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Chapter 81

## Name

**Chocho Konjakutei the Ookanban, Part 2** (大おお看かん板ばん・今こん昔じゃく亭ていちょう朝ちょう②, *Ookanban Konjakutei Chōchō 2*?) is the **81st** chapter of the Akane-Banashi manga.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Ryoten Noma *(Debut)*
* Tokikatsu Manaka *(Debut)*
* Koan Unzen *(Debut)*
* Chocho Konjakutei
* Akane Osaki
* Hassho Tsubakiya
* Unun Kenputei
* Urara Ransaika *(Mentioned)*
Mamoru Mikuriya

**Mamoru Mikuriya** (御栗屋守, *Mikuriya Mamoru*) is the owner of Umi and Kyoji's friend.

## Appearance

He is a tall person, he has a small mustache.
He wears Umi's uniform which consists of a black shirt with a scarf covering his head.

## Personality

He is a kind person with others and his clients. Due to his work, he prioritizes the satisfaction of other people to make them feel comfortable.

## History

After seeing a performance by Shiguma Arakawa, this inspired him to try to make customers feel comfortable at his Izakaya.
At some point he met Kyoji Arakawa.
Sharaku Ransaika

**Sharaku Ransaika** (蘭彩歌しゃ楽, *Ransaika Sharaku*) is a character in Akane-Banashi series. He is a Shin'uchi rakugoka and the master of Urara Ransaika.

## Etymology

* Sharaku's name means *"music/comfort"* (楽) (**raku**).

## Appearance

He is an elderly person, so he usually has wrinkles and white hair.
He used to be seen wearing the hakama typical of the Shin'uchi rank in his performances.

## Personality

He was a stubborn person but kind to those he considered to be talented.

## Rakugo Style

Sharaku was known for his depictions of female characters.
 He was able to represent his characters through words in a simple and exciting way.

## History

He was famous rakugoka during the mid-20th century, he was known for his performances.

During his time as a rakugoka, he refused to teach his art because he did not consider that anyone was talented enough to inherit his knowledge, so he decided that his knowledge would die with him until he met Urara, who saw the potential in her, he would convince her to become a rakugoka and teach her his rakugo.

## Trivia

* According to Hassho, he was one of the rakugoka who refused to teach women until he met a woman.

## References

1. ↑ Akane-Banashi Chapter 41 Page 3
2. ↑ Akane-Banashi Chapter 40 Page 16
Madoka

**Madoka** (円, *Madoka*) is a character in Akane-Banashi series. He is Hikaru's manager.

## Etymology

* Madoka's name means *"circle/yen"* (円).

## Appearance

Madoka is a tall person.
He wears glasses and his hair is a dark color.
He usually wears formal suits during his work.

## Personality

He is a kind person who is usually honest.

## History

At an unknown time, he became Hikaru's manager helping her with her work at Edens Nova.
When Hikaru informed him that she wanted to enter the Karaku Cup, Madoka did not trust her or help her, but seeing that Hikaru had her talent, he decided to give her all his support.
Enso Sanmeitei

**Enso Sanmeitei** (三明亭円相, *Sanmeitei Ensō*) is one of the most famous rakugoka along with Issho Arakawa. He belongs to the Sanmeitei School and is the school's representative in the Rakugo Federation.

## Etymology

* Enso's name means *"circle/yen"* (円) and *"mutual/aspect/phase"* (相).

## Appearance

He has a rectangular shaped head, he has a mustache and his ears are bigger.

He wears the traditional shin'uchi hakama.

## History

He is a well-known rakugo and considered one of the most important rakugoka.
Tainaka

**Tainaka** (田井中, *Tainaka*) is a supporting character in Akane-Banashi series. He is the manager of the Retirement Home.

## Appearance

tainaka is a grown man.
His eyes are slanted with a large forehead and his hair is dark.
He is seen with a handkerchief as a sign that he sweats a lot or is a nervous person.

## Personality

He is a cheerful person who always treats others with joy and happiness.
Hakushu Kashiwaya

**Hakushu Kashiwaya** (柏家白州, *Kashiwaya Hakushū*) is a character in Akane-Banashi series. He is a student in Kashiwaya School.

## Etymology

* Hakushu's name means *"white"* (白) (**haku**) and *"state"* (州) (**shuu**).

## Appearance

He usually wears a formal shirt with a sweater, when he is in a performance he wears his white futatsume hakama.

## Personality

He is a kind person with his superiors and friends.
Volume 4

## Where You Belong

* JP
* ENG

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

## Summary

### Translated from Japanese

Akane drew the audience in with her performance in the final of the Karaku Cup. While the audience was filled with excitement, her opponent, Issho Arakawa, made a shocking comment to Akane. And who won the fierce competition for the championship? The turbulent Karaku Cup is now complete. The story enters a new chapter. What awaits Akane, who has been admitted to the tournament?

### English Version

During the final round of the Karaku Cup, Akane delivers a performance that spellbinds the audience. As the crowd is gripped with emotion, Akane receives a shocking review from her most hated foe, Issho Arakawa. Who will emerge victorious at the competition and have a one-on-one talk with the man who ruined the life of Akane’s father? As the thrilling Karaku Cup comes to a conclusion, a new chapter unfolds… What awaits Akane on the next stage of her journey to become a professional rakugoka?

## Story Arcs

*Main Article:* Karaku Cup Arc
*Main Article:* Zenza Training Arc
## Chapters

* Story 26: Where You Belong
* Story 27: Conversation
* Story 28: I'm Glad
* Story 29: A Wonderful World
* Story 30: Before Being a Rakugoka
* Story 31: Zenza Training Begins
* Story 32: Yasaka-Tei
* Story 33: A Place of Learning
* Story 34: Background Listening

## Extra Pages

Initial PageCharacters Page 1Characters Page 2Table of ContentsReference PageBack and Summary JPBack and Summary ENG
## Trivia

* In each volume it comes with a reference to a movie, the back of volume 4 contains a reference to the movie The Devil Wears Prada from 2006.

Reference in Akane Banashi Volume 4*The Devil Wears Prada* Poster
## References

1. ↑ Volume 4 on Amazon JP
2. ↑ Volume 4 on Amazon ENG
Chapter 77

## Name

**I'm Burning Up** (燃もえてますよ, *Moetemasuyo*?) is the **77th** chapter of the Akane-Banashi manga.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Maikeru Arakawa
* Koguma Arakawa
* Kyoji Arakawa
* Guriko Arakawa
* Akane Osaki
* Miroku Kashiwaya
* Rokuro Kashiwaya
* Kaisei Arakawa *(Mentioned)*
* Hikaru Koragi *(Mentioned)*
* Ikken Arakawa *(Mentioned)*
* Shiguma Arakawa
* Urara Ransaika
* Issho Arakawa *(Flashback)*
Saki Yoshino

**Saki Yoshino** (吉乃 紗季, *Yoshino Saki*) is the hostess of a Rakugo Café.

## Etymology

* The name **Saki** means "thread, silk" (紗) (**sa**) and "season" (季) (**ki**).
* Saki's surname **Yoshino** means "lucky, good" (吉) (**yoshi**) and "from" (乃) (**no**).

## Appearance

Saki is an older woman who usually wears a kimono during rakugo performances in her cafe.

## History

Six years ago, Saki witnessed Shinta Arakawa's rakugo and had high expectations .
Volume 5

## Opening Act

* JP
* ENG

**Opening Act** (開かい口こう一いち番ばん, *Kaikō Ichiban*?) is the fifth volume of Akane-Banashi manga series.

## Summary

### Translated from Japanese

Akane, who has become the target of "the rookie crusher", goes to the stage first thing at the opening of the performance to show her respect to the second performer, Rien Konjakuan! While her fast-paced storytelling draws in the audience, there is something that concerns Karashi... In addition, a shocking revelation is made about Akane's own material! What is the wall that Akane hit after finished her first backstage performance?

### English Version

As a prominent rookie with a target on her back, Akane takes an opening role with the purpose of clapping back against the veteran futatsume, Rien Konjakuan, who insulted her. While her crisp rakugo performance wows the crowd, Karashi finds something about it worrying… Then, a shocking truth is discovered about Akane’s repertoire, leaving her at a huge disadvantage as a zenza. How will Akane overcome this next big wall in her training?

## Story Arcs

*Main Article:* Zenza Training Arc
*Main Arcitle:* Fetching Tea Arc
## Chapters

* Story 35: Opening Act
* Story 36: One Fan's Worth
* Story 37: Rakugo Quest
* Story 38: Manners and Etiquette
* Story 39: Ookanban
* Story 40: The Image of Greatness
* Story 41: Sharaku the Unteaching
* Story 42: Evaluation
* Story 43: Wonder Child

## Extra Pages

Initial PageCharacters PageTable of ContentsExtra PageCommentsReference PageBack and Summary JPBack and Summary ENG
## Trivia

* In each volume it comes with a reference to a movie, the back of volume 5 contains a reference to the movie Singin' in the Rain from 1952.

Reference in Akane Banashi Volume 5*Singin' in the Rain* Poster
## References

1. ↑ Volume 5 on Amazon JP
2. ↑ Volume 5 on Amazon ENG
Kashiwaya School

**Kashiwaya School** (柏家一門, *Kashiwaya Ichimon*) is one of the most important Rakugo School.

The school is part of the Rakugo Federation.

## Etymology

* The surname **Kashiwaya** means "*oak/cypress*" (柏) (**kashi**) and "*expert/performer*" (家) (**waya**).

## Ranks

As in other schools, in the **Kashiwaya 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 1 Shinuchi rank 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 Kashiwaya School are:
Chapter 94

## Name

**This is a Major Event** (事じ件けんだよ, *Jikendayo*?) is the **94th** chapter of the Akane-Banashi manga.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Shiguma Arakawa
* Chocho Konjakutei
* Taizen Arakawa
* Zensho Arakawa
* Shinta Arakawa
* Akane Osaki
* Masaki Osaki *(Flashback)*
* Asagao Konjakutei
* Saki Yoshino
* Kimihisa Kashio
* Sae Komi
* Enso Sanmeitei *(Mentioned)*
* Miroku Kashiwaya *(Mentioned)*
* Shomei Tsubakiya *(Mentioned)*
* Ikken Arakawa *(Mentioned)*
* Issho Arakawa *(Mentioned)*
Taizen Arakawa

**Taizen Arakawa** (阿良川泰全, *Arakawa Taizen*) is a Shin'uchi rank in the Arakawa School and member of Arakawa Arch Four.

## Etymology

* Taizen's name means *"peaceful/calm"* (泰) (**tai**) and *"whole/entire"* (全) (**zen**).
* To know the meaning of the surname **Arakawa** *visit: Arakawa School.*

## Appearance

Taizen is a tall person. He wears the typical hakama. His hair is light and he usually combs it back. He is a person who always maintains a serious attitude, even giving the image that he is someone intimidating.

## Personality

According to Asagao, Taizen is a lone wolf. Taizen is a quiet person so he doesn't usually talk much.

## History

During his time as a futatsume, Taizen often performed with Shinta and Chocho.

According to Asagao, Taizen is the youngest member of the Arakawa Arch Four.

## Trivia

* Despite appearing in Chapter 19, his name wasn't revealed until Chapter 79.

## References

1. ↑ Akane Banashi Manga: Chapter 79, Page 12
2. ↑ *Akane Banashi Manga:* Chapter 79, Page 12
Chapter 31

## Name

**Zenza Training Begins** (前ぜん座ざ修しゅ行ぎょう開かい幕まく, *Zenza Shugyō Kaimaku*?) is the **31st** chapter of the Akane-Banashi manga.

## Summary

In another place Ryuun reads the news about the Karaku cup mentioning that everyone is fascinated by that rookie, noticing his words he apologizes to Shiguma who was in the same place, Shiguma mentions that he has no reason to feel insulted Ryuun is relieved but tells her that she is his apprentice since their narrative is similar, Shomei interrupts the conversation mentioning that the meeting is about Arakawa again Shomei mentions that individual promotion methods are unusual, Chocho interrupts him and mentions that although he agrees that Issho is an annoying person Kaisei's promotion has paid off and draws attention, Urara mentions that despite that it seems that Kaisei's early promotion has caused some rakugoka annoyance since it seems like preferential treatment, Enso mentions that if they are upset about it they should follow Issho's example since he is not the only one who doesn't follows the rules, at which point Miroku calms the situation by mentioning that they should sit down, calm down and talk about it since the Rakugo Federation is created to bring order to the world of rakugo anyway.

At the Arakawa's house, Kyoji apologizes to Akane for the example he gave her the night before, Akane mentions that she shouldn't worry but she should ask him for a favor, she wants him to teach her how to play instruments and dance, Kyoji is not surprised since before Guriko and Koguma had told him that Akane would ask him for that favor, Kyoji teaches him to play the ichiban-daiko while Akane practices Kyoji asks him how he has handled the article situation, Akane mentions that he has become a mini-celebrity because of the article but she feels depressed that she was unable to impress Issho in the Karaku cup.

Kyoji remembers a conversation he had with Hakushu, who mentions that some rakugoka think that Issho organized the Karaku cup to create a second Kaisei Arakawa, Kyoji mentions that if Akane's success went up, he had a contingency plan but seeing Akane can be calmer and that the zenza training will be complicated but that he trusts Akane.
During Akane's practice with the Ichiban-daiko we see time pass, the time she spends with Risa and Yuka and her graduation from high school together with Jumbo.

8 months later Akane is in Yasakatei along with Karashi to start their Zenza training.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Akane Arakawa
* Issho Arakawa (Mentioned)
* Kimihisa Kashio (Mentioned)
* Ryuun Kenputei (Debut)
* Shiguma Arakawa
* Shomei Tsubakiya (Debut)
* Kaisei Arakawa (Mentioned)
* Chocho Konjakutei (Debut)
* Urara Ransaika (Debut)
* Enso Sanmeitei
* Miroku Kashiwaya (Debut)
* Kyoji Arakawa
* Koguma Arakawa
* Guriko Arakawa
* Hakushu Kashiwaya (Flashback)
* Risa
* Yuka
* Machiko Iwashimizu
* Jumbo Ozaki
* Karashi Nerimaya
Sanmeitei School

**Sanmeitei School** (三明亭一門, *Sanmeitei Ichimon*) is one of the most important Rakugo School alongside Arakawa School.

The school is part of the Rakugo Federation.

## Etymology

* The surname **Sanmeitei** means "*three*" (三) (**san**), "*bright/light*" (明) (**mei**) and "*pavilion/music hall*" (亭) (**tei**).

## Ranks

As in other schools, in the **Sanmeitei 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 1 Shinuchi rank 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 Sanmeitei School are:
Kaisei's Mother

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**Kaisei's Mother** (魁生の母, *Kaisei no Haha*) is a character of Akane-Banashi series. She is Kaisei Mother.

## Personality

She is a good person and is able to trust people even if they are strangers to her.

She is an optimistic person who usually sees life in a positive way.

## History

She is the owner of a bar, where Kaisei used to frequent and do his homework. Some time later, she would fall ill being admitted to a hospital for her recovery, at that time Kaisei would try to earn money to pay the hospital bills and help her.
Issho would come to visit her giving her the necessary money so that she could pay her bills.

## References

1. ↑ *Akane Banashi: Manga* Chapter 51, Page 2
Characters

This page serves as a directory for the notable **characters** in *Akane-Banashi* series.

*For minor characters, see List of Characters/Minor.*

## Shiguma School

**Shiguma Arakawa**

**Maikeru Arakawa**

**Kyoji Arakawa**

**Koguma Arakawa**

**Guriko Arakawa**

**Akane Arakawa**

## Issho School

**Issho Arakawa**

**Kaisei Arakawa**

**Kaichi Arakawa**

## Ikken School

**Ikken Arakawa**

**Hikaru Arakawa**

**Kendama Arakawa**

## Zensho School

**Zensho Arakawa**

**Yuzen Arakawa**

**Zenmai Arakawa**

## Others

**Shinta Arakawa**

**Kenbishi Arakawa**

Characters from Arakawa School.

## Sanmeitei School

**Enso Sanmeitei**

**Karashi Sanmeitei**

Characters from Sanmeitei School.

## Kenputei School

**Ryuun Kenputei**

**Unun Kenputei**

Characters from Kenputei School.

## Konjakutei School

**Chocho Konjakutei**

**Asagao Konjakutei**

Characters from Konjakutei School.

## Tsubakiya School

**Shomei Tsubakiya**

**Hassho Tsubakiya**

Characters from Tsubakiya School.

## Ransaika School

**Urara Ransaika**

**Mayura Ransaika**

**Sharaku Ransaika**

Characters from Ransaika School.

## Kashiwaya School

**Miroku Kashiwaya**

**Rokuro Kashiwaya**

**Hakushu Kashiwaya**

Characters from Kashiwaya School.

## Others

**Ryujaku Sakaki**

**Rien Konjakuan**

**Ryoji Hakutei**

**Riichi**

**Megane Chuotei**

Characters from, or related to, another Rakugo School.

## Affiliated Rakugo

**Saki Yoshino**

**Kimihisa Kashio**

**Sae Komi**

**Gakumon Saito**

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**Minase**

Characters from, or related to Rakugo.

## Ryokugyoku High School

**Machiko Iwashimizu**

**Jumbo Ozaki**

**Risa**

**Yuka**

Characters from, or related to, Ryokugyoku High School.

## Izakaya Umi

**Mamoru Mikuriya**

**Hiiragi**

Characters from Izakaya Umi.

## Others

**Masaki Osaki**

**Kaisei's Mother**

**Madoka**

**Tainaka**

**Ms. Ozaki**

**Yanagiya**

Other characters not related or with known affiliation.
Kyoji Arakawa/Relationships

**Shiguma School:**
* Akane Osaki: Although at first he was annoyed by Akane's carefree attitude, as he showed her his weaknesses they became better acquainted, Akane respects him for teaching her the basics of rakugo.
* Shiguma Arakawa: He has great respect for his teacher.
* Guriko Arakawa: Kyoji always helps Guriko to improve his rakugo technique, when he was going to offer to teach Akane Kyoji assured that he should use that time to improve his skills since he just reached the Futatsume rank showing that he wants to see him improve.
* Koguma Arakawa: Being his superior, Kyoji respects Koguma.
* Maikeru Arakawa: Being his superior, Kyoji respects Maikeru.

**Others:**
* Hakushu Kashiwaya: Despite being from different schools, the two are good friends and perform together.
* Mamoru Mikuriya: Kyoji is a frequent customer at Umi and has known him for years, trusting enough to leave Akane with him during his work trip.
Jumbo Ozaki

* Current
* Child

**Jumbo Ozaki** (尾崎ジャンボ, *Ozaki Janbo*) is a character of Akane-Banashi series. He is Akane's classmate and friend.

## Etymology

* Jumbo's lastname means *"tail/end"* (尾) (**o**) and *"promontory/cape"* (崎) (**zaki**).

## Personality

As a child he used to be annoying and made fun of his classmates.
During his youth he is usually more friendly and respectful with people.

Jumbo, six years later, has become a close friend of Akane and openly supports her dream of following in her father's footsteps. When Iwashimizu refuses to sign Akane's research, Ozaki persistently defends his friend's decision until he convinces Iwashimizu to attend one of Akane's presentations.

He becomes frustrated but not upset with Akane as he understands her well and knows that she is solely focused on Rakugo. When Akane invites him on a date (with the intention of testing if she can seduce a man using an Oiran persona), she completely fails to seduce him in any way. Although they continue the date for her to witness her attempt, she points out that their date was actually one of their usual meeting spots anyway.

## History

As a child he used to tease Akane, making fun of Akane's father and pretending to cry to blame Akane.
After a while, he and Akane became friends, he supported her when she wanted to become a rakugoka by helping her practice.

## Trivia

* Coincidentally, the surnames of Akane's and Jumbo's are *homophones*, differing only from the letters **s** and **z**.
Mayura Ransaika

**Mayura Ransaika** (蘭彩歌 まゆら, *Ransaika Mayura*) is a character in Akane-Banashi series. She is a Futatsume rakugoka belonging to Ransaika School.

## Etymology

* The name **Mayura (2)** is written in hiragana (まゆら), which has no special meaning. However, when written in kanji (真弓良, 真友良, 舞結良, 麻友羅, 麻由来, 繭 or 万友羅), it could possibly mean:
	+ 真弓良 - "real, genuine" (真) (**ma**), "archery bow" (弓) (**yu**) and "good, virtuous, respectable" (良) (**ra**).
	+ 真友良 - "real, genuine" (真) (**ma**), "friend, companion, pal" (友) (**yu**) and "good, virtuous, respectable" (良) (**ra**).
	+ 舞結良 - "dance" (舞) (**ma**), "tie, bind" (結) (**yu**) and "good, virtuous, respectable" (良) (**ra**).
	+ 麻友羅 - "hemp, flax" (麻) (**ma**), "friend, companion, pal" (友) (**yu**) and "lightweight fabric, gauze, thin silk, Rome" (羅) (**ra**).
	+ 麻由来 - "hemp, flax" (麻) (**ma**), "reason, case, cause" (由) (**yu**) and "come/become, due, next, cause, since" (来) (**ra**).
	+ 繭 - "cocoon".
	+ 万友羅 - "ten thousand, myriads, all" (万) (**ma**), "friend, companion, pal" (友) (**yu**) and "lightweight fabric, gauze, thin silk, Rome" (羅) (**ra**).

## Appearance

Mayura is a tall person with dark hair and a swarthy complexion.

She usually wears elegant outfits.

## Personality

Mayura is usually quite nice to her teacher as well as helping her carry her luggage along with her tea set and outfits for her performance.
She often feels jealous when her teacher acts nice to other people.
Ryoji Hakutei

**Ryoji Hakutei**  (柏亭良治, *Hakutei Ryōji*) is a character in Akane-Banashi series. He belongs to the Hakutei School and it's Akane's **Tate-Zenza** during her second time in Yasakatei.

## Etymology

* Ryoji's name means *"good/skilled"* (良) (**ryou**) and *"reign/calm down"* (治) (**ji**).

## Appearance

Ryoji has long hair and wears a traditional Zenza outfit.

## Personality

Ryoji is usually very shy when talking to other people so he mumbles when he speaks and also tends to avoid problems so as not to disturb anyone.
He usually gets a stomach ache when he gets very nervous or when he thinks about something that might upset him.
Masaki Osaki

**Masaki Osaki** (桜咲真幸, *Ōsaki Masaki*) is a character of Akane-Banashi series. She is the wife of Shinta Arakawa and the mother of Akane Osaki.

## Etymology

* Masaki's name means "*true/reality*" (真) (**ma**) and "*happiness/blessing*" (幸) (**saki**).
* Masaki's last name means "*cherry/sakura*" (桜) (**ou**) and "*blossom*" (咲) (**saki**).

## Appearance

She usually wears a turtleneck sweater.

Previously she used to have long hair. Currently, her hair is short.

When she works as a hairdresser, she usually ties her hair up and wears a dark robe.

## History

Masaki married Shinta and they had a daughter.

She supported her husband during her career as a Rakugoka and attended her Shin'nuchi promotion exam. After Shinta's expulsion she went to Shiguma to ask for explanations.
She later saw Akane receive rakugo classes although she initially refused the idea due to Akane's attitude and Shinta's approval she agreed to let her learn rakugo.

## References

1. ↑ *Akane-Banashi Manga:* Chapter 59, Pages 15-16
Chapter 15

## Name

**Koguma's Rakugo** (こぐまの落らく語ご, *Koguma no Rakugo*?) is the **15th** chapter of the Akane-Banashi manga.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Akane Osaki
* Koguma Arakawa
* Guriko Arakawa
* Hakushu Kashiwaya
* Machiko Iwashimizu
* Kimihisa Kashio
* Issho Arakawa (Mentioned)
* Ikken Arakawa (Mentioned)
* Ryujaku Sakaki (Mentioned) (Debut)
* Kaisei Arakawa (Mentioned)
Chapter 17

## Name

**The Karaku Cup Prelims** (可か楽らく杯はい予よ選せん, *Karaku Hai Yosen*?) is the **17th** chapter of the Akane-Banashi manga.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Machiko Iwashimizu
* Akane Osaki
* Kaisei Arakawa
* Guriko Arakawa
* Sae Komi
* Kimihisa Kashio
* Hikaru Koragi
* Koguma Arakawa
* Jumbo Ozaki (Flashback)
* Karashi Nerimaya
* Shohei
* Issho Arakawa (Mentioned)
Chapter 19

## Name

**The Karaku Cup Finals** (可か楽らく杯はい本ほん選せん, *Karaku Hai Honsen*?) is the **19th** chapter of the Akane-Banashi manga.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Masaki
* Akane Osaki
* Issho Arakawa
* Shinta Arakawa *(Mentioned)*
* Guriko Arakawa
* Machiko Iwashimizu
* Koguma Arakawa
* Ikken Arakawa
* Ryujaku Sakaki
* Shiguma Arakawa *(Mentioned)*
* Zensho Arakawa *(Mentioned)*
* Taizen Arakawa *(Debut)*
* Megane Chuotei *(Debut)*
* Kaisei Arakawa
* Karashi Nerimaya
* Shohei

## Trivia

* The name of one of the Shin'uchi that appeared in Chapter 1, Ikken Arakawa, is revealed.
Volume 8

## When Feelings Get Too Strong

* Front
* Back

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

## Summary

### Translated from Japanese

Following the results of the first selection round, where Zenmai became the first contestant, the venue begins to realize the stringent judging criteria. Kaichi takes the stage, worrying about his compatibility with the judges. What is the belief he holds onto? Meanwhile, Hikaru challenges her revenge against Akane using all the weapons at her disposal! As the high seats of rivals conclude, it's time for Akane's turn, and through the 'exchange of glances,' she faces something unexpected.

## Chapters

* Story 63: The Worst Compatibility
* Story 64: This is So Stupid
* Story 65: Most of All
* Story 66: Let's Forget About It
* Story 67: Still That Girl
* Story 68: When Feelings Get Too Strong
* Story 69: Dad's Magic
* Story 70: The Rakugoka Shinta Arakawa
* Story 71: Resolution

## Extra Pages

Initial PageCharacters PageTable of ContentsExtra PageReference PageBack and Summary
## Trivia

In each volume it comes with a reference to a movie, the back of volume 8 contains a reference to the movie La femme Nikita from 1990.

Reference in Akane Banashi Volume 8*La femme Nikita* poster
Chapter 37

## Name

**Rakugo Quest** (落らく語ごクエスト, *Rakugo Kuesuto*?) is the **37th** chapter of the Akane-Banashi manga.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Unun Kenputei
* Karashi Sanmeitei
* Asagao Konjakutei
* Akane Arakawa
* Enso Sanmeitei (Mentioned)
* Shiguma Arakawa
* Issho Arakawa (Mentioned)
* Shinta Arakawa (Mentioned)
* Koguma Arakawa

## Trivia

* The color page is a reference to Dragon Quest.
Chapter 62

## Name

**Judging Standards** (審しん査さ基き準じゅん, *Shinsa Kijun*?) is the **62nd** chapter of the Akane-Banashi manga.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Sae Komi
* Kimihisa Kashio
* Hikaru Koragi
* Akane Osaki
* Zenmai Arakawa
* Kaichi Arakawa
* Kaisei Arakawa
* Koguma Arakawa
* Yuzen Arakawa
* Zensho Arakawa
* Ikken Arakawa
* Ryujaku Sakaki
* Gakumon Saito (Debut)
Asagao Konjakutei

**Asagao Konjakutei** (今昔亭朝がお, *Konjakutei Asagao*) is a character in Akane-Banashi series. He was Akane, Karashi, and Unun's **Tate Zenza** during their training period at the Yasakatei.

## Etymology

* Asagao's name means "*morning*" (朝) (**asa**).

## Appearance

Asagao is a tall person and has a triangular shaped hairstyle.
When he performs his work as a rakugoka he often wears a traditional hakama to show his rank.

## Personality

He is a person who takes his work as a leader and rakugoka seriously, despite being a mostly serious person, he usually supports his colleagues when they need it, it has also been shown that he is a very loyal person towards his superiors and the people to whom he has respect for him.

## History

Asagao would join the Konjakutei School and be trained by Chocho.

At some point Asagao had a fight with Rien due to him insulting his teacher, due to this accident he couldn't be promoted to Futatsume rank.
Issho Arakawa

**Issho Arakawa** (阿良川一生, *Arakawa Isshō*) is a Shin'uchi rank in the Arakawa School. He currently is Kaisei Arakawa's master.

## Etymology

* Issho's name means *"one"* (一) and *"life/genuine"* (生).

## Appearance

Issho Arakawa is an elderly man with a stern and intimidating appearance. He has spiked hair and a goatee on his chin, with sharp, pointed eyebrows and a roughly chiseled face. His eyebrows, in particular, are a striking feature, styled in the traditional Japanese art style.

He usually wears a kimono.

## Personality

He is a moody person, Issho Arakawa is stern and gruff, quick to pass judgment and dogged in his adherence to Rakugo tradition. As the current patriarch of the Arakawa school, he is considered a genius and an authority in the field. Despite his brusque demeanor, he is widely known and respected, and his name carries great weight in the world of Rakugo.

Despite his initially intimidating appearance and antagonistic actions towards Akane's father, Issho portrays himself as friendly towards people in the present day, even those whose styles he personally dislikes. He is aware of the importance of making people laugh and takes his role as a Rakugoka seriously. He provides good advice to potential Rakugoka like Akane, and his biggest dream is to create a generation that will carry on the legacy of Rakugo around the world.

Although initially criticized for his actions in expelling all six candidates from the shin'uchi promotion exam, Issho's talent and infamy eventually led to a boom in people attending his concerts. He is a complex and multifaceted personality known for his talent, authority, and intimidating appearance.

## History

During the promotion exam to Shin'nuchi he expelled all the applicants because they did not have enough potential to belong to the school.
In the 6 years since he has only promoted Kaisei Arakawa.
Chapter 70

## Name

**The Rakugoka Shinta Arakawa** (落らく語ご家か阿あ良ら川かわ志しん太, *Rakugoka Arakawa Shinta*?) is the **70th** chapter of the Akane-Banashi manga.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Akane Osaki
* Shinta Arakawa
* Shiguma Arakawa
* Masaki Osaki *(Flashback)*
* Zenmai Arakawa
* Kaichi Arakawa
* Ryujaku Sakaki
* Gakumon Saito
* Ikken Arakawa
* Hikaru Koragi
* Hassho Tsubakiya *(Mentioned)*
* Urara Ransaika *(Mentioned)*
* Rokuro Kashiwaya *(Mentioned)*
* Karashi Nerimaya *(Mentioned)*
* Kaisei Arakawa *(Mentioned)*
* Issho Arakawa *(Mentioned)*
* Guriko Arakawa
* Maikeru Arakawa
List of Characters/Minor

***This is a list of minor characters from the Akane Banashi series, divided into Named and Unnamed Characters and arranged by introduction sequence. Clicking on the link icon will take you to a character section.***
***Characters in this section have insufficient information to justify a character page, typically owing to a lack of importance or history.***
*For major characters, see List of Characters.*
Chapter 89

## Name

**Tanuki Stories** (狸たぬきの話はなし, *Tanuki no Hanashi*?) is the **89th** chapter of the Akane-Banashi manga.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Rokuro Kashiwaya
* Asagao Konjakutei
* Chocho Konjakutei *(Mentioned)*
* Yuka
* Risa
* Akane Osaki
* Koguma Arakawa *(Mentioned)*
* Guriko Arakawa *(Mentioned)*
* Karashi Nerimaya
* Shinta Arakawa

## Trivia

* During the publication of the chapter, a typographical error was found, since the color page shows chapter 90 despite it being chapter 89, this will be corrected in the respective volume.
Chapter 22

## Name

**As A Performer** (表ひょう現げん者しゃとして, *Hyōgen-sha Toshite*?) is the **22nd** chapter of the Akane-Banashi manga.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Hikaru Koragi
* Sae Komi
* Kimihisa Kashio
* Shinta Arakawa (Flashback)
* Kaisei Arakawa
* Issho Arakawa
* Ikken Arakawa
* Ryujaku Sakaki (Mentioned)
* Karashi Nerimaya
* Shohei
* Akane Osaki
* Guriko Arakawa
* Koguma Arakawa
* Machiko Iwashimizu
Ikken Arakawa

**Ikken Arakawa** (阿良川一剣, *Arakawa Ikken*) is a Shin'uchi rank in the Arakawa School and member of Arakawa Arch Four.

## Etymology

* Ikken's name means *"one"* (一) and *"sabre/sword/blade"* (剣).

## Appearance

He usually has long hair and a mustache, he usually wears a traditional yukata.

## History

According to his own words, he and Issho were recruited by the same mentor.

He was a judge in the Shin'uchi promotion exam 6 years ago.

Currently is a famous personality in the world of rakugo and outside of it, since he usually shoots movies and television series.
He was the judge for the 20th Karaku Cup alongside Issho and Ryujaku.

## Trivia

* Despite appearing in Chapter 1, his name wasn't revealed until Chapter 19.

## References

1. ↑ *Akane-Banashi: Manga* Chapter 53 Page 18
Tsubakiya School

**Tsubakiya School** (樁家一門, *Tsubakiya Ichimon*) is one of the most important Rakugo School.

The school is part of the Rakugo Federation.

## Etymology

* The surname **Tsubakiya** means "*affair/matter*" (樁) (**tsuba**) and "*professional/performer*" (家) (**kiya**).

## Ranks

As in other schools, in the **Tsubakiya 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 Tsubakiya School are:
Urara Ransaika

> "Women can't do rakugo". "Just quit being a rakugoka". Masters, fellow artists, listeners. So many people told me these exact things in so many different ways, but I asserted myself anyway, which is why I'm here today.
>
>

**Urara Ransaika** (蘭彩歌うらら, *Ransaika Urara*) is a character in Akane-Banashi series. She is a Shin'uchi rakugoka and the representative of the Ransaika School in the Rakugo Federation.

## Etymology

* The name **Urara** is written in hiragana (うらら), which has no special meaning. However, when written in kanji (麗 or 麗良), it could possibly mean:
	+ 麗 - "beautiful, lovely".
	+ 麗良 - "beautiful, lovely" (麗) (**ura**) and "good, virtuous, respectable" (良) (**ra**).

## Appearance

During her performances she usually wears a traditional Shin'uchi rank hakama.

During her free time she usually wears casual shirts with a denim shirt.

She is considered a beautiful person with great sensuality, which makes many people try to get closer to her and captivate them.

### Gallery

Ransaika's kimono on the back of volume 5
## Personality

Apparently, Urara has strong sense of justice because she states that nothing is more upsetting for her than seeing others given preferential treatment .

## Rakugo Style

**"The Art of Sensuality"**.
 His Rakugo style is "Oiran". A type of high-class courtesan in Japan that emerged in the Edo period, who entertained clients with sexual services and the arts of dance, music, poetry, and calligraphy. with polite judgment that was considered essential to sophisticated conversation.

Like her master: Sharaku Ransaika, Urara can use words to describe an event accurately and simply, as well as interpret the characters in stories in an interesting way. Unlike her teacher, Urara uses her sensuality to captivate her audience as well as her conversation skills.

Rakugo Style Urara
## History

Before becoming rakugoka, Urara works as a waitress until she meets Sharaku .

Being captivated by her beauty and seeing her potential, he would convince her to become a rakugoka, teaching her his knowledge and his way of making rakugo.

For some unknown reason she hates her inherited name (**Ransaika**).

## References

1. ↑ Akane-Banashi Chapter 39 Page 12
2. ↑ Akane-Banashi Chapter 31 Page 6
3. ↑ Akane-Banashi Chapter 41 Page 14-15
4. ↑ Akane-Banashi Chapter 41 Page 6
5. ↑ Akane-Banashi Chapter 36 Page 11
Chapter 91

## Name

**Errands to Run** (用よう事じがあるんで, *Yōjigārunde*?) is the **91st** chapter of the Akane-Banashi manga.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Akane Osaki
* Jumbo Ozaki
* Karashi Nerimaya
* Hikaru Koragi
* Chocho Konjakutei
* Asagao Konjakutei
* Kaisei Arakawa *(Mentioned)*
* Koguma Arakawa *(Mentioned)*
* Risa
* Yuka
* Taizen Arakawa
* Issho Arakawa
* Shinta Arakawa *(Flashback)*
* Masaki Osaki *(Flashback)*
Kenputei School

**Kenputei School** (暄風亭一門, *Kenpūtei Ichimon*) is one of the most important Rakugo School.

The school is part of the Rakugo Federation.

## Etymology

* The surname **Kenputei** means "*warm weather*" (暄) (**ken**), "*wind/air*" (風) (**puu**) and "*pavilion/music hall*" (亭) (**tei**).

## Ranks

As in other schools, in the **Kenputei 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 1 Shinuchi rank 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 Kenputei School are:
Guriko Arakawa

**Guriko Arakawa** (阿良川ぐりこ, *Arakawa Guriko*) is Shiguma Arakawa's pupil.

## Etymology

*TBA*.

He usually wears a jacket and a t-shirt with the word *thoughtless* on it.
When he performs he usually wears a white kimono.

## Personality

Guriko is a responsible and reliable person who takes care of the household chores for Shiguma. He is also friendly and welcoming, as evidenced by being the first one to greet and welcome Akane.

Despite his appearance he is a kind person who helps other people, being one of the youngest of Shiguma's students he has respect for his teacher and his superiors.

## History

At some point he met Shiguma Arakawa whom taught him the basics of rakugo.
He spent 6 years studying rakugo with Shiguma until he was promoted to Zensa.
He was currently promoted to Futatsume rank.
Chapter 90

## Name

**This Breeze Feels Nice** (この風かぜは心ここ地ちいい, *Kono Kaze wa Kokochiī*?) is the **90th** chapter of the Akane-Banashi manga.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Asagao Konjakutei
* Rien Konjakuan *(Mentioned)*
* Guriko Arakawa *(Mentioned)*
* Akane Osaki
* Karashi Nerimaya
* Enso Sanmeitei *(Mentioned)*
* Chocho Konjakutei
* Taizen Arakawa *(Flashback)*
* Shinta Arakawa *(Flashback)*
Chapter 1

## On That Day

* Cover
* Color Page

## Name

**On That Day** (あの日ひ, *Ano Hi*?) is the **1th** chapter of the Akane-Banashi manga.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Shinta Arakawa (Debut)
* Ms. Yoshino (Debut)
* Kimihisa Kashio (Debut)
* Akane Osaki (Debut)
* Jumbo Ozaki (Debut)
* Jumbo's Mother (Debut)
* Mr. Yanagiya (Debut)
* Masaki Osaki (Debut)
* Shiguma Arakawa (Debut)
* Issho Arakawa (Debut)
* Ikken Arakawa (Debut)
* Zensho Arakawa (Debut)
Chapter 28

## Name

**I'm Glad** (よかった, *Yokatta*?) is the **28th** chapter of the Akane-Banashi manga.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Issho Arakawa
* Akane Osaki
* Shinta Arakawa (Mentioned)
* Kimihisa Kashio
* Hikaru Koragi
* Mr. Madoka
* Ikken Arakawa
* Karashi Nerimaya
* Shohei
* Enso Sanmeitei (Mentioned) (Debut)
* Kaisei Arakawa
* Shiguma Arakawa (Mentioned)
Risa

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

## Appearance

Risa has long light-colored hair.

She usually wears the high school uniform although on special occasions such as festivals she can be seen wearing kimonos.

## Trivia

* Despite appearing in Chapter 11, her name would not be revealed until Chapter 30.
Shiguma Arakawa

**Shiguma Arakawa** (阿良川志ぐま, *Arakawa Shiguma*) is a Shin'uchi rank in the Arakawa School and the second eldest member and disciple of Issho Arakawa, the school's director. A master of humanistic stories known as the 'Weeping Shiguma.' He is one of the Arakawa Arch Four who support and participate in the meetings of the Rakugo Federation. He used to be the master of Shinta Arakawa. And currently is the master of 5 pupils: Maikeru, Koguma, Kyoji, Guriko and Akane.

## Etymology

* Shiguma's name means "*intention/aspire*" (志) (**shi**).

## Appearance

He usually wears a kimono.
Occasionally wears a formal suit with a hat.

## Personality

He is a serious person with his work, he is usually very kind to people and very strict with his students, despite that he has great affection for them. Unlike other Shin'nuchi-ranked rakugoka, he usually treats his disciples as if they were his own children.

Shiguma Arakawa is an experienced Rakugoka who highly regards the art of Rakugo and values its hierarchy and etiquette. Despite being reserved, he enjoys having fun with his students, especially Akane whom he sees as a chance to redeem himself for past failures. He pushes his students to excel while also knowing when to take a break. He is driven to make amends for his past by training Akane to become a successful Rakugoka.

## History

At some point he met Shinta Arakawa whom taught him the basics of rakugo.
After Shinta's expulsion, he decided not to accept any new students until Akane's arrival.
After 6 years of teaching rakugo, he decided to accept Akane as an official student, joining Maikeru, Kyoji, Koguma and Guriko. Shiguma trained Akane in secret, leading people to suspect he was involved in something illegal. Guriko believes they are meeting illicitly, and Akane agrees that the training appears dubious.
Chapter 88

## Name

**Got Me Licked** (舐なめやがって, *Nameyagatte*?) is the **88th** chapter of the Akane-Banashi manga.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Koguma Arakawa
* Yuzen Arakawa
* Gakumon Saito
* Ikken Arakawa
* Hikaru Koragi
* Akane Osaki
* Machiko Iwashimizu *(Flashback)*
* Kaisei Arakawa
* Tsuruhana Kifukutei *(Debut)*
* Guriko Arakawa
* Maikeru Arakawa *(Mentioned)*
Maikeru Arakawa

**Maikeru Arakawa** (阿良川まいける, *Arakawa Maikeru*) is a major character in Akane-Banashi series. He is the older Shiguma's pupil.

## Etymology

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

## Appearance

Looks like the most physically older of Shiguma Arakawa's pupils, he is actually the same age as Kyoji.

He dresses more casuallys, Maikeru wears an unbuttoned jacket, a shirt and jeans.
When he performs he usually wears a white kimono.

Previously, he used to have his hair bleached.

## Personality

Maikeru Arakawa is a relaxed, flirtatious and outgoing pupil who enjoys giving his fellow pet names, such as "teddy bear" for Koguma and "Akaneru" for Akane. He often provides comic relief during practice sessions and is generally well-liked by his peers.

## Rakugo Style

According to Koguma, Maikeru is one of the best futatsume being at Rokuro's level.

### Nin

Maikeru usually uses the Nin to determine the essence of a rakugoka and its connection with the story to be interpreted.

## History

At some point he met Shiguma Arakawa whom taught him the basics of rakugo.

At some point he became friends with Shinta and they used to spend time together. Shinta would teach him the story: ***Changing Time***.

Due to Shinta's expulsion, he is Shiguma's oldest pupil.

## References

1. ↑ *Akane-Banashi: Manga* Chapter 59 Page 16
2. ↑ *Akane-Banashi: Manga* Chapter 54 Page 11
3. ↑ *Akane-Banashi: Manga* Chapter 54 Page 9
4. ↑ *Akane-Banashi: Manga* Chapter 54 Pages 14-15
5. ↑ *Akane-Banashi: Manga* Chapter 58 Page 20
Karashi Nerimaya/Relationships

**Sanmeitei School:**
* Enso Sanmeitei: "Karashi holds profound respect for his master due to his prominent role as an important rakugoka at the Sanmeitei school."

**Friends:**
* Akane Osaki: Since they participated in the "Karaku Cup," he considers her one of his main rivals, along with Hikaru Koragi. Although he initially saw Akane as his competitor during the Karaku Cup, after witnessing her skills, he came to respect and admire her. Subsequently, when both were assigned to the same training, they ended up getting even closer.
* Hikaru Koragi:
Kaisei Arakawa

**Kaisei Arakawa** (阿良川魁生, *Arakawa Kaisei*) is a character of Akane-Banashi series. He currently is Issho Arakawa's pupil.

## Etymology

* Kaisei's name means *"charging ahead of others"* (魁) and *"life/genuine"* (生).

## Appearance

He usually wears a flowers kimono.
When not at a performance or rakugo event, he usually wears casual clothes with a pair of glasses.

## Personality

Kaisei is a ambitious, talented and proud individual who is passionate about his craft as a Rakugoka. He has a flamboyant and playful personality, but can also be serious and focused when it comes to honing his skills. Kaisei is fiercely loyal to his mentor Issho Arakawa and deeply appreciates the support and guidance he has received from him. However, Kaisei's clingy-feely nature and lack of personal space can sometimes make others feel uncomfortable around him. Despite this, he is a kind and generous person who always tries to help those in need. He has a strong sense of humor and enjoys making people laugh with his performances, which often feature sensual and comedic characters. Overall, Kaisei is a complex individual who is driven by his passion for Rakugo and his desire to succeed in the industry.

Kaisei is a person who is proud of his abilities, so he tends to act confident.
He respects his teacher a lot.

## Rakugo Style

Kaisei is known for performing realistic female voices despite having a deep voice.

## History

During Kaisei's childhood, he often visited his mother's bar, where he met a familiar face, a frequent customer named Issho Arakawa. In time, when Kaisei's mother fell ill, he took it upon himself to look after her and somehow try to earn money to pay her medical bills.

One fateful day, Issho showed up at the hospital where Kaisei's mother was being treated and generously paid for all of her medical expenses as a sincere gesture of gratitude for the drinks Kaisei's mother served him at the bar.

Touched by Issho's kindness and curious about his profession, Kaisei asks what he works with, which Issho reveals is a rakugoka, a traditional Japanese storyteller.

Inspired by Issho's artistry and generosity, Kaisei decided to become a rakugoka and was eventually accepted into the Arakawa School, where he would hone his skills and master the art of storytelling with the help of his mentor Issho Arakawa.

With hard work and dedication, Kaisei rose through the ranks and was promoted to the illustrious rank of Futatsume by none other than his teacher and friend Issho, all in just two years, becoming a famous name recognized by the new generation.

Through Issho's kindness and selfless gesture, Kaisei is determined to follow his master's journey and continue his dream of Rakugo being achieved for future generations.

## References

1. ↑ Kaisei Birthday Confirmed
2. ↑ *Akane-Banashi* manga Chapter 52 Page 3
Chapter 44

## Name

**First Practice on the Road** (初はじめての出で稽げい古こ, *Hajimete no Degeiko*?) is the **44th** chapter of the Akane-Banashi manga.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Kimihisa Kashio
* Urara Ransaika
* Rokuro Kashiwaya
* Akane Osaki
* Shinta Arakawa (Flashback)
* Ryoji Hakutei (Flashback)
* Mayura Ransaika
* Shiguma Arakawa (Mentioned)
* Sharaku Ransaika (Mentioned)
* Masaki Osaki (Flashback)
Masaki Osaki/Relationships

## Relationships

**Family:**

* Shinta Arakawa: She loves her husband and supported him in his career as a rakugoka and in all his decisions.

* Akane Osaki: She loves his daughter, so much to support her with her career as a rakugoka despite her father's expulsion.

**Arakawa School:**

* Shiguma Arakawa: After Shinta was expelled from the academy, Masaki had a grudge against Shiguma for not standing up for him. Six years later she would talk to Shiguma again to entrust her daughter to him.

* Maikeru Arakawa: Masaki and Maikeru have a friendly relationship, since Maikeru is good friend with Shinta. Masaki usually talks to him when she has to cut his hair. Maikeru often calls her as *anego* as a sign of respect.
Chapter 93

## Name

**My Words** (私わたしの言こと葉ば, *Watashi no Kotoba*?) is the **93rd** chapter of the Akane-Banashi manga.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Akane Osaki
* Chocho Konjakutei
* Risa
* Jumbo Ozaki
* Yuka
* Shiguma Arakawa
* Shinta Arakawa *(Mentioned)*
* Mr. Yanagiya *(Flashback)*
* Ms. Ozaki *(Flashback)*
* Taizen Arakawa *(Mentioned)*
* Issho Arakawa