Synopsis
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.
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Note: The first episode aired with a runtime of 48 minutes as opposed to the standard 24 minute long episode.
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Time to finish
13 episodes left: about 5 days, finishing on October 19, 2026 (5 hours of watching).
Details
- AnimeTV
- episodes13
- airedWinter 2016
- statusFinished
- per episode24 min
- ratingMature
- creationHuman-made
Also known as
Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju · Le Rakugo ou la vie · Shouwa Genroku Era Comic Storytelling · Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu (2016) · shouwagen s1 · Showa and Genroku Era Lover's Suicide Through Rakugo · Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju · Сквозь эпохи: узы ракуго (2016) · Смърт в стил ракуго · 昭和元禄落語心中 · 昭和元禄落語心中 (2016) · 昭和元禄落語心中 TV
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