Akane-banashi anime announces second season for January 2027

The second season of the anime series Akane-banashi is scheduled to premiere in January 2027. A new teaser trailer and key visual have been released to promote the upcoming installment.

This season will focus on the “Apprentice Training Arc,” following the protagonist, Akane Osaki, as she officially enters the world of rakugo as the apprentice of Shiguma Arakawa. The story tracks her journey toward the prestigious rank of “shin’uchi.”

New voice cast members have been announced, including Taku Yashiro as Asagao Konjakutei and Yoji Ueda as Hassho Tsubakiya. The series is produced by studio ZEXCS and is based on the manga by Yuki Suenaga and Takamasa Moue.