / 10

Status

Finished Airing

Episodes

13

Studio

Studio DEEN

Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju

Also known as 昭和元禄落語心中 | Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu

TVWinter 2016Source MangaPG-13 - Teens 13 or older
Drama

8.4/10

Community score

#143

Rank

315K

Members

6K

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Synopsis

The story revolves around a mature prisoner who was released on good behavior during Japan's Shouwa Genroku era (1960s to early 1970s). He is called Yotarou by others, a term that means an "anti-hero" or a "dim-witted man." When he returns to society, he starts a new life in rakugo (comic storytelling). Touched by Yakumo's role as the "grim reaper," he asks the master to take him in as an apprentice. Most of the season delves into Yakumo's own past during World War II and the years afterward.

(Source: Anime News Network)

Note: The first episode aired with a runtime of 48 minutes as opposed to the standard 24 minute long episode.

Production Notes

Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu covers the first five volumes of the manga. The original voice cast of the OVA reprised their roles for the animated TV series.

Cast Highlights

Yuurakutei, Sukeroku

Yuurakutei, Sukeroku

Main

Voice: Yamadera, Kouichi (Japanese)

Yuurakutei, Yakumo

Yuurakutei, Yakumo

Main

Voice: Ishida, Akira (Japanese)

Amaken

Amaken

Supporting

Voice: Yamaguchi, Kappei (Japanese)

Amano

Amano

Supporting

Voice: Yamaguchi, Kappei (Japanese)

Barber

Barber

Supporting

Voice: Shinomiya, Gou (Japanese)

Bunchou

Bunchou

Supporting

Voice: Iwasaki, Hiroshi (Japanese)

Country Girl

Country Girl

Supporting

Voice: Hayashibara, Megumi (Japanese)

Higuchi, Eisuke

Higuchi, Eisuke

Supporting

Voice: Seki, Toshihiko (Japanese)

Core Staff

Kamei, Hiroshi

Kamei, Hiroshi

Producer

Urasaki, Nobumitsu

Urasaki, Nobumitsu

Producer

Yada, Shouko

Yada, Shouko

Producer

Yamazaki, Yoshihiko

Yamazaki, Yoshihiko

Producer

Yamatani, Nakuru

Yamatani, Nakuru

Assistant Producer

Hatakeyama, Mamoru

Hatakeyama, Mamoru

Director, Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation

Theme Songs

Openings

"Usurahi Shinjuu (薄ら氷心中)" by Megumi Hayashibara (eps 3, 5-8, 10, 13)

Endings

1: "Usurahi Shinjuu (薄ら氷心中)" by Megumi Hayashibara (eps 1)

2: "Kawa, Taredoki (かは、たれどき)" by Kana Shibue (eps 2-9, 11, 13)

Recent Episodes

Episode 1

Episode 1

4.44/5
Aired 1/9/2016

Episode 2

Episode 2

4.52/5
Aired 1/16/2016

Episode 3

Episode 3

4.72/5
Aired 1/23/2016

Episode 4

Episode 4

4.58/5
Aired 1/30/2016

Episode 5

Episode 5

4.78/5
Aired 2/6/2016

Episode 6

Episode 6

4.74/5
Aired 2/13/2016

Episode 7

Episode 7

4.54/5
Aired 2/20/2016

Episode 8

Episode 8

4.67/5
Aired 2/27/2016

Quick Facts

FormatTV
Episodes13
Duration26 min per ep
SourceManga
RatingPG-13 - Teens 13 or older
SeasonWinter 2016
AiredJan 9, 2016 to Apr 2, 2016
StatusFinished Airing
Recommended
Monetizing Content

Ranking And Reach

Popularity#899
Scored by99.7K
BroadcastSaturdays at 02:25 (JST)
ApprovedYes

Title Variants

English title

Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju

Romaji title

Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu

Japanese title

昭和元禄落語心中

Synonyms

Showa and Genroku Era Lover's Suicide Through Rakugo

Production Team

Main studio

Studio DEEN

Producers

Starchild Records, Mainichi Broadcasting System, Kodansha, DAX Production

Licensors

Unknown

Japanese title

昭和元禄落語心中

Themes And Audience

HistoricalLove PolygonPerforming ArtsJosei