A new teaser trailer and key visual have been released for Akane-banashi Season 2, providing fans with an early look at the upcoming Zenza Arc and several new characters. The anime is scheduled to return in January 2027.
The newly released trailer offers a preview of the characters Asagao Konjakutei and Hassho Tsubakiya, with Taku Yashiro voicing Asagao Konjakutei and Yoji Ueda voicing Hassho Tsubakiya. These additions are set to expand the cast as the story progresses.
Production Details and Manga Background
Ayumu Watanabe is directing the Akane-banashi anime, with Michihiro Tsuchiya handling the series composition. Kii Tanaka is responsible for the character designs, and Akio Izutsu is composing the music. Studio ZEXCS is producing the animation for the series.
The Akane-banashi anime is based on the manga by Yuki Suenaga, who writes the story, and Takamasa Moue, who provides the art. The manga began serialization in February 2022 and currently has 24 volumes released in Japan. VIZ Media publishes an English-language version of the manga. The story follows Akane as she navigates the world of rakugo, beginning with informal lessons and moving towards formal training, aiming to climb the ranks from zenza to shin'uchi.
Key points
- Akane-banashi Season 2 released a new teaser trailer.
- A new key visual for Akane-banashi Season 2 was also unveiled.
- The anime is set to return in January 2027.
- Taku Yashiro voices Asagao Konjakutei and Yoji Ueda voices Hassho Tsubakiya.
- Studio ZEXCS is producing the animation, directed by Ayumu Watanabe.
Source: Crunchyroll News · Oct 25, 2026
