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Akane-Banashi: Debut in Weekly Shōnen Jump

Author Yuki Suenaga & Takamasa Moue
Volumes 10
Chapters 100
Published 2022–present
Genres Drama, Rakugo, Slice of Life

Akane-Banashi debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump issue #2636 on February 28, 2022. Written by Yuki Suenaga and illustrated by Takamasa Moue, the series follows Akane Osono, a girl who pursues rakugo — the traditional Japanese art of comedic storytelling — to honor her father's dream after he was expelled by a master. A unique and acclaimed series in the Shōnen Jump lineup, it is still ongoing.

Akane-Banashi
WSJ #2636
First issue Akane-Banashi WSJ #2636 · February 28, 2022 See this issue →
Ongoing
Last issue Akane-Banashi Currently ongoing in Weekly Shōnen Jump

Frequently Asked Questions

In which issue of Weekly Shōnen Jump did Akane-Banashi debut?
Akane-Banashi debuted in issue #2636 of Weekly Shōnen Jump, published on February 28, 2022.
Who created Akane-Banashi?
Akane-Banashi was written by Yuki Suenaga and illustrated by Takamasa Moue, published in Shōnen Jump since 2022.
How many volumes does Akane-Banashi have?
Akane-Banashi has over 10 volumes with over 100 chapters and is still ongoing.
What is rakugo in Akane-Banashi?
Rakugo is a traditional Japanese comedic entertainment form where a seated narrator portrays multiple characters using only a fan and a small cloth as props to tell humorous stories.