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
#142
Rank
316.4K
Members
6.1K
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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.
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)
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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#903
Scored by99.9K
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