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Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
昭和元禄落語心中2 connected anime
This multi-generational epic dives deep into rakugo, a rich form of Japanese storytelling theater.
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This multi-generational epic dives deep into rakugo, a rich form of Japanese storytelling theater. Small-time crook Yotaro has never forgotten the rakugo tale "The God of Death," which the master Yurakutei Yakumo performed for Yotaro during his time in prison. After his release, he goes to Yakumo's theater and pleads t…
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Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju is a manga from 2010. It is complete. The catalogue records 32 chapters and 10 volumes. This Kaidomi hub connects 3 releases, 3 credited creators and 15 characters.
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This multi-generational epic dives deep into rakugo, a rich form of Japanese storytelling theater. Small-time crook Yotaro has never forgotten the rakugo tale "The God of Death," which the master Yurakutei Yakumo performed for Yotaro during his time in prison. After his release, he goes to Yakumo's theater and pleads to be made his apprentice. Yakumo reluctantly accepts, but Yotaro quickly finds the world of rakugo is complex and grapples with a growing bond with Yakumo's ward, Konatsu. Meanwhile, the two young people bring reminders of Yakumo’s own inescapable past. Note: Won the 38th Kodansha Manga Awards for Best General Manga and the New Creator Prize of the 21st Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2017.
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At a glanceDescending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
- Score
- 8.3 / 10
- Chapters
- 3210 Volumes
- Status
- Finished
- Members
- 5,745
- Airing
- 25 Mar 2010 → 7 Jun 2016
Full synopsis
This multi-generational epic dives deep into rakugo, a rich form of Japanese storytelling theater. Small-time crook Yotaro has never forgotten the rakugo tale "The God of Death," which the master Yurakutei Yakumo performed for Yotaro during his time in prison. After his release, he goes to Yakumo's theater and pleads to be made his apprentice. Yakumo reluctantly accepts, but Yotaro quickly finds the world of rakugo is complex and grapples with a growing bond with Yakumo's ward, Konatsu. Meanwhile, the two young people bring reminders of Yakumo’s own inescapable past. Note: Won the 38th Kodansha Manga Awards for Best General Manga and the New Creator Prize of the 21st Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2017.
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15 characters
MatsudaSupportingShigeru Ushiyama
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- AmakenSupporting · 3 titles
- OchiyoSupporting · 1 titles
- OyabunSupporting · 1 titles
- Yakumo YuurakuteiSupporting · 1 titles
- Yakuza AnikiSupporting · 2 titles
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