Akane-banashi Anime Holds World Premiere in U.S. in April

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Akane-banashi Anime Holds World Premiere in U.S. in April

Akane-banashi Anime to Premiere in New York City and Screen at Anime Boston

The anime adaptation of Yūki Suenaga and Takamasa Moue's Akane-banashi manga is set to make its world premiere in New York City on April 1. This announcement was made by TV Asahi on Wednesday, revealing that the Japan Society will host the event. Following the premiere, a special screening is scheduled for Anime Boston on April 4.

New York Premiere Details

The world premiere at the Japan Society will showcase the anime's first episode. The event is scheduled for April 1 at 8:00 p.m. EST. Attendees will also be treated to rare behind-the-scenes footage. A performance by Canadian-born rakugo performer Katsura Sunshine is also planned. Tickets will be available for purchase starting March 2 on the Japan Society website. The cost is US$22 for Japan Society members and US$28 for non-members.

Anime Boston Screening

Anime Boston will host a special screening of Akane-banashi on April 4 at 7:00 p.m. EST. Similar to the New York premiere, Katsura Sunshine will perform and hold a talk at this screening. The Anime Boston screening is open to attendees of the convention. However, access will be subject to panel room capacity and availability.

Broadcast Information

The Akane-banashi anime will air on TV Asahi's "IMAnimation" programming block in April. TV Asahi has indicated that the anime will premiere on Japanese television after the U.S. screenings on April 1 and 4.

Story Synopsis

The story of Akane-banashi revolves around Akane Osaki. She was captivated by her father's rakugo performances as a child. However, she witnesses a shocking incident during his performance for promotion to shin'uchi. Six years later, Akane, now a high school student, aims to become a shin'uchi herself. She navigates the competitive world of rakugo.

Cast Details

The anime features a talented cast. Anna Nagase voices Akane Osaki. Takuya Eguchi plays Karashi Nerimaya, a university student and rakugo champion. Rie Takahashi voices Hikaru Koragi. Jun Fukuyama takes on the role of Shinta Arakawa. Nobunaga Shimazaki voices Maikeru Arakawa. Chiaki Kobayashi plays Koguma Arakawa. Yōhei Azakami voices Kyoji Arakawa. Seiichirō Yamashita takes on the role of Guriko Arakawa. Akihisa Shiono plays Kaisei Arakawa. Masaki Terasoma voices Shiguma Arakawa. Akio Ōtsuka plays Isshō Arakawa.

Production Team

Ayumu Watanabe is directing the anime at ZEXCS. Yu Harima serves as the assistant director. Kii Tanaka is the character designer and chief animation director. Michihiro Tsuchiya is overseeing the series scripts. Akio Izutsu is composing the music. Kikuhiko Hayashiya is the rakugo supervisor.

Additional Staff

The production team includes several other talented individuals. Yasunari Nitta serves as the sub character design and chief animation director. Hisashi Kagawa is also a chief animation director. Noriko Shimazawa is responsible for costume design. Yoshinori Iwanaga handles prop design. Shūhei Tada is the art designer. Takumi Sakurada is in charge of art. Saori Goda is the color key artist. Yūta Nakamura is the compositing director of photography. Kiyoshi Hirose is the editor. Noriyoshi Konuma is the sound director.

Manga Information

Suenaga and Moue launched the Akane-banashi manga in February 2022. Shueisha published the 20th compiled book volume on January 5. The manga has received nominations for awards. It was nominated for the 47th Kodansha Manga Awards and the 16th Manga Taisho awards in 2023. The manga also ranked at #4 in the 2023 edition of Takarajimasha's Kono Manga ga Sugoi! guidebook.

English Release

Viz Media's Shonen Jump service and Shueisha's MANGA Plus service both publish the manga in English. Viz Media is also publishing the manga in print.

Recognition

The Akane-banashi manga has received recognition from library associations. It made the American Library Association's Young Adult Library Services Association's 2024 list of Great Graphic Novels for Teens. The New York Public Library also named the manga on its Best Books list for teens in 2023.

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