Akane-banashi, Vol. 14
Paperback | 192 pages
Akane takes on the world of rakugo to avenge her father!
Shinta Arakawa wants nothing more than to pass his shinâuchi examâthe test that would make him a top-rank headliner and master storyteller in the traditional Japanese art of rakugo. Akane Osaki, his daughter and biggest fan, spies on him while he practices and learns his routines for herself. When rakugo master Issho Arakawa expels everyone after the exam with no explanation, a fire is lit inside Akane. From that day forth, she has had one goalâto avenge her father and prove his art was worthy of the title of shinâuchi.
Akane is busy preparing for her promotion to futatsume, and the process is taking a lot longer than she expected. For Akaneâs final performance as a zenza, Shiguma entrusts her to be the opening act for his solo performance. Will Akane be able to prove sheâs grown enough to ascend to the next level? Especially with the extra pressure of knowing that Shiguma is one of the Arakawa Arch Four?
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Paperback | 192 pages
Akane takes on the world of rakugo to avenge her father!
Shinta Arakawa wants nothing more than to pass his shinâuchi examâthe test that would make him a top-rank headliner and master storyteller in the traditional Japanese art of rakugo. Akane Osaki, his daughter and biggest fan, spies on him while he practices and learns his routines for herself. When rakugo master Issho Arakawa expels everyone after the exam with no explanation, a fire is lit inside Akane. From that day forth, she has had one goalâto avenge her father and prove his art was worthy of the title of shinâuchi.
Akane is busy preparing for her promotion to futatsume, and the process is taking a lot longer than she expected. For Akaneâs final performance as a zenza, Shiguma entrusts her to be the opening act for his solo performance. Will Akane be able to prove sheâs grown enough to ascend to the next level? Especially with the extra pressure of knowing that Shiguma is one of the Arakawa Arch Four?
