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Akane-banashi (2026)

And so, here begins a story.

  • Apr 4, 2026
  • 2 seasons · 12 episodes
  • TV-PG

7.9/10

TMDB user score
31 votes on TMDB

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About This Series

Akane-banashi is an animation and drama series. Its leading cast includes Anna Nagase, Seiichiro Yamashita and Soshiro Hori. It premiered on April 4, 2026 on tv asahi. TMDB lists 2 seasons and 12 episodes so far and is listed as a returning series. Its original language is Japanese.

Synopsis

As a child, Akane witnesses a shocking event during her father's career-defining show. Now in high school, she vows to reach the art's highest rank.

Synopsis from TMDB.

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Ending
Ongoing: more episodes are expected
Age rating (US)
TV-PG
Language
Japanese (subtitles or a dub may be needed)
Audience signal
7.9/10 from 31 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

The Second Official Trailer [ENG SUB] · plays from YouTube

Where to Watch Akane-banashi

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Cast

  • Anna Nagase Akane Osaki (voice) 12 episodes
  • Seiichiro Yamashita Guriko Arakawa (voice) 9 episodes
  • Soshiro Hori Male Audience Member (voice) 9 episodes
  • Chiaki Kobayashi Koguma Arakawa (voice) 8 episodes
  • Masaki Terasoma Shiguma Arakawa (voice) 8 episodes
  • Akio Otsuka Issho Arakawa (voice) 8 episodes
  • Mariya Ise Machiko Iwashimizu (voice) 8 episodes
  • Ryota Iwasaki Kimihisa Kashio (voice) 8 episodes
  • Akihisa Shiono Kaisei Arakawa (voice) 6 episodes
  • Shizuka Itoh Masaki Osaki (voice) 6 episodes
  • Takuya Eguchi Karashi Nerimaya (voice) 5 episodes
  • Rie Takahashi Hikaru Koragi (voice) 5 episodes
  • Jun Fukuyama Shinta Arakawa (Tohru Osaki) (voice) 5 episodes
  • Hiroaki Hirata Ikken Arakawa (voice) 5 episodes
  • Kazuki Ura Shohei (voice) 5 episodes
  • Marie Ooi Old Person (voice) 5 episodes
  • Nobunaga Shimazaki Maikeru Arakawa (voice) 4 episodes
  • Yohei Azakami Kyoji Arakawa (voice) 4 episodes

Seasons

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