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Lyanlin

Lyanlin (or Lyanlen) was a small kingdom nestled in the Displacer Valley of Consilia. Its area of influence was mostly resigned to the central city of Lyanlin and several small hamlets that dotted the Displacer Valley.

### Rulership

Lyanlin was founded by the Fukui family at the beginning of the Exindefey Era, where it served as a stronghold during the War of Undeath.

For a time, a conqueror named Kinexus took over rulership of the kingdom before power was restored to the Fukui lineage.

### Military

Lyanlin had a substantial infantry and guard presence for a domain of its size, largely due to the dangers surrounding the kingdom in the Displacer Valley.

Lyanlin also maintained a small fleet of ships that rest within Crystal Lake to escort valuable mercantile shipments across the body of water.

### Exports

Lyanlin's primary export was clothing made of displacer beast fur.
Kaelmourne

Kaelmourne was a warlock of Inanis who was born on the island of Reclo. His patron provided him with many gifts, including that of vampirism and shapeshifting. Kaelmourne later joined a pirate crew helmed by Jomery Gofferton. His loyalty to anyone other than Inanis was tenuous, however, and Kaelmourne frequently upended the pirate crews' plans to serve the machinations of his patron before he was eventually ousted by the crew and began devoting himself to reestablishing the Church of the Chasm.
Inanis

Inanis was one of the two progenitor Gods, the other being Omnia Sol. At the beginning of creation, Inanis became jealous of his sister's attention being drawn to her work manufacturing the cosmos, and sought to destroy it. Inanis was subsequently imprisoned by Omnia Sol and may only return via the Ritual of Returning or upon Omnia Sol's death.

## Beliefs and Myths

* Inanis sparked the idea for necromancy in the Material Plane, hoping mortals would use it to destroy themselves.
* Inanis is the darkness of the night sky.
* Inanis was born into eternity without a heart, which was the reason for his uncaring and destructive nature.
* Inanis may actually care for his sister, but still despises her creations.
* Inanis has already doomed countless timelines.
* Mechanus is a weapon being constructed to slay Inanis if he ever returns.
Koguma Arakawa

**Koguma Arakawa** (阿良川こぐま, *Arakawa Koguma*) is Shiguma's pupil and Akane's superior.

## Etymology

* To know the meaning of the surname **Arakawa** *visit: Arakawa School.*

## Appearance

Koguma is the oldest among the pupils, but he looks much younger than his actual age.

He usually wears glasses in addition to wearing a hoody.
When he performs he usually wears a white kimono.

## Personality

Koguma is a shy and introverted Rakugoka pupil who is always found with his nose buried in books. He specializes in old literature, and his style of Rakugo is entirely narrative with little to no acting. Despite his calm demeanor, Koguma is a nervous wreck at the prospect of mentoring Akane due to the fear of letting her down. He carries the nickname "Teddy Bear" given by Maikeru due to the similarity between his name and the Japanese word for "bear cub."

He is usually thinks a lot about things making him indecisive. According to Guriko, he is usually pessimistic most of the time, due to this nature he usually learns everything related to the story he wants to interpret, making his attitude change during his presentations to a more self-confident personality.

## Rakugo Style

**"The Art of Education"**.
 His Rakugo style is "terakoya". He is known for telling stories as they happened without character dialogue, although he usually does so in a way that feels realistic and entertaining. In Shiguma's school he is the best terakoya, that is, he is a master in the art of teaching ancient literature.

## History

As a child, Koguma changed schools a lot due to his parents' work, so he tried not to socialize or make friends since he knew he would be transferred again at any time, so he studied and read books as an escape. He studied at the University of Tokyo in where Koguma did not interact with anyone because he did not feel comfortable until he joined the rakugo club where he participated in competitions.. From that moment Koguma developed a love for rakugo so he researched ancient stories. He's graduated of the university at the top of his class.

At some point he would meet Shiguma and convince him to become his disciple.

## References

1. ↑ *Akane-Banashi Manga:* Chapter 14 Page 4
2. ↑ *Akane-Banashi Manga:* Chapter 14 Page 2
Shiguma Arakawa/Relationships

**Shiguma School:**
* Shinta Arakawa: Having taught him rakugo for years, Shiguma has great affection and respect for Shinta and feels guilty for his expulsion, ever since he met Akane he decided that it would be his way of apologizing to Shinta. Shiguma loves Shinta like his own son.
* Akane Osaki: After Shinta's expulsion, Shiguma decided not to accept any student until he found out that Akane was Shinta's daughter so he taught her rakugo for years, due to these years together Shiguma has grown fond of Akane and even though he knows that still lacking in experience he is confident in her rakugo skills.
* Guriko Arakawa: Being her most rookie student until Akane's arrival, Shiguma is strict with Guriko because he knows her abilities but they have a good relationship and mutual trust.
* Kyoji Arakawa: He fully trusts Kyoji's abilities so he commissions him to teach Akane.
* Maikeru Arakawa: As his oldest pupil, Shiguma trusts in Maikeru's skills.

**Arakawa School:**
* Issho Arakawa: They currently have a professional relationship.

**Others:**
* Masaki: After Shinta's expulsion, Shiguma felt guilty for not being able to do anything about it, due to Akane's recruitment to his school Shiguma was able to apologize to Masaki and promises to take care of Akane in her path as rakugoka.
Chapter 21

## Name

**Hikaru's Rakugo** (ひかるの落らく語ご, *Hikaru no Rakugo*?) is the **21st** chapter of the Akane-Banashi manga.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Sae Komi
* Hikaru Koragi
* Ikken Arakawa
* Akane Osaki
* Shinta Arakawa (Flashback)
* Kyoji Arakawa (Flashback)
* Maikeru Arakawa (Flashback)
* Machiko Iwashimizu
* Koguma Arakawa
* Issho Arakawa
* Kaisei Arakawa
* Mr. Madoka
Arakawa Arch Four

**Arakawa Arch Four** (阿良川四天王, *Arakawa Shiten'nō*) is a group formed by the four most important rakugokas of the Arakawa School after the patriarch.

The group is made up of Shin'uchi rank rakugokas.

## History

At some point in history, a group of 4 individuals known as the **Arakawa Arch Four** helped Issho Arakawa become head of the Arakawa School.

## Importance

The group is extremely important in the world of rakugo since they are considered exceptional rakugokas. They also have a great reputation since they can play the role of judges in competitions and activities carried out by the Arakawa school.

They are extremely important in the Arakawa school, since they are responsible for allowing the promotion of applicants. The recommendation of one of the members allows applicants to access the Futatsume rank and their approval allows them to access the Shin'uchi rank.

## Members

The members of the Arakawa Arch Four are:

## References

1. ↑ *Akane-Banashi: Manga* Chapter 19 Page 12
Chapter 58

## Name

**Framework of the Art** (芸げいの骨こっ格かく, *Gei no Kokkaku*?) is the **58th** chapter of the Akane-Banashi manga.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Ikken Arakawa
* Zenmai Arakawa (Debut)
* Zensho Arakawa (Mentioned)
* Akane Arakawa
* Shiguma Arakawa (Mentioned)
* Kaichi Arakawa
* Issho Arakawa (Mentioned)
* Hikaru Arakawa
* Maikeru Arakawa
* Urara Ransaika (Flashback)
* Shinta Arakawa (Mentioned)
Recurring Characters

vSome characters in the world of Omnia find themselves playing a larger role in the greater narrative of the world's story. Such individuals are noted for their appearances below. Note: This list does not include unseen appearances or mentions, only physical appearances of the character, this list also does not track appearances within one-shots.
Shinta Arakawa/Relationships

## Relationships

**Family:**

* Akane Osaki: Shinta feels great affection towards Akane, when Akane decided to be a pupil of Shiguma Arakawa he supported her.

* Masaki Osaki: Shinta loves his wife, who supported him in his career as a rakugoka.

**Shiguma School:**

* Shiguma Arakawa: Being the person who taught him everything about rakugo, Shinta has great respect for his former master, even entrusting Akane's career to him.

* Maikeru Arakawa: He and Maikeru are great friends being together in the same rakugo school. It is not known exactly how long they have known each other but it has been implied that they have known each other for a long time. Shinta trusts Maikeru a lot and her abilities and she trusts him as a friend asking him to take care of her daughter when it was her anniversary dinner with Masaki. Apparently, they are still in contact even though they are no longer in the same school.

* Koguma Arakawa: Shinta was Koguma's superior when he started at Shiguma's school. Koguma and him used to spend time together since they were both lovers of ancient stories so they used to go to libraries with old rakugo books. Shinta was the person who encouraged Koguma to change his personality on stage as well as to believe more in himself.

* Kyoji Arakawa: He and Kyoji were good friends. According to Kyoji's words, Shinta used to be a cheerful when he drank and they used to dance Kappore together.

* Guriko Arakawa: According to Guriko's words, he and Shinta did not have such a close relationship because Shinta's expulsion happened months after Guriko entered the Shiguma school, so they did not live together for long but Shinta always helped Guriko with everything he needed.

**Arakawa School:**

* Taizen Arakawa: Like Chocho, Taizen and Shinta are great friends, they both used to perform together and even did several performances together. Currently Taizen does not usually talk to Shinta since he thinks that Shinta's expulsion was his fault.

**Friends:**

* Chocho Konjakutei: He and Chocho are great friends. They both used to do performances together when they were both Futatsume. Chocho usually regrets the day he was expelled from Arakawa school, despite that they both still keep in contact, even Chocho calls him often.
Chapter 61

## Name

**Time Machine** (タイムマシン, *Taimu Mashin*?) is the **61st** chapter of the Akane-Banashi manga.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Koguma Arakawa
* Akane Osaki
* Shinta Arakawa
* Issho Arakawa (Flashback)
* Shiguma Arakawa (Mentioned)
* Guriko Arakawa
* Kyoji Arakawa
* Maikeru Arakawa
* Hassho Tsubakiya
* Chocho Konjakutei (Mentioned)
* Asagao Konjakutei
* Urara Ransaika
* Mayura Ransaika
* Hikaru Koragi
* Masaki Osaki
* Kaichi Arakawa
* Kaichi's Wife (Debut)
* Kaichi's Son (Debut)
Moue Takamasa

* Avatar 2
* Avatar 1

**Mōe Takamasa** (馬上鷹将, *Moue Takamasa*) is a Japanese manga artist known for Ole Golazo (Manga) published in Weekly Shonen Jump on November 28, 2016.

Currently is the artist of Akane-Banashi series.

## Other Works

* **Galaxy Gangs** (ギャラクシーギャングス, *One Shot*, August 03, 2015) (Story and Art)
* **Ole Golazo** (オレゴラッソ, *Manga*, November 28, 2016-February 27, 2017) (Story and Art)
* **Kiri no Miyako no K.K.** (霧の都のK.K, *Manga*, October 21, 2017-January 26, 2018) (Story and Art)
* **Tatarashidō** (タタラシドー, *One Shot*, June 07, 2021) (Art)
* **Promob** (プロモブ, *One Shot*, August 13, 2021) (Story and Art)
Rokuro Kashiwaya

> "Some people like hammering the nail that sticks out and draws attention to itself, while others are entertained by it, like me.""
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**Rokuro Kashiwaya** (柏家禄郎, *Kashiwaya Rokurō*) is a character in Akane-Banashi series. He is the only apprentice of Miroku Kashiwaya and considered a national rakugo treasure.

## Etymology

* Rokuro's name means *"grant/happiness"* (禄) (**roku**) and *"son"* (郎) (**ro**).

## Appearance

He has long dark hair, he is usually seen with his headphones and casual clothes.

## Personality

He is a calm and kind person with others but he is honest when talking to people.
Rakugo Federation

**Rakugo Federation** (落ら語くご連れん盟めい, **Rakugo Renmei**?) is an organization made up of several schools whose objective is to discuss, analyze and solve problems that may affect the world of rakugo.

## Overview

The federation is made up of several schools to build and shape the world of rakugo. They are known as traditionalists since they seek to protect the standards of rakugo culture.

## Representatives

Each school sends a representative to speak on behalf of the school as a whole. All representatives are Shin'uchi rank.

## References

1. ↑ *Akane Banashi manga:* Chapter 85, Page 1
Koguma Arakawa/Relationships

## Relationships

**Shiguma School:**

* Akane Osaki: When they met he refused to teach her because he didn't want to make her give up rakugo. After a while when Akane was interested in entering the Karaku cup, she came to his aid to interpret jugemu, Koguma agreed to help her and showed her the basics of it. Due to her performance in the Karaku Cup, Koguma recognized her and called her sister thus showing his respect towards her. Currently, Koguma likes Akane and considers her like a younger sister, so he tries to improve her skills so that she can be proud of him.

* Shiguma Arakawa: He has great respect for his teacher.

* Maikeru Arakawa: Maikeru and Koguma are great friends, they both respect each other and although Maikeru often calls him nicknames, Koguma respects him for his abilities. Some time ago, Koguma admitted to being jealous of Maikeru because he used to do what he wanted and people still loved him.

* Kyoji Arakawa: They both respect each other, although Koguma is his superior, he is not usually rude to him.

* Guriko Arakawa: Koguma takes care of Guriko as he is the youngest member of the school (until Akane's arrival), Koguma considers Guriko as a younger brother and regrets when he cannot help him by showing his affection towards him.

**Others Rakugo Schools:**

* Hakushu Kashiwaya: Friend of Kyoji and Koguma, both often make presentations together and usually talk often.

**Others:**

* Shinta Arakawa: Upon entering Shiguma's school, Koguma was the youngest pupil at the time so Shinta was one of his mentors. Koguma used to spend time with Shinta as they both used to talk about old stories. Shinta would become the reason why Koguma would set out to study hard and change his appearance and personality on stage.
Volume 3

## Infinite Blessings

* JP
* ENG

**Infinite Blessings** (寿ことぶき限かぎり無なし, *Kotobuki Kagiri Nashi*?) is the third volume of Akane-Banashi manga series.

## Summary

### Translated from Japanese

The student rakugo competition "Karaku Cup" has finally started. Akane attracts the attention of the audience with her outstanding talent. With Koguma's advice, what is the way to win with only Jugemu!? Whereabouts of the battle where each thought clashes...!

### English Version

The student rakugo competition known as the Karaku Cup is about to begin. Akane immediately draws the attention of the crowd with her connection to the Arakawa school’s rising star Kaisei Arakawa, Issho Arakawa’s apprentice, and her own amazing rakugo skills. With her ani-san Koguma’s advice in her back pocket, she figures out the key to winning the competition with “Jugemu,” a rakugo story famous for its long, repetitive tongue twister. But she'll have to deal with impressive rivals with unique styles of their own… Will she be able to overcome this battle of wills, wits, and dreams?

## Chapters

* Story 17: The Karaku Cup Prelims
* Story 18: Shut It
* Story 19: The Karaku Cup Finals
* Story 20: BM
* Story 21: Hikaru's Rakugo
* Story 22: As A Performer
* Story 23: Lull
* Story 24: Infinite Blessings
* Story 25: The Disappearing Stage

## Extra Pages

Initial PageCharacters PageTable of ContentsReference PageBack and Summary JPBack and Summary ENGVolume 3 Back Obi
## Trivia

* In each volume it comes with a reference to a movie, the back of volume 3 contains a reference to the movie Pulp Fiction from 1994.

Reference in Akane Banashi Volume 3*Pulp Fiction* Theatrical Poster
## References

1. ↑ Volume 3 on Amazon JP
2. ↑ Volume 3 on Amazon ENG
Hassho Tsubakiya

**Hassho Tsubakiya** (樁家八正, *Tsubakiya Hasshō*) is a character in Akane-Banashi series. He belongs to the Tsubakiya School and often performs at the Yasakatei.

## Etymology

* Hassho's name means *"eight"* (八) (**ha**) and *"correct/justice"* (正) (**shou**).

## Appearance

Hassho is an older person, so he has a lot of experience in rakugo.
He is a person with light hair and a pair of glasses.
During performances he usually wears a Shin'uchi hakama and during free time he wears vests with formal shirts.

## Personality

Hassho is usually kind to other people in addition to helping others but he is also usually honest when there is a situation that he does not like.
Chapter 72

## Name

**Changing Time** (替かわり目め, *Kawarime*?) is the **72nd** chapter of the Akane-Banashi manga.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Akane Osaki
* Guriko Arakawa
* Shiguma Arakawa
* Maikeru Arakawa
* Shinta Arakawa
* Kaichi Arakawa
* Zenmai Arakawa
* Hikaru Koragi
* Ryujaku Sakaki
* Gakumon Saito
* Ikken Arakawa
* Sae Komi
* Kimihisa Kashio
* Karashi Nerimaya
* Kaisei Arakawa
Gakumon Saito

**Gakumon Saito** (斎藤学問, *Saitō Gakumon*) is a traditional art critic. He is a judge in the Arakawa School Selection Round alongside Ryujaku and Ikken.

## Etymology

* Gakumon's name means "*study/learning*" (学) (**gaku**) and "*question/problem*" (問) (**mon**).
* Gakumon's lastname means "*purification/worship*" (斎) (**sai**) and "*wisteria*" (藤) (**tou**).

## Appearance

Gakumon is an old person, he usually wears glasses and his hair is usually tied up.

## Personality

Gakumon is a strict person, he tends to observe every aspect of the performances to see if it is done correctly. He usually has a lot of knowledge of the arts so he knows how something should be interpreted correctly.

In addition to this, he is usually a sincere person, so if he hates any aspect of the performance, he will say so.

## History

Gakumon has been covering the arts for 50 years, which is why he is often respected in the entertainment industry and in rakugo.
Church of the Chasm

The Church of the Chasm was a religious organization and divine terrorist group that operates with the intent to free Inanis from his eternal entrapment.

## Notable Members

* Korangar - **First Grand Reverend of the Church of the Chasm**. Korangar was a nightmare dragon, and was defeated and driven into hiding by the Thorn family in the year 1513. He later resurfaced and was slain by adventurers in the year 1568.
* Kaelmourne - **Second Grand Reverend of the Church of the Chasm**. Kaelmourne was a vampire lord, and was defeated by the Jashers in the year 1598.
* Darklord - Darklord was an interim Reverend while Kaelmourne was away in the abyss.
* The Bishop - The Bishop was a clergywoman under Kaelmourne and fought alongside him during his defeat.
* The Rook - The Rook was an enforcer who fought alongside Kaelmourne during his defeat.
Arakawa School

**Arakawa School** (阿良川一門, *Arakawa Ichimon*) is the most important Rakugo School and the main Rakugo School in Akane-Banashi series. It is run by Issho Arakawa and Shiguma Arakawa.

The school is part of the Rakugo Federation.

## Etymology

* The surname **Arakawa** means "*corner/nook*" (阿) (**a**), "*good/skilled*" (良) (**ra**) and "*river/stream*" (川) (**kawa**).

## History

At some point in history, a group of 4 individuals known as the Arakawa Arch Four helped Issho Arakawa become head of the Arakawa School.

After the incident in which several rakugoka were expelled at the hands of Issho Arakawa, its influence has grown making its a name among the rookie rakugoka.

Since the incident, no rakugoka has been able to rank up except for Kaisei Arakawa who managed to rank up from Zenza to Futatsume in just two years.

## Ranks

As in other schools, in the **Arakawa School** the rakugokas are classified using the 3 ranks:

* Zenza
* Futatsume
* Shin'uchi

Being the Shinuchi rank, the highest rank that can be aspired to in the school. Until now, the existence of 4 Shinuchi rank rakugokas in the school is known.

### Ranks Promotion

Unlike other schools, in the Arakawa School you can reach various ranks by obtaining the necessary requirements.
Below are the necessary and known requirements to achieve the ranks:

#### Zenza Requirements

* Be accepted and officially join as a student through a Shin'uchi rank.

#### Futatsume Requirements

* Have 50 rakugo performances.
* Know Kodan (Historical Stories).
* Have knowledge about music and dance.
* Play the taiko drums.
* Earn a recommendation from any member of Arakawa Arch Four who isn't the applicant's mentor.

#### Shin'uchi Requirements

* Take the Shin'uchi rank promotion exam.
* Be approved by Shin'uchi rank rakugoka.

## Secondary Schools

It is known as a school whose members are the pupils of a Shin'uchi rank rakugoka. These secondary schools are given the name of the group's teacher and his pupils.

Known Secondary Schools are:

### Shiguma School

**Shiguma School** (志ぐま一門, *Shiguma Ichimon*): It's how the group led by Shiguma and his pupils is known. This group is made up by:

* Shiguma Arakawa ***(Leader)***
* Maikeru Arakawa
* Koguma Arakawa
* Kyoji Arakawa
* Guriko Arakawa
* Akane Arakawa
* Shinta Arakawa (Formerly)

### Issho School

**Issho School** (一生一門, *Isshō Ichimon*): It's how the group led by Issho and his pupils is known. This group is made up by:

* Issho Arakawa ***(Leader)***
* Kaisei Arakawa
* Kaichi Arakawa

### Ikken School

**Ikken School** (一剣一門, *Ikken Ichimon*): It's how the group led by Ikken and his pupils is known. This group is made up by:

* Ikken Arakawa ***(Leader)***
* Kendama Arakawa
* Hikaru Arakawa

### Zensho School

**Zensho School** (全生一門, *Zenshō Ichimon*): It's how the group led by Zensho and his pupils is known. This group is made up by:

* Zensho Arakawa ***(Leader)***
* Yuzen Arakawa
* Zenmai Arakawa

## References

1. ↑ *Akane-Banashi: Manga* Chapter 19 Page 12
2. ↑ *Akane-Banashi: Manga* Chapter 54 Page 5
Chapter 85

## Name

**My Plan** (私わたしの秘ひ策さく, *Watashi no Hisaku*?) is the **85th** chapter of the Akane-Banashi manga.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Miroku Kashiwaya *(Mentioned)*
* Enso Sanmeitei *(Mentioned)*
* Chocho Konjakutei
* Issho Arakawa *(Mentioned)*
* Taizen Arakawa
* Zensho Arakawa *(Mentioned)*
* Ikken Arakawa
* Shiguma Arakawa *(Mentioned)*
* Kimihisa Kashio
* Shinta Arakawa *(Mentioned)*
* Akane Osaki
* Karashi Nerimaya
* Asagao Konjakutei
* Rien Konjakuan *(Flashback)*
* Kyoji Arakawa *(Mentioned)*
* Hakushu Kashiwaya *(Mentioned)*
* Rokuro Kashiwaya *(Mentioned)*
* Kenbishi Arakawa *(Mentioned)*
* Yuka *(Mentioned)*
* Risa *(Mentioned)*
* Saki Yoshino
* Hikaru Koragi
* Kaisei Arakawa
* Yuzen Arakawa
* Koguma Arakawa
* Madoka
Chapter 71

## Name

**Resolution** (解かい像ぞう度ど, *Kaizōdo*?) is the **71st** chapter of the Akane-Banashi manga.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Akane Osaki
* Ryujaku Sakaki
* Gakumon Saito
* Shinta Arakawa
* Ikken Arakawa
* Issho Arakawa *(Mentioned)*
* Kaichi Arakawa *(Mentioned)*
* Hikaru Koragi
* Kaisei Arakawa
* Shiguma Arakawa *(Mentioned)*
* Maikeru Arakawa
* Masaki Osaki *(Mentioned)*
Ransaika School

**Ransaika School** (蘭彩歌一門, *Ransaika Ichimon*) is one of the most important Rakugo School.

The school is part of the Rakugo Federation.

## Etymology

* The surname **Ransaika** means "*orchid*" (蘭) (**ran**), "color/*coloring, paint*" (彩) (**sai**) and "*song/sing, poetry*" (歌) (**ka**).

## Ranks

As in other schools, in the **Ransaika School** the rakugokas are classified using the 3 ranks:

* Zenza
* Futatsume
* Shin'uchi

Being the Shinuchi rank, the highest rank that can be aspired to in the school. Until now, the existence of 2 Shinuchi ranks rakugoka in the school is known.

### Ranks Promotion

To be promoted to other ranks, you must have a certain amount of experience.

## Members

Known members of the Ransaika School are:
Chapter 68

## Name

**When Feelings Get Too Strong** (強つよすぎる思おもい, *Tsuyosugiru Omoi*?) is the **68th** chapter of the Akane-Banashi manga.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Sae Komi
* Kimihisa Kashio
* Hikaru Koragi
* Madoka
* Akane Osaki
* Zenmai Arakawa
* Kaichi Arakawa
* Karashi Nerimaya
* Maikeru Arakawa
* Shinta Arakawa
* Guriko Arakawa
* Kyoji Arakawa *(Mentioned)*
* Koguma Arakawa *(Mentioned)*
* Shiguma Arakawa
* Ikken Arakawa
* Yuzen Arakawa *(Mentioned)*
* Kaisei Arakawa *(Mentioned)*
Shinta Arakawa

**Shinta Arakawa** (阿良川志ん太, *Arakawa Shinta*) is Akane's father. He was a Shiguma Arakawa's pupil and member of the Arakawa School. His real name is **Tohru Osaki** (桜咲徹, *Ōsaki Tōru*).

## Etymology

* Shinta's real name **Tohru** means "*clear/pierce*" (徹) (**tooru**).
* Shinta's last name **Osaki** means "*cherry/sakura*" (桜) (**ou**) and "*blossom*" (咲) (**saki**).
* Shinta's name means "*intention/aspire*" (志) (**shin**) and "*plump/thick*" (太) (**ta**).
* To know the meaning of the surname **Arakawa** *visit: Arakawa School.*

## Appearance

He usually wears a kimono.
After his expulsion he wears a white coat due to his work as a concrete salesman. He also has shorter hair.

## Personality

He is usually distracted but despite this he has shown to be a kind person who cares about others. After his expulsion, he is usually down for not being able to practice rakugo. However, he is still a very kind and supportive father and husband.

## History

He met Shiguma 13 years ago (currently 19 years) since then he has been practicing and studying the basics of rakugo, he practiced for years until reaching Futatsume rank. Upon entering Shiguma school, Shinta would meet Maikeru with whom he would establish a great friendship. During his time as a rakugoka, Shinta often performed with Chocho and Taizen and he used to go out drinking with Chocho and his pupil. At an unknown time, Shinta would have his first daughter, Akane. After a while, Shinta would spend time with the youngest pupil at the time, Koguma.
During his exam to be promoted to Shin'uchi he was expelled by Issho, after that he got a job selling concrete.

It's unknown when he met Masaki but it is assumed that he met her after entering the Shiguma School.
Chapter 57

## Name

**The Rakugo Swamp** (落らく語ごの沼ぬま, *Rakugo no Numa*?) is the **57th** chapter of the Akane-Banashi manga.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Hikaru Koragi
* Sae Komi
* Kimihisa Kashio
* Karashi Nerimaya
* Akane Osaki
* Kendama Arakawa
* Ikken Arakawa
* Karashi Nerimaya
* Hyakusen Arakawa
* Ichimaru Arakawa
* Isshun Arakawa
* Zennosuke Arakawa
* Kenta Arakawa
* Shonosuke Arakawa
* Urara Ransaika
* Mayura Ransaika
* Kaichi Arakawa
Zenza Renseikai Arc

The **Zenza Renseikai Arc** (前ぜん座ざ錬れん成せい会かい編へん, *Zenza Renseikai-hen*?) is the sixth story arc in the Akane-Banashi series.

Kaisei informs Akane about the Zenza Renseikai which is an event whose winner will have the opportunity to attend an event where the Shinuchi ranks will attend, Akane sets out to win the event to have the approval of one member of the Arakawa Arch Four: Ikken Arakawa.

## Characters Introduced

* Kaisei's Mother
* Takako
* Kiryu Kenputei
* Yuzen Arakawa
* Kaichi Arakawa
* Kendama Arakawa

## Rakugo Stories

* Hirobayashi
* Death of Toyoshiga
* Tenshiki

## Story Impact

* Kaisei's past is showed.
	+ Kaisei's Mother is introduced.
* Other members of the Arakawa School are revealed.
	+ Takako, Yuzen, Kaichi and Kendama are introduced.
		- Yuzen is revealed as a Zensho's Pupil.
			* Zensho's name is revealed.
		- Kendama is revealed as a Ikken's Pupil.
		- Kaichi is revealed as a Issho's Pupil.
* Akane meets Hikaru again.

## Trivia

* Like most arcs, this arc was officially named.

## References

1. ↑ *Akane Banashi: Manga* Chapter 58, Page 1 (JP Version)
Kimihisa Kashio

**Kimihisa Kashio** (樫尾公久, *Kashio Kimihisa*) is a writer for the Monthly Rakugo Magazine.

## Appareance

He wears a formal shirt with suspenders, he is often seen with his camera due to his work as a writer.

## Personality

He is a person interested in rakugo so he knows everything about it.

## History

Before the promotion exam for the Shin'nuchi rank, he saw Shinta make a presentation that was not to his liking.

Six years later he is in charge of covering the Karaku Cup with Sae.
Volume 6

## Fetching Tea

* JP
* ENG

**Fetching Tea** (お茶ちゃ汲くみ, *Ochakumi*?) is the sixth volume of Akane-Banashi manga series.

## Summary

### Translated from Japanese

Rehearsals with Urara begin in preparation for the "Rokumeikai", a gathering to write down ideas. If you don't learn new material in a limited amount of time, you won't be able to appear at Rokumeikai! Akane struggles with a story in which she plays the role of a bewitching oiran (courtesan), but the person who gives her the hint...? The story takes a new turn when Kaisei suddenly appears in front of Akane with "interesting news"...

### English Version

Akane begins training with rakugo master Urara in preparation for the upcoming Rokumeikai, an event where each participant must perform a newly learned story. If she doesn’t master a new story in the limited time left until the event, she won’t be allowed to perform! What sort of hint will help Akane depict a bewitching courtesan in the tale Urara suggests she tell? Then, Kaisei appears, bearing fascinating news for Akane…

## Story Arcs

*Main Article:* Fetching Tea Arc
*Main Article:* Zenza Renseikai Arc
## Chapters

* Story 44: First Practice on the Road
* Story 45: Two Steps
* Story 46: Date
* Story 47: Fetching Tea
* Story 48: Fetching Tea, Part 2
* Story 49: Fetching Tea, Part 3
* Story 50: Master's Desire
* Story 51: Goldfish
* Story 52: Embodiment
* Story 53: Fascinating News

## Extra Pages

Initial PageTable of ContentsBack and SummaryReference Page
## Trivia

In each volume it comes with a reference to a movie, the back of volume 6 contains a reference to the movie A Clockwork Orange from 1971.

Reference in Akane Banashi Volume 6*A Clockwork Orange* Poster
## References

1. ↑ Volume 6 on Amazon JP
2. ↑ Volume 6 on Amazon ENG
Volume 7

## Zenza Renseikai

* Front
* Back

**Zenza Renseikai** (前ぜん座ざ錬れん成せい会かい, *Zenza Renseikai*?) is the seventh volume of Akane-Banashi manga series.

## Summary

### Translated from Japanese

In order to secure a spot in the four-person meeting, which will determine the next generation of the Arakawa School's second-in-command, Akane participated in the Zenza Renseikai. To be part of the four-person meeting, one must rank first in the training session. Akane, who was highly regarded as a top candidate for the first place, faced an unexpected dark horse and a fierce battle for the spot ensued when she made a comeback, having improved her skills through the experience of defeat.

### English Version

Akane is set to appear in the Zenza Renseikai, hoping to seize a chance to appear in the four-person event featuring a group of talented futatsume said to lead the next generation of the Arakawa School in rakugo. In order to get into the four-person event, she must come in first at the Renseikai. While Akane is considered a favorite to win, a familiar dark horse contestant appears—one driven by a recent bitter defeat at the hands of Akane.

## Story Arcs

*Main Article:* Zenza Renseikai Arc
*Main Article:* Changing Time Arc
## Chapters

* Story 54: Zenza Renseikai
* Story 55: The Vibe of the Renseikai
* Story 56: She's Here
* Story 57: The Rakugo Swamp
* Story 58: Framework of the Art
* Story 59: A Difficult Choice
* Story 60: Only One Side
* Story 61: Time Machine
* Story 62: Judging Standards

## Extra Pages

Initial PageCharacters PageTable of ContentsReference PageBack and Summary
## Trivia

In each volume it comes with a reference to a movie, the back of volume 7 contains a reference to the movie Campus A-Go-Go from 1965.

Reference in Akane Banashi Volume 7*Campus A-Go-Go* Poster
## References

1. ↑ Volume 7 on Amazon JP
2. ↑ Volume 7 on Amazon ENG
Chapter 55

## Name

**The Vibe of the Renseikai** (錬れん成せい会かいの空くう気き, *Renseikai no Kūki*?) is the **55th** chapter of the Akane-Banashi manga.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Akane Osaki
* Kaichi Arakawa (Debut)
* Kendama Arakawa (Debut)
* Kaisei Arakawa
* Koguma Arakawa
* Ikken Arakawa
* Shiguma Arakawa (Mentioned)
* Masaki Osaki (Flashback)
* Kimihisa Kashio
* Sae Komi
Chocho Arc

The **Chocho Arc** (ちょう朝ちょう編ちょう, *Chōchō-hen*?) is the ninth story arc in the Akane-Banashi series.

Akane sets out to reach the futatsume rank, for that she must get the approval of the last member of Arakawa Arch Four; Taizen Arakawa, however Taizen does not usually appear in public much so she decides to talk to one of his apparent former colleagues, Chocho Konjakutei.

## Characters Introduced

* Minase
* Hitoya Mitsuya
* Ryoten Noma
* Tokikatsu Manaka
* Koan Unzen

## Story Impact

* Taizen is formally introduced.
* It's revealed that Taizen knows Chocho and Shinta.
* Akane and Karashi decide to ask Chocho to train them.
	+ After a game from Cho-Han, Chocho accepts.
* Guriko decides to go to Osaka.

## Trivia

* Like most arcs, this arc was officially named.

## References

1. ↑ *Akane Banashi: Manga* Chapter 80, Page 1 (JP Version)
2. ↑ *Akane Banashi: Manga* Chapter 81, Page 1 (JP Version)
Chapter 29

## Name

**A Wonderful World** (素す敵てきな世せ界かい, *Sutekina Sekai*?) is the **29th** chapter of the Akane-Banashi manga.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Machiko Iwashimizu
* Akane Osaki
* Issho Arakawa (Mentioned)
* Koguma Arakawa
* Guriko Arakawa
* Maikeru Arakawa
* Ikken Arakawa (Mentioned)
* Kyoji Arakawa
* Mamoru Mikuriya (Mentioned)
* Shiguma Arakawa

## Trivia

* The Color Page is a reference to The Breakfast Club Poster from 1985.

Reference in Akane Banashi Chapter 29The Breakfast Club Poster
Volume 1

## On That Day

* JP
* ENG

**On That Day** (あの日ひ, *Ano Hi*?) is the first volume of Akane-Banashi manga series.

## Summary

### Translated from Japanese

When she was young, Akane was fascinated by her father's magical rakugo storytelling, and when she took a seat with her father, she began her career as a storyteller. At the age of 17, Akane aims to become the highest-ranked "true hit" in the rakugo world. Various trials await Akane to master her first-class skills ...!? A new rakugo heroine is born here!!

### English Version

Akane unintentionally stirs up the specter of scandal when she’s discovered taking informal lessons from her father’s former teacher, Shiguma Arakawa. But she’s about to make even bigger waves, because her first step in climbing the ranks of rakugo performer from zenza opening act to shin’uchi headliner is exchanging her secret lessons for formal training. And she’ll still have to finish high school and navigate her relationship with Shiguma’s existing apprentices, all while learning that becoming a stellar rakugo performer takes much more than just being good at performing!

## Story Arcs

*Main Article:* Intro Arc
*Main Article:* Kyoji Mentor Arc
## Chapters

* Story 1: On That Day
* Story 2: Six Years
* Story 3: First Performance
* Story 4: Who Is That?
* Story 5: Proper Channels
* Story 6: Senior Pupils
* Story 7: Kibataraki

## Extra Pages

Initial PageTable of ContentsReference PageBack and Summary JPBack and Summary ENGVolume 1 Back ObiReference Page ENGLittle Stories 1 ENGLittle Stories 2 ENGOfficial Twitter Account Announcement Illustration ENG
## Trivia

* In each volume it comes with a reference to a movie, the back of volume 1 contains a reference to the movie It's Tough Being a Man from 1969.

Reference in Akane Banashi Volume 1*It's Tough Being a Man* Teatrical Poster
## References

1. ↑ Volume 1 on Amazon JP
2. ↑ Volume 1 on Amazon EN
Chapter 33

## Name

**A Place of Learning** (修しゅう練れんの場ば, *Shūren no Ba*?) is the **33rd** chapter of the Akane-Banashi manga.

## Summary

The Joseki is a place that offers performances every day of the year, not only rakugo performances but also paper theater and manzai comedy, so it is a place used by both new and veteran rakugoka to learn and polish their skills.

When Akane sees the number of Shin'uchi rank rakugoka in front of her, she is shocked, Asagao approaches her and mentions that she shouldn't see every person who enters the room since they can enter when they feel like it as well as leave when they want. want. Seeing that the current performance is ending, Asagao orders Akane to go to accommodate the cushion for the next performance, while he was going to accommodate it, one of the rakugoka asks if he can put it 80 cm away from the microphone while Akane does that, it is said like this she is not only working in that place but also learning from the teachers who are there, when Akane returns she tries to perform the **Kibataraki** learned with Kyoji at that moment Asagao asks her if she is resting since she has many things to do.

Due to the immense amount of things that she had to do, Akane ends up tired and tells herself that if Kyoji had not prepared her before, it would probably end worse, Asagao approaches her and tells her to be proud since to be her first day there weren't many disasters and he tells her that she should go back to work.

Akane returns to work thinking about Asagao's words and begins to think that she should be grateful to be in that place and learn from those experiences and from the rakugoka there, while both Unun and Karashi watch her, Unun mentions to Karashi that she she's a hard worker and a good girl to which Karashi mentions that she probably doesn't want to keep playing good girl for long.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Karashi Sanmeitei
* Akane Arakawa
* Unun Kenputei
* Asagao Konjakutei
* Hassho Tsubakiya (Debut)
* Baba (Debut)
* Kyoji Arakawa (Mentioned)
* Koiguchi (Mentioned) (Debut)
* Issho Arakawa (Mentioned)
Chapter 30

## Name

**Before Being a Rakugoka** (落らく語ご家かである前まえに, *Rakugoka dearu Mae ni*?) is the **30th** chapter of the Akane-Banashi manga.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Akane Osaki
* Shiguma Arakawa
* Issho Arakawa (Mentioned)
* Shinta Arakawa (Flashback)
* Maikeru Arakawa (Flashback)
* Kyoji Arakawa (Flashback)
* Guriko Arakawa (Flashback)
* Koguma Arakawa (Flashback)
* Jumbo Ozaki
* Judo Coach (Debut)
* Risa
* Yuka (Official Appearance)

## Trivia

* Akane's friends' names are revealed as Risa and Yuka after first appearing in Chapter 11.
	+ It is Yuka's first official appearance after only appearing on covers.
Chapter 78

## Name

**A Shallow Man** (軽けい薄はくな男おとこ, *Keihaku na Otoko*?) is the **78th** chapter of the Akane-Banashi manga.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Enso Sanmeitei
* Karashi Nerimaya
* Unnamed Man *(Debut)*
* Minase *(Debut)*
* Hitoya Mitsuya *(Debut)*
* Akane Osaki
* Kaichi Arakawa *(Mentioned)*
* Hikaru Koragi *(Mentioned)*
* Asagao Konjakutei *(Text)*
Chapter 5

## Name

**Proper Channels** (通とうすべき筋すじ, *Tōsubeki Suji*?) is the **5th** chapter of the Akane-Banashi manga.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Guriko Arakawa
* Shiguma Arakawa
* Akane Osaki
* Kaisei Arakawa (Flashback)
* Masaki Osaki
* Shinta Arakawa (Flashback)
* Issho Arakawa (Flashback)
* Ikken Arakawa (Flashback)
* Maikeru Arakawa (Debut)
* Koguma Arakawa (Debut)
* Kyoji Arakawa (Debut)
Chapter 50

## Name

**Master's Desire** (師し匠しょうの望のぞみ, *Shishō no Nozomi*?) is the **50th** chapter of the Akane-Banashi manga.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Akane Osaki
* Urara Ransaika
* Mayura Ransaika
* Kimihisa Kashio
* Rokuro Kashiwaya
* Hassho Tsubakiya
* Kyoji Arakawa
* Koguma Arakawa
* Guriko Arakawa
* Shiguma Arakawa
* Kaisei Arakawa (Mentioned)
* Issho Arakawa (Mentioned)
* Ensha Sanmaitei (Debut)
* Sharaku Ransaika (Mentioned)
* Hikaru Koragi
Chapter 54

## Name

**Zenza Renseikai** (前ぜん座ざ錬れん成せい会かい, *Zenza Renseikai*?) is the **54th** chapter of the Akane-Banashi manga.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Ikken Arakawa (Picture)
* Koguma Arakawa
* Akane Osaki
* Kyoji Arakawa
* Guriko Arakawa
* Unnamed Arakawa School Member
* Zensho Arakawa
* Issho Arakawa
* Shiguma Arakawa
* Yuzen Arakawa (Mentioned)
* Kaisei Arakawa
* Maikeru Arakawa
* Rokuro Kashiwaya
* Mayura Ransaika
* Rien Konjakuan
* Sae Komi
* Kimihisa Kashio
Chapter 53

## Name

**Fascinating News** (おもしろい報しらせ, *Omoshiroi Shirase*?) is the **53rd** chapter of the Akane-Banashi manga.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Kaisei Arakawa
* Unun Kenputei
* Akane Osaki
* Urara Ransaika (Mentioned)
* Rokuro Kashiwaya (Mentioned)
* Issho Arakawa (Flashback)
* Guriko Arakawa (Flashback)
* Kiryu Kenputei (Debut)
* Ikken Arakawa
* Kimihisa Kashio
* Zensho Arakawa (Full Appearance)
* Yuzen Arakawa (Debut)
* Shiguma Arakawa (Mentioned)
* Koguma Arakawa (Mentioned)

## Trivia

* The name of one of the Shin'uchi that appeared in Chapter 1, Zensho Arakawa, is revealed.
Chapter 69

## Name

**Dad's Magic** (おっ父とうの魔ま法ほう, *****Dad's Magic*****?) is the **69th** chapter of the Akane-Banashi manga.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Yanagiya *(Flashback)*
* Jumbo Ozaki *(Flashback)*
* Akane Osaki
* Gakumon Saito
* Zenmai Arakawa
* Ryujaku Sakaki
* Kaichi Arakawa *(Flashback)*
* Hikaru Koragi *(Flashback)*
* Guriko Arakawa
* Maikeru Arakawa
* Shinta Arakawa *(Flashback)*
* Issho Arakawa *(Flashback)*
* Shiguma Arakawa
Futatsume Debut Event Arc

This article is under construction so the information may change constantly.

The **Futatsume Debut Event Arc** (二ふたツ目め披ひ露ろ目め編へん, *Futatsume Hirome-hen*?) is the eleventh story arc in the Akane-Banashi series.

Akane and Karashi prepare for the next Asagao event, however Chocho recruits a member of the Arakawa Arch Four and asks him to give Akane a recommendation so Akane must work hard to impress him.

## Story Impact

* It is revealed that Taizen was a disciple of Zensho Arakawa.

## Trivia

* Like most arcs, this arc was officially named.

## References

1. ↑ *Akane Banashi: Manga* Chapter 94, Page 1 (JP Version)
Chapter 86

## New Breeze

* Cover
* Color Page

## Name

**New Breeze** (新しん風ぷう会かい, *Shinpūkai*?) is the **86th** chapter of the Akane-Banashi manga.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Yuzen Arakawa
* Hikaru Koragi
* Koguma Arakawa
* Kaisei Arakawa
* Gakumon Saito
* Ikken Arakawa
* Akane Osaki *(Mentioned)*
* Kaichi Arakawa *(Mentioned)*
* Zensho Arakawa
* Shiguma Arakawa *(Flashback)*
Shomei Tsubakiya

**Shomei Tsubakiya** (樁家正明, *Tsubakiya Shōmei*) is a character in Akane-Banashi series. He is a Shin'uchi rakugoka and the representative of the Tsubakiya School in the Rakugo Federation.

## Etymology

* Shomei's name means *"correct/justice"* (正) (**shou**) and *"bright/light"* (明) (**mei**)

## Appearance

He has dark hair and a pair of glasses.
He usually wears his Shin'uchi outfit on formal occasions or performances.

## Personality

He is a serious person and treats all problems seriously.
Chapter 73

## And The Winner Is...

* Cover
* Color Page

## Name

**And The Winner Is...** (勝しょう者しゃは, *Shō-sha wa*?) is the **73rd** chapter of the Akane-Banashi manga.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Akane Osaki
* Hikaru Koragi
* Sae Komi
* Kimihisa Kashio
* Karashi Nerimaya
* Madoka
* Kenbishi Arakawa
* Kaichi Arakawa
* Zenmai Arakawa
* Ryujaku Sakaki
* Ikken Arakawa
* Shinta Arakawa
* Kaisei Arakawa
* Guriko Arakawa
Volumes & Chapters

**Akane-Banashi** (あかね噺, *Akane Banashi*) is a Japanese manga series written by Suenaga Yuuki and illustrated by Moue Takamasa in Weekly Shonen Jump. Below is a list of all chapters and volumes currently released.

*For chapters listed by arcs, see: Story Arcs.*

## Chapters not yet in Tankōbon format

* Story 81: Chocho Konjakutei the Ookanban, Part 2
* Story 82: Art of Sunshine
* Story 83: Cho-Han Dice
* Story 84: Present Location
* Story 85: My Plan
* Story 86: New Breeze
* Story 87: External Validation
* Story 88: Got Me Licked
* Story 89: Tanuki Stories
* Story 90: This Breeze Feels Nice
* Story 91: Errands to Run
* Story 92: Speciality
* Story 93: My Words
* Story 94: This is a Major Event
Taizen Arakawa/Relationships

## Relationships

**Friends:**

* Shinta Arakawa: Taizen and Shinta have known each other for a long time, they both used to perform together. Currently Taizen does not communicate with Shinta because he blames himself for his expulsion.

* Chocho Konjakutei: As with Shinta, Chocho and Taizen often performed together. After Shinta's expulsion, Taizen would distance himself from Chocho due to feeling guilty about the expulsion of his friend.
Yuka

**Yuka** (ゆか) is a character of Akane-Banashi series. She is Akane Osaki's best friend alongside Risa.

## Etymology

* The name **Yuka** means "floor" (ゆか) in Hiragana.
	+ However, when written in kanji (由香 or 由佳), it could possibly mean:
		- 由香 - "reason, case, cause" (由) (**yu**) and "fragrance, fragrant" (香) (**ka**).
		- 由佳 - "reason, case, cause" (由) (**yu**) and "good, beautiful" (佳) (**ka**).

## Appearance

Yuka has dark hair in addition to having it tied up in two pigtails.

She usually wears the high school uniform except for special events where she wears a kimono.

## Personality

Yuka is usually a very quiet and calm girl.

## Trivia

* Despite appearing on the cover of Chapter 11, it would not be until Chapter 30 where Yuka would make her first official appearance along with the revelation of her name .
Chocho Konjakutei

**Chocho Konjakutei** (今昔亭ちょう朝, *Konjakutei Chōchō*) is a character in Akane-Banashi series. He belongs to the Konjakutei School and is the school's representative in the Rakugo Federation.

## Etymology

* Chocho's name means *"morning/epoch"* (朝).

## Appearance

He has spiky hair and often wears his Shin'uchi outfit on formal occasions or at meetings of the Rakugo Federation.

## Personality

Chocho is a calm person who likes to gamble. He is known for his orthodox methods of arriving at his performances because he has so many fans that he usually avoids them. He is very loved by people that they often tip him (something not very common in rakugo).

Chocho is known as a born gambler so he usually bets on every aspect of his life. He is known for being a popular person for both rakugokas and the general public.

## Rakugo Style

### The Art of Sunshine

Chocho usually uses luck in his presentations, so the story he will present is determined by the number he rolls on the dice (a tradition that he usually uses in each presentation). In his presentations he usually tries to involve the public to generate greater interest in the story. His art is known as the **Art of Sunshine** due to the warmth and freshness with which he usually performs his presentations.

## History

During his time as Futatsume he used to perform with Shinta and Taizen.

At some point, he would accept Asagao as his only disciple.

## Plot

### Zenza Training Arc

Chocho appears in the rakugo federation with the other members.

### Chocho Arc

Chocho would do an opening act where Asagao, Akane and Karashi were, after seeing his skills Akane and Karashi would ask him if he could teach them.

## References

1. ↑ *Akane-Banashi*: Manga, Chapter 79, Page 16
Miroku Kashiwaya

**Miroku Kashiwaya** (柏家ミ禄, *Kashiwaya Miroku*) is Rokuro's master. He is a Shin'uchi rakugoka and the representative of the Kashiwaya School in the Rakugo Federation.

## Etymology

* Miroku's name means *"grant/hapiness"* (禄) (**roku**).

## Appearance

He is an adult, he has spiked hair and his eyebrows form a lightning bolt.

## Personality

He is a serious and calm person. He usually calms down arguments in the Rakugo Federation.
Chapter 26

## Where You Belong

* Cover
* Color Page

## Name

**Where You Belong** (来きていい場ば所しょ, *Kiteī Basho*?) is the **26th** chapter of the Akane-Banashi manga.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Ikken Arakawa
* Issho Arakawa
* Akane Osaki
* Shiguma Arakawa (Mentioned)
* Koguma Arakawa
* Kyoji Arakawa (Flashback)
* Guriko Arakawa
* Ms. Yoshino (Flashback)
* Machiko Iwashimizu
* Mamoru Mikuriya (Flashback)
* Jumbo Ozaki (Flashback)
* Kimihisa Kashio
* Sae Komi
* Kaisei Arakawa
* Hikaru Koragi
* Karashi Nerimaya
* Shohei
* Ryujaku Sakaki (Picture)
Chapter 84

## Name

**Present Location** (現げん在ざい地ち, *Genzaichi*?) is the **84th** chapter of the Akane-Banashi manga.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Chocho Konjakutei
* Asagao Konjakutei
* Akane Osaki
* Karashi Nerimaya
* Unun Kenputei *(Flashback)*
* Kaisei Arakawa *(Mentioned)*
* Issho Arakawa *(Mentioned)*
* Shiguma Arakawa *(Mentioned)*
* Zensho Arakawa *(Mentioned)*
* Ikken Arakawa *(Mentioned)*
* Taizen Arakawa
* Kimihisa Kashio