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Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju

Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu · 昭和元禄落語心中

TV · Finished · Winter 2016 · 13 episodes · 24 min

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.

Genres: Drama

Tags: Rakugo, Acting, Historical, Primarily Adult Cast, Josei, Male Protagonist, Disability, Meta, Primarily Male Cast, War, Elderly Protagonist

Studio: Studio DEEN

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Episodes

  1. Episode 1: Yotarou Hourou Hen
  2. Episode 2: Untitled
  3. Episode 3: Untitled
  4. Episode 4: Untitled
  5. Episode 5: Untitled
  6. Episode 6: Untitled
  7. Episode 7: Untitled
  8. Episode 8: Untitled
  9. Episode 9: Untitled
  10. Episode 10: Untitled
  11. Episode 11: Untitled
  12. Episode 12: Untitled
  13. Episode 13: Untitled

Reviews

Among the most fulfilling, cathartic storytelling I've ever watched, Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu reigns supreme.

Essentially, this story is worth telling, and even more so, worth listening to.

The Story of a Storyteller Who Has Many Stories to Tell.