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Akane Banashi TV Anime Confirmed for 2026, Directed by Ayumu Watanabe at Studio Zexcs
An anime adaptation of the Weekly Shonen Jump manga Akane Banashi has been officially confirmed, with an air date set for 2026. The series will be animated by Zexcs and helmed by Ayumu Watanabe, known for directing Witch Hat Atelier. The coming-of-age rakugo drama, created by Takamasa Moue and Yuuki Suenaga, follows a teenage girl determined to reach the top of the traditional Japanese storytelling art form.
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How sources are framing this
The first report flagged the announcement as coming from a now-deleted Shueisha banner with no production details; the follow-up post confirmed the full production slate (studio, director, air year), suggesting the official announcement rolled out in stages.
What we know
- Akane Banashi TV anime has been officially confirmed, initially revealed via a since-deleted banner on a Shueisha website.
- The anime is scheduled to air in 2026.
- Animation production is handled by Studio Zexcs.
- Ayumu Watanabe, director of Witch Hat Atelier, is attached as director.
- The manga is created by Takamasa Moue and Yuuki Suenaga and runs in Weekly Shonen Jump.
- The story centers on a teenage girl striving to become a top-tier rakugo performer, a traditional Japanese narrative comedy art.
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Akane Banashi" TV ANIME Announced Air Date: 2026 Animation Studio: Zexcs Director: Ayumu Watanabe (Witch Hat Atelier) Youth Artist Drama about a teenage girl determined to reach the top in the world of Rakugo, the traditional japanese art of telling enter
Manga MoguraAug 4
"Akane Banashi" TV ANIME CONFIRMED via a (now deleted) banner on a Shueisha website. Cover & Lead Color in next Jump issue too! Coming-of-Age Artist Drama by Takamasa Moue & Yuuki Suenaga about a teenage girl aspiring to become a skilled Rakugo performer
Manga MoguraAug 4
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