The English version of the rakugo-themed manga is published by VIZ Media
Kodoani.com – Manga Akane-banashiwith a rakugo theme, written by Yuki Suenaga and illustrated by Takamasa Moue, teamed up with singer/songwriter Wanuka to create a special collaborative video featuring the track “Kotodama” (“The Power of Words” ), written by Wanuka for this collaboration.
The video's release also coincides with the Japanese release of volume 11 of the Akane-banashi manga, which hits bookstores on May 2, 2024. Shueisha publishes Akane-banashi in the manga magazine Weekly Shonen Jump Their English version is also available from Viz Media.
Plot:
Akane accidentally causes a scandal when she is discovered taking informal lessons from her father's former teacher, Shiguma Arakawa. And she's about to make even bigger waves because she's about to begin her first steps in climbing the ranks of rakugo performers from opening zenza to head shin'uchi exchanging sweets. His secret lesson for formal training. But she'll still have to finish high school and navigate her relationships with Shiguma's current apprentices, while learning that being an excellent rakugoka takes more than just good performance!