Akane-banashi to have special screenings in NYC and Boston
Photo credit: ©Yuki Suenaga, Takamasa Moue / SHUEISHA, Akane-banashi Committee
Forthcoming anime series Akane-banashi will have special screenings on the East Coast this April.
Revealed today, the series will have its world premiere at the Japan Society in NYC on April 1 at 8 p.m. EST. After a screening of episode one, Rakugo master Katsura Sunshine will be present for a special performance and discussion. Tickets will go on sale March 2 here, and they’ll be $22 for Japan Society members and $28 for nonmembers. All attendees will get an exclusive tenugui (hand towel).
Anime Boston attendees will have their own screening on April 4 at 7 p.m. EST. Sunshine will also appear for a performance and discussion. Attendees of the screening will get an original button badge. More information about Anime Boston can be found here.
Sunshine said this about the forthcoming screenings:
“My friends, the super popular Rakugo manga is becoming an anime! Join me at the World Premiere in New York and the Special Screening in Boston to be among the first to experience what’s going to be a smash hit anime!”
A synopsis for Akane-banashi reads:
"With only your voice and body—master the art."
Akane Osaki, captivated since childhood by the magical performances of her father, Shinta Arakawa, witnesses a shocking incident during his decisive performance for promotion to Shin’uchi (master rank).
Six years later, now a high school student, she sets her sights on becoming a Shin’uchi herself—pushing forward in the highly competitive world of Rakugo.
A passionate and authentic Rakugo drama begins now!
Akane-banashi will premiere this April as part of TV Asahi Network’s IMAnimation programming block in Japan.
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