This season of anime might not be as stacked with heavy hitters like last season, but the Spring season is still coming out with bangers. I’m happy to announce that a manga that I’ve always been interested in anime has finally aired. And the first episode did not disappoint. You can even watch the first episode on Youtube.



The first episode had a strong hook, and I’m already excitedly waiting for the next episode. A shonen jump manga about rakugo, where the character drives the story. Which means that even if you’re not into rakugo, you can enjoy this show. I’m just worried about the overall story moving forward. With it being a Shonen Jump manga, I’m just wondering how long will this series keep me hooked. Will it devolve into the usual bland shonen antics, or become a must watch shonen. If you’re on the fence, I def recommend watching the first episode, and seeing if it pulls you in.

Are you excited for Akane-banashi? What did you think of the first episode? Do you think the show can keep up the quality? Tell us in the comments.