Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu Episode 1 - Yotarou Hourou-hen

Other Names: Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu, Showa and Genroku Era Lover's Suicide Through Rakugo, 昭和元禄落語心中, Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju, Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju

Episodes: 13 / 13

Genre: Drama, Historical, Love Polygon, Performing Arts, Josei

Type: TV

Show Info: Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu

Episode 1 Plot: "I've got nothing, so I'm going there." Former small-time crook Yotaro has never forgotten the rakugo tale "Shinigami" that the great artist Yurakutei Yakumo performed to him in prison. After his release, he goes right to Yakumo's theater, and pleads to be made his apprentice. He's accepted, but quckly finds himself dealing with many strange twists in the world of rakugo, including a growing bond with Yakumo's ward, Konatsu, and reminders from his own inescapable past.