Is the TV show Akane-banashi available on Netflix, Disney+, Prime or Apple TV+?

We at Stream Tracker keep an eye on where to watch the shows that matter — and Akane‑banashi (2026) is one to follow. Centered on Akane Osaki, who grew up spellbound by her father Shinta Arakawa’s rakugo performances and the shocking incident that changed everything during his bid for shin’uchi, the series tracks her determined climb through the yose world as she trains to become a shin’uchi herself. Expect tightly staged storytelling, razor‑sharp timing, and the ritualized beats of the rakugoka’s art as Akane learns to turn memory and pain into stage gold. Looking for it on Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video or Apple TV+? In this article the Stream Tracker team checks current platform availability (and region differences) and — if the series has picked up awards since its release — lists those honours as well, so you can find where to stream the show and what critics and festivals have said about it.

Synopsis

As a child, Akane Osaki was spellbound by her father Shinta Arakawa’s mesmerizing rakugo performances. During the decisive show that would decide his promotion to shin'uchi — the elite master rank — she witnessed a shocking incident that changed everything. Six years later, now a determined high school student, Akane is intent on claiming that same title for herself, plunging into rakugo’s fiercely competitive, tradition-steeped world where ambition, rivalry, and hidden truths test her resolve.

Release date

2026

Seasons / Episodes

1s / 1ep

Total duration

Not set

Rating

Country

Japon

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Cast