The story revolves around a mature prisoner who was released on good behavior during Japan's Shouwa Genroku era (1960s to early 1970s). He is called Yotarou by others, a term that means an "anti-hero" or a "dim-witted man." When he returns to society, he starts a new life in rakugo (comic storytelling). Touched by Yakumo's role as the "grim reaper," he asks the master to take him in as an apprentice.
Most of the season delves into Yakumo's own past during World War II and the years afterward.
(Source: Anime News Network)
Description
Notes
The first episode had a runtime of roughly 48 minutes.
Type
TVSeason
Winter 2016Release Date
Status
Finished
Source
MangaEpisodes
13
Episode Length
24 min
Score
8.26 (57)Popularity
#2082 (199)Related Anime
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Alternative Names
Romaji
Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu
English
Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
Japanese
昭和元禄落語心中
Synonyms
Showa and Genroku Era Lover's Suicide Through Rakugo