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あかね噺 [Akane-banashi] #3
Akane-banashi T03
いよいよ始まった学生落語大会「可楽杯」。群を抜いたうまさで観客達の注目を集める朱音。こぐまの助言を受けて掴んだ、寿限無だけで勝つ戦い方とは!? 朱音の前に立ちはだかる、ライバル達の個性的な落語も明らかに──。それぞれの思いがぶつかり合う戦いの行方は…！
188 pages, Paperback
First published October 4, 2022
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January 20, 2024
Wow. Wow wow wow wow wow!
This series just keeps on rolling, never missing a beat. I LOVE how Akane has a goal and is working hard towards it. She's giving it her all, but isn't forgetting the rest of her life or her loved ones who have helped and supported her in getting this far.
She is SUCH a strong female character. Her drive is incredible. I love how she is high-school aged, but NO love interest, other than her rakugo! She has respect for her elders, both age-wise and those who are teaching her more about her art form. She LISTENS and studies hard. And her chosen field isn't easy. Yes, she's holding her own amongst the competition, but she DOES have competition, each with their own reasons for becoming the best at what they do.
5, I can't wait for the next volume I am in this for the long haul, stars!
My thanks to NetGalley and VIZ Media LLC for an eARC of this book to read and review.
This series just keeps on rolling, never missing a beat. I LOVE how Akane has a goal and is working hard towards it. She's giving it her all, but isn't forgetting the rest of her life or her loved ones who have helped and supported her in getting this far.
She is SUCH a strong female character. Her drive is incredible. I love how she is high-school aged, but NO love interest, other than her rakugo! She has respect for her elders, both age-wise and those who are teaching her more about her art form. She LISTENS and studies hard. And her chosen field isn't easy. Yes, she's holding her own amongst the competition, but she DOES have competition, each with their own reasons for becoming the best at what they do.
5, I can't wait for the next volume I am in this for the long haul, stars!
My thanks to NetGalley and VIZ Media LLC for an eARC of this book to read and review.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 9, 2024
Competition time! The chapters are well-paced and structured just right to build tension as the rivals take their turn on stage. You'd swear you were watching a high-stakes sports event instead of teens telling stories. That might just be me though, as this triggers memories of my high school speech competitions.
FOR REFERENCE:
Contents: Story 17. The Karaku Cup Prelims -- Story 18. Shut It -- Story 19. The Karaku Cup Finals -- Story 20. BM -- Story 21. Hikaru's Rakugo -- Story 22. As a Performer -- Story 23. Lull -- Story 24. Infinite Blessings -- Story 25.The Disappearing Stage
FOR REFERENCE:
Contents: Story 17. The Karaku Cup Prelims -- Story 18. Shut It -- Story 19. The Karaku Cup Finals -- Story 20. BM -- Story 21. Hikaru's Rakugo -- Story 22. As a Performer -- Story 23. Lull -- Story 24. Infinite Blessings -- Story 25.The Disappearing Stage
December 20, 2023
Saddled with a tale that everybody knows inside and out, Akane has been tasked with winning the Karaku Cup. She comes out swinging to qualify, but the competition is fierce and the finals have performers just as unique as Akane. It’s time for some serious rakugo!
Not only is this a good manga about one girl’s desire to learn rakugo and a treatise on rakugo itself, it is one of the most smartly plotted competition stories I’ve read in ages. It knows how to show, when to tell, and how to deliver the “gasp!” moments where you figure out the trick.
Most of this volume is taken up with the Karaku Cup and Akane’s goal of confronting its head judge, who ruined her father’s dreams years ago. Good thing somebody else isn’t performing the same piece he tried to do ahead of Akane’s turn in the finals…
Of course, while it might seem that Akane is invested in revenge, we learn that she has far more important fish to fry and I love that she’s doing this because of her dad, but not FOR her dad necessarily. It elevates what she’s doing to something almost more personal, in a way.
Anyway, the first smart pivot is that the story acknowledges the many students taking part, but quickly strips this back and gives us three main ones to watch. It’s a great way to give the competition width, but not to have it consumed with a massive multi-volume tournament arc. The length here is perfect.
And, same as anybody in Food Wars or Iron Wok Jan has their specialties, our three competitors are all very different and their portrayals reflect that. The art and writing have kept this feeling fresh every single time and it hasn’t disappointed yet.
I’ve got two other competition-forward series on the go and this one is better than one and stomps all over the other. Everything about this is riveting, even with the audience surrogate to have the ins and outs explained to us (and that does make perfect sense being Akane’s teacher).
So, Akane squares off against a punchable arse who thinks he’s the greatest and a voice actress with something to prove. Fighting with her sword hand tied behind her, basically, given the story she was made to perform. Her competition definitely has strong bona fides and the way Akane chooses to fight this battle is terribly clever.
And terribly clever is my general sentiment for this series. I love how the chapter splash pages are often just Akane doing normal teenage things, a reminder that she is very much in this world but she’s got other things in her life.
Even the story of her name folds into everything. It’s so easily digestible and enjoyable. Akane is smart and, given her history, she should be. The way the reveal of her plan at the end builds and builds from what seems hopeless is incredibly satisfying.
5 stars - more please. This is smart and enjoyable and it knows to show itself being smart rather than just telling you it’s smart. It gets the feel I want from this sort of story just right.
Not only is this a good manga about one girl’s desire to learn rakugo and a treatise on rakugo itself, it is one of the most smartly plotted competition stories I’ve read in ages. It knows how to show, when to tell, and how to deliver the “gasp!” moments where you figure out the trick.
Most of this volume is taken up with the Karaku Cup and Akane’s goal of confronting its head judge, who ruined her father’s dreams years ago. Good thing somebody else isn’t performing the same piece he tried to do ahead of Akane’s turn in the finals…
Of course, while it might seem that Akane is invested in revenge, we learn that she has far more important fish to fry and I love that she’s doing this because of her dad, but not FOR her dad necessarily. It elevates what she’s doing to something almost more personal, in a way.
Anyway, the first smart pivot is that the story acknowledges the many students taking part, but quickly strips this back and gives us three main ones to watch. It’s a great way to give the competition width, but not to have it consumed with a massive multi-volume tournament arc. The length here is perfect.
And, same as anybody in Food Wars or Iron Wok Jan has their specialties, our three competitors are all very different and their portrayals reflect that. The art and writing have kept this feeling fresh every single time and it hasn’t disappointed yet.
I’ve got two other competition-forward series on the go and this one is better than one and stomps all over the other. Everything about this is riveting, even with the audience surrogate to have the ins and outs explained to us (and that does make perfect sense being Akane’s teacher).
So, Akane squares off against a punchable arse who thinks he’s the greatest and a voice actress with something to prove. Fighting with her sword hand tied behind her, basically, given the story she was made to perform. Her competition definitely has strong bona fides and the way Akane chooses to fight this battle is terribly clever.
And terribly clever is my general sentiment for this series. I love how the chapter splash pages are often just Akane doing normal teenage things, a reminder that she is very much in this world but she’s got other things in her life.
Even the story of her name folds into everything. It’s so easily digestible and enjoyable. Akane is smart and, given her history, she should be. The way the reveal of her plan at the end builds and builds from what seems hopeless is incredibly satisfying.
5 stars - more please. This is smart and enjoyable and it knows to show itself being smart rather than just telling you it’s smart. It gets the feel I want from this sort of story just right.
May 17, 2024
Akane has a number of rivals to deal with on the Karaku Cup.
Plus she's telling a difficult story to the audience.
Plus she's telling a difficult story to the audience.
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December 13, 2023gros coup de cœur de l’année c’est de mieux en mieux !!
October 23, 2024
The Karaku cup arc is so good! I love the subtlety in the performances and the explanation of WHY one performer is good in one aspect versus another. Plus I’m rooting hard for my girl Akane!
July 30, 2024
On est en plein dans le concours et on rencontre tout un tas de participants tout aussi motivés que notre Akane ! si j'ai trouvé ce 3e tome tout en tension, j'admets que j'ai sauté un peu quelques pages de représentation du Rakugo. Ce qui était intéressant ici, c'était de voir le niveau de chacun et surtout ce que pensent les ainés de la performance de notre héroïne. Autant le dire, la fin m'a laissé sur ma faim ! Je voulais absolument savoir si elle avait réussi ou pas !
Bref, cette nouvelle série me plait plus que je m'y attendais.
Bref, cette nouvelle série me plait plus que je m'y attendais.
June 30, 2024
Despite the premise, in Akane-banashi, the rakugo performances themselves usually aren't the most interesting parts of the story. To me, the interesting moments are found throughout the training.
However, in this third volume - and especially toward the end of it - I found the performances to be more exciting and unique than in previous volumes. I suppose it's fitting, seeing as there's a bit of a competition going on. The characters need to go all-out if they want to advance.
However, in this third volume - and especially toward the end of it - I found the performances to be more exciting and unique than in previous volumes. I suppose it's fitting, seeing as there's a bit of a competition going on. The characters need to go all-out if they want to advance.
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February 27, 2024I started the first volume on a whim, with no idea what the story was about. I'm now up to the third volume! It's such a fun read. It also has a lot of heartwarming moments that made me tear up. It's also such an enlightening manga, I had very little knowledge of Rakugo and every volume makes me appreciate it more. Even as a translated edition, the humor of the performances still made me laugh. I'm looking forward to seeing more of Akane's growth.
April 1, 2023
4 1/2 stars the story just keeps getting better and better.
May 7, 2024
rating: 4.5
muy bueno el final, me ha dejado con muchas ganas del siguiente tomo
muy bueno el final, me ha dejado con muchas ganas del siguiente tomo
October 13, 2022
its crazy to think about how invested i am with this series.. the excitement and the rush with the plot + pace + characters combination is spectacular. i just keep wanting to see more of it, always keeping me breathless and in awe
April 23, 2024
4/5
Keeps going on strongly, definitely a series worth continuing, even because you can read about something new and different!
Keeps going on strongly, definitely a series worth continuing, even because you can read about something new and different!
January 3, 2024
4.5 stars
This series continues to be a joy! So unique and different from the other titles on the Shonen Jump app. I've rooted for Akane from the start and I'm really enthralled with how the different styles of Rakugo are shown through out the competition. I'm always invested in Akane's storytelling and I can't wait for the next volume!
This series continues to be a joy! So unique and different from the other titles on the Shonen Jump app. I've rooted for Akane from the start and I'm really enthralled with how the different styles of Rakugo are shown through out the competition. I'm always invested in Akane's storytelling and I can't wait for the next volume!
May 14, 2024
Chronique complète :
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Avec ce troisième volume, Akane se lance dans la compétition dans l’espoir de pouvoir parler avec Arakawa afin de savoir pourquoi il a refusé la promotion son père. L’homme étant déjà âgé, et la formation de Rakugoka étant longue, c’est peut-être la seule chance qu’elle aura de pouvoir lui poser la question. Pour cela, il faut qu’elle remporte la compétition, mais réussira-t-elle alors que son nom pourrait être reconnu, tout comme le style de sa prestation ? Moi-même je l’ignore puisque la réponse sera donnée dans le prochain tome !
Il n’y a pas à dire, Akane a quand même bien évoluée depuis le premier tome, notamment son niveau au Rakugo. Elle se sert de tout ce qu’on lui a appris, afin de proposer quelque chose avec un peu d’elle quand même. Visiblement, la patte des maîtres est aussi grandement reconnaissable pour les connaisseurs, surtout que le maître en question est connu et vient de la « même » école. Cette patte pourrait bien desservir Akane, puisque Arakawa est du genre traditionnel et que participer à un concours d’amateur quand on a un maître est très mal vu. Reste donc à savoir si le jury saura mettre son avis personnel de côté, pour ne choisir comme gagnant celui qui a fait la meilleure prestation. Un bon jury se reconnait d’ailleurs sur ce point, puisqu’un jury qui vote via son ego et son opinion personnelle n’a aucun intérêt. D’ailleurs, cette décision pourrait aussi donner un indice quant au refus au père d’Akane, puisque si l’égo rentre en jeu ici, il aura sans doute joué également lors des précédents concours ou événements. Le côté professionnel d’Akane ne peut que ressortir à côté de candidats amateurs, mais elle ne peut pas vraiment être jugée professionnelle non plus puisqu’elle a pu s’inscrire à la compétition.
La prestation de ses deux autres rivaux était impressionnante et originale. L’actrice mettant son jeu en avant, comme pour le théâtre, allant jusqu’à verser des larmes. Tandis que l’étudiant, lui propose une version revisité d’un récit déjà existant, afin de mieux toucher le public, avec un récit plus moderne. Ses deux idées sont bonnes, mais on remarquera déjà qu’Arakawa fait semblant d’être agréablement surpris. Visiblement, savoir jouer ne veut pas dire savoir mentir, chose qu’il fait depuis le début de la compétition dans l’unique but de redorer l’engouement pour le Rakugo (et sans doute lui-même). Voir une discipline que l’on apprécie tomber dans l’oubli n’est jamais agréable, mais peut-être faut-il aussi savoir se remettre en question quand son origine vient de nous. Vouloir perpétuer des traditions c’est aussi très bien, mais je pense également qu’il faut proposer de la nouveauté, notamment pour toucher un public peu connaisseur. Quand je vois que même les Rakugoka doivent s’informer sur le récit et son époque afin de bien discerner et comprendre les choses, c’est que le jeune public sera forcément lui aussi paumé !
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Extrait :
Avec ce troisième volume, Akane se lance dans la compétition dans l’espoir de pouvoir parler avec Arakawa afin de savoir pourquoi il a refusé la promotion son père. L’homme étant déjà âgé, et la formation de Rakugoka étant longue, c’est peut-être la seule chance qu’elle aura de pouvoir lui poser la question. Pour cela, il faut qu’elle remporte la compétition, mais réussira-t-elle alors que son nom pourrait être reconnu, tout comme le style de sa prestation ? Moi-même je l’ignore puisque la réponse sera donnée dans le prochain tome !
Il n’y a pas à dire, Akane a quand même bien évoluée depuis le premier tome, notamment son niveau au Rakugo. Elle se sert de tout ce qu’on lui a appris, afin de proposer quelque chose avec un peu d’elle quand même. Visiblement, la patte des maîtres est aussi grandement reconnaissable pour les connaisseurs, surtout que le maître en question est connu et vient de la « même » école. Cette patte pourrait bien desservir Akane, puisque Arakawa est du genre traditionnel et que participer à un concours d’amateur quand on a un maître est très mal vu. Reste donc à savoir si le jury saura mettre son avis personnel de côté, pour ne choisir comme gagnant celui qui a fait la meilleure prestation. Un bon jury se reconnait d’ailleurs sur ce point, puisqu’un jury qui vote via son ego et son opinion personnelle n’a aucun intérêt. D’ailleurs, cette décision pourrait aussi donner un indice quant au refus au père d’Akane, puisque si l’égo rentre en jeu ici, il aura sans doute joué également lors des précédents concours ou événements. Le côté professionnel d’Akane ne peut que ressortir à côté de candidats amateurs, mais elle ne peut pas vraiment être jugée professionnelle non plus puisqu’elle a pu s’inscrire à la compétition.
La prestation de ses deux autres rivaux était impressionnante et originale. L’actrice mettant son jeu en avant, comme pour le théâtre, allant jusqu’à verser des larmes. Tandis que l’étudiant, lui propose une version revisité d’un récit déjà existant, afin de mieux toucher le public, avec un récit plus moderne. Ses deux idées sont bonnes, mais on remarquera déjà qu’Arakawa fait semblant d’être agréablement surpris. Visiblement, savoir jouer ne veut pas dire savoir mentir, chose qu’il fait depuis le début de la compétition dans l’unique but de redorer l’engouement pour le Rakugo (et sans doute lui-même). Voir une discipline que l’on apprécie tomber dans l’oubli n’est jamais agréable, mais peut-être faut-il aussi savoir se remettre en question quand son origine vient de nous. Vouloir perpétuer des traditions c’est aussi très bien, mais je pense également qu’il faut proposer de la nouveauté, notamment pour toucher un public peu connaisseur. Quand je vois que même les Rakugoka doivent s’informer sur le récit et son époque afin de bien discerner et comprendre les choses, c’est que le jeune public sera forcément lui aussi paumé !
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June 6, 2025
Je pense pourvoir désormais affirmer que mes craintes avant de commencer la série sont totalement levées. J’aime vraiment énormément la finesse qui se cache derrière l’humour de Yki Suenaga.
Avant de me lancer, j’avais en tête l’extrême finesse du Rakugo à la vie à la mort paru chez le Lézard noir. Je craignais que celui-ci ne soit que pitrerie. J’étais loin du compte et ce tome l’illustre merveilleusement, avec un duel de rakugoka exceptionnel où l’auteur montre avec finesse les variations d’interprétation de chacun en fonction de la pièce, de la salle et de sa visée ou son style. Passionnant !
Je ne suis pas du tout une fan d’humour. Je suis quelqu’un d’assez hermétique ou en tout cas je me bidonne rarement même si j’apprécie un bon mot. Or avec le rakugo, ce n’est que ça, des pièces censées faire rire. Je n’en suis pas là mais l’auteur parvient quand même à m’y intéresser, ce qui n’était pas chose aisée ou chose acquise. Je dois dire que l’ensemble du contexte qu’il met derrière y contribue grandement. J’aime voir l’habillage de la pièce s’y dépeindre que ce soit une pièce classique ou moderne. J’aime aussi, surtout, comprendre qui est l’interprète et ce qu’il fait. Je trouve que cela rend la pièce à la fois plus profonde et intéressante à suivre.
Ici, nous avons un festival avec le concours qui se joue. Il y a l’enjeu personnel d’Akane voulant rencontrer celui qui a fait tomber son père pour l’interroger. Mais il y a aussi sa propre carrière qui se joue et ses futurs rivaux qu’elle rencontre et confronte sur scène. L’auteur se joue superbement de nous ici. Il offre à chacun son grand moment, mettant en avant ses points forts et le rendant redoutable. Il ne met pas en avant un jeu au détriment d’un autre, chacun a ses qualités. Cependant, shonen oblige, on sent quand même une petite préférence pour l’héroïne, ce qu’il pose comme elle, faisant écho à son jeu, de manière très sobre et pourtant parfaitement impactante. J’ai beaucoup aimé.
Il semble reprendre tous les codes du shonen nekketsu : travail, dépassement de soi, amitié, passé familial compliqué, envie de se construire malgré tout, mais dans un cadre où on ne l’attend pas. C’est fort. Je me suis régalée avec ce nouveau tome en découvrant les jeux de chacun et en assistant aux performances très différentes d’Akane montrant déjà combien elle a écouté et grandi. C’est passionnant et très fin !
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Avant de me lancer, j’avais en tête l’extrême finesse du Rakugo à la vie à la mort paru chez le Lézard noir. Je craignais que celui-ci ne soit que pitrerie. J’étais loin du compte et ce tome l’illustre merveilleusement, avec un duel de rakugoka exceptionnel où l’auteur montre avec finesse les variations d’interprétation de chacun en fonction de la pièce, de la salle et de sa visée ou son style. Passionnant !
Je ne suis pas du tout une fan d’humour. Je suis quelqu’un d’assez hermétique ou en tout cas je me bidonne rarement même si j’apprécie un bon mot. Or avec le rakugo, ce n’est que ça, des pièces censées faire rire. Je n’en suis pas là mais l’auteur parvient quand même à m’y intéresser, ce qui n’était pas chose aisée ou chose acquise. Je dois dire que l’ensemble du contexte qu’il met derrière y contribue grandement. J’aime voir l’habillage de la pièce s’y dépeindre que ce soit une pièce classique ou moderne. J’aime aussi, surtout, comprendre qui est l’interprète et ce qu’il fait. Je trouve que cela rend la pièce à la fois plus profonde et intéressante à suivre.
Ici, nous avons un festival avec le concours qui se joue. Il y a l’enjeu personnel d’Akane voulant rencontrer celui qui a fait tomber son père pour l’interroger. Mais il y a aussi sa propre carrière qui se joue et ses futurs rivaux qu’elle rencontre et confronte sur scène. L’auteur se joue superbement de nous ici. Il offre à chacun son grand moment, mettant en avant ses points forts et le rendant redoutable. Il ne met pas en avant un jeu au détriment d’un autre, chacun a ses qualités. Cependant, shonen oblige, on sent quand même une petite préférence pour l’héroïne, ce qu’il pose comme elle, faisant écho à son jeu, de manière très sobre et pourtant parfaitement impactante. J’ai beaucoup aimé.
Il semble reprendre tous les codes du shonen nekketsu : travail, dépassement de soi, amitié, passé familial compliqué, envie de se construire malgré tout, mais dans un cadre où on ne l’attend pas. C’est fort. Je me suis régalée avec ce nouveau tome en découvrant les jeux de chacun et en assistant aux performances très différentes d’Akane montrant déjà combien elle a écouté et grandi. C’est passionnant et très fin !
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January 28, 2024
The Karaku Cup is finally happening as Akane has her skills put to the test with her performance of Jugemu. But she quickly realizes that this competition will get fierce rather quickly as she goes up against Karashi Nerimaya, who aims to win the Kuraku Cup yet again with his approach to Rakugo with Tenshiki. Then there is Hiraku Koragi, a popular voice actress who uses Shibahama, one of the most famous of the Ninjobanashi (The Heart-Warming Tales of Rakugo). With Issho Arakawa watching and presiding as the Head Judge, will she be successful in avenging her father and showing how much she has grown as a Rakugoka?
It may not be like your typical Shonen manga, but Akane-banashi continues to find a way to grab the reader’s attention without any type of big battles that involve the fate of the world or incorporate some form of fan service to keep the reader interested, it uses Japanese culture and continued to make it more accessible for both a new generation, and for western audiences (something I have mentioned previously in the first two volume reviews.)
One of the things that is important in reading a book like this is to pay attention to every performance. Each story that is told holds a special meaning, whether it is comedic or perhaps, something serious in its message. The Rakugo performed in each chapter is handled perfectly, thanks to not only Yuki Suenaga and Takamasa Moue but also the supervision from professional rakugoka Keiki Hayashiya.
Aside from the rakugo, we also get a deeper look into the characters in the competition. Take, for example, Karachi Nerimaya, he has won two Kuraku Cups and is considered to be a genius. He uses an approach described as Taking Old Traditions and remixing them for a modern audience, in this case, it was the old tale titled Tenshiki. Karachi may be talented, but he was blinded by his cocky attitude, which is a popular formula to use in comics or manga. Hiraku Koragi was a favorite of mine in this volume, she performed well with a theatrical feel to her rakugo entry, an interesting rival for Akane perhaps?
It may not be like your typical Shonen manga, but Akane-banashi continues to find a way to grab the reader’s attention without any type of big battles that involve the fate of the world or incorporate some form of fan service to keep the reader interested, it uses Japanese culture and continued to make it more accessible for both a new generation, and for western audiences (something I have mentioned previously in the first two volume reviews.)
One of the things that is important in reading a book like this is to pay attention to every performance. Each story that is told holds a special meaning, whether it is comedic or perhaps, something serious in its message. The Rakugo performed in each chapter is handled perfectly, thanks to not only Yuki Suenaga and Takamasa Moue but also the supervision from professional rakugoka Keiki Hayashiya.
Aside from the rakugo, we also get a deeper look into the characters in the competition. Take, for example, Karachi Nerimaya, he has won two Kuraku Cups and is considered to be a genius. He uses an approach described as Taking Old Traditions and remixing them for a modern audience, in this case, it was the old tale titled Tenshiki. Karachi may be talented, but he was blinded by his cocky attitude, which is a popular formula to use in comics or manga. Hiraku Koragi was a favorite of mine in this volume, she performed well with a theatrical feel to her rakugo entry, an interesting rival for Akane perhaps?
November 24, 2023
The third volume of Akane-banashi continues our hero's journey through the rakugo world. Akane performs the wonderful "Jugemu Jugemu..." story/tongue twister, something that would be better heard than read, but the storytelling and paneling get Jugemu's charm across well enough. We learn a little more about Akane's colleagues in the competition, and honestly? Akane-banashi is so strong that any of Akane's colleagues could have been the main character of this manga because they all have compelling attributes to make the reader want to cheer for them. Most importantly, we learn about how Akane's parents decided to give her that name, which ties in so wonderfully with Jugemu. I cannot wait to read the next volume/to see this animated. (I received a free ARC of Akane-banashi vol. 3 from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.)
September 9, 2024
Akane diremehkan oleh 2 kandidat terkuat Karashi dan Hikaru yg justru malah jadi pemenang di kompetisi. Dia berkesempatan utk bertemu Issho Arakawa dan menanyakan alasan knp dulu dia ngeluarin ayahnya. Jawabannya simpel tp bikin Akane gak bisa terima, tp dia paham. Bahkan wawancara ini gak sengaja diliput wartawan yg bikin berita heboh di internet dan bikin Akane kewalahan. Muncul juga isu kalo Issho Arakawa mengeluarkan bbrp kandidat termasuk ayahnya Akane karena dia ingin membangun sekolah cabang Arakawa yg kelak akan melahirkan talent spt Kaisei. Licik sih walaupun ya berbakat.
Aku ngerasa permasalahan keseluruhan Akane di awal udah diresolve di sini. Mungkin kyk blue period ya polanya.
Mulai ke arc baru kyknya, Akane mau ujian naik kelas ke Futatsume utk membuktikan kalo pemikiran Arakawa Issho tdk seluruhnya benar.
Aku ngerasa permasalahan keseluruhan Akane di awal udah diresolve di sini. Mungkin kyk blue period ya polanya.
Mulai ke arc baru kyknya, Akane mau ujian naik kelas ke Futatsume utk membuktikan kalo pemikiran Arakawa Issho tdk seluruhnya benar.
November 7, 2024
The student rakugo competition is underway, with Akane and others moving on to the finals of the Karaku Cup. One of the judges for the competition is Issho Arakawa, the same man responsible for Akane's father's expulsion from the Arakawa School. Akane's master gives her a challenge - win the Cup by delivering a performance of the well-known tale of "Jugemu". Akane demonstrates her ability to innovate on a classic overtold tale with an exceptional performance, all while coping with the added stress of having Arakawa judge the performance. Perhaps I expected this volume to feel a bit more climactic, but the effect of her performance seemed a bit underplayed here. A solid continuous of the story nonetheless, and an enjoyable volume overall.
January 7, 2024
Akane's sensitivity to her audience is put to a new test when two very different, and very skilled, rakugoka perform before her in the Karaku Cup finals. The energy in the auditorium has ebbed, so a flashy skilled performance will likely drain it further. On top of that, her teaching master has told her she must perform "Jugemu," an old and very familiar rakugo piece, for her contest entry. Her solution to her dilemma is intriguing, and very convincing.
I'm enjoying this manga a lot, and since we're following it as it comes out, it's hard to wait two or three months between each book. I can easily see myself rereading these in a marathon once a dozen or so volumes have been translated.
I'm enjoying this manga a lot, and since we're following it as it comes out, it's hard to wait two or three months between each book. I can easily see myself rereading these in a marathon once a dozen or so volumes have been translated.
March 6, 2024
Akane performs "Jugemu" for the prelims of the Karaku Cup and makes it through (because it'd be boring if she failed this soon) on pure speed.
But then it's time to face the top eight finals that will be judged by Issho Arakawa, the man who ended her dad's rakugo career. But before we get to that dramafest, first we're going to focus on two of the newer characters: Karashi Nerimaya and Hikaru Kogari, a guy who remixes the old classics and a girl with the acting skills to bring the emotions to the forefront.
Let's just say the competition is fierce and I'm starting to understand rakugo a lot more. It's like gathering around a campfire to hear an old story, which I personally enjoy.
But then it's time to face the top eight finals that will be judged by Issho Arakawa, the man who ended her dad's rakugo career. But before we get to that dramafest, first we're going to focus on two of the newer characters: Karashi Nerimaya and Hikaru Kogari, a guy who remixes the old classics and a girl with the acting skills to bring the emotions to the forefront.
Let's just say the competition is fierce and I'm starting to understand rakugo a lot more. It's like gathering around a campfire to hear an old story, which I personally enjoy.
January 10, 2024
Now that this series has established itself, the volumes are becoming far more serial -- starting and ending in the middle of the action. In this one, the student rakugoka competition is underway. Akane makes it to the finals with the simple well-known tale of "Jugemu" -- required by her teacher in order to gain his permission to compete. The storytelling lesson is about letting go of ego and showing off one's performance skills and allowing teller and listener to become fully immersed in the story itself.
January 1, 2025
3.5 stars
The Rakugo focus continues to be entertaining and novel, with more nuance offered about differences in styles of delivery and training traditions. The scope of the plot is awkwardly clipped in this volume, with the entire book focused on the drama of a single competition whose climax is left as a cliffhanger for the next book. I’d also appreciate if the series did more to avoid the YA trope of Akane being a generational talent at her chosen ambition while also constantly being presented like she’s an underdog. Let her navigate a little disappointment and diverted first preference!
The Rakugo focus continues to be entertaining and novel, with more nuance offered about differences in styles of delivery and training traditions. The scope of the plot is awkwardly clipped in this volume, with the entire book focused on the drama of a single competition whose climax is left as a cliffhanger for the next book. I’d also appreciate if the series did more to avoid the YA trope of Akane being a generational talent at her chosen ambition while also constantly being presented like she’s an underdog. Let her navigate a little disappointment and diverted first preference!
November 29, 2024
Na to jak nemusím turnajový story arci, tak tohle bylo hodně fajn. Dost dobře tu bylo budované napětí a pacing příběhu byl taky super. Urcite lepsi nez turnaje ve Food Wars, ktere casto byvali vylozene ubijející.
Docela se mi i líbí ze sem autor necpe ujetý humor, ale vse se drzi docela pri zemi s obcasnym lehcim humorem. Dost to celému tématu sedí. Jen jedina vytka, jak to tak byva tak zase nalo prostoru pro postavy a jejich interakce, kvuli tomuto arcu.
8/10
Docela se mi i líbí ze sem autor necpe ujetý humor, ale vse se drzi docela pri zemi s obcasnym lehcim humorem. Dost to celému tématu sedí. Jen jedina vytka, jak to tak byva tak zase nalo prostoru pro postavy a jejich interakce, kvuli tomuto arcu.
8/10
July 3, 2024
The beginning of the Karaku Cup!! Akane's determination is in full force this volume. I...have to try this now:
Jugemu-Jugemu Goko-no-Surikirezu Kaijari-Suigyo no Suigyomatsu Ungyomatsu Furaimatsu Kuu-Neru Tokoro Ni Sumu Tokoro Yaburakoji No Burakoji Paipo-Paipo-Paipo No Shuringan Shuringan No Gurindai No Ponpoko-Pi No Ponpoko-Na No Chokyumei-No-Chosuke Did.
Onto the next volume!!!
Jugemu-Jugemu Goko-no-Surikirezu Kaijari-Suigyo no Suigyomatsu Ungyomatsu Furaimatsu Kuu-Neru Tokoro Ni Sumu Tokoro Yaburakoji No Burakoji Paipo-Paipo-Paipo No Shuringan Shuringan No Gurindai No Ponpoko-Pi No Ponpoko-Na No Chokyumei-No-Chosuke Did.
Onto the next volume!!!
January 8, 2025
Adoro que haya esencia de acción en una historia donde, por lo general, no necesita que la haya. Sin entrar a detalles, hay decisiones las cuales Akanes toma que me parece igual que aprender una técnica nueva en un manga de acción trepidante. No hay duda de que Yuki Suenaga conoce perfectamente su historia y el enfoque que le quiere dar.
No tiene más, estoy emocionado.
No tiene más, estoy emocionado.
August 27, 2022
This series is just the best. Just like Akane's performance in this volume, the series does such a good job engrossing you in the world and characters. You almost forget how good the series is because you're so busy just engaging with it. Incredible stuff.
November 28, 2022
i am absolutely enthralled. now i just want everyone and no one to read this series. so just go over to the viz app where there are 40+ chapters available at the moment. this volume ended at chapter 25.
October 25, 2023
Thanks NetGalley and Viz Media for this arc
3.5/5 stars rounded up
This volume has been the most interesting so far for me. I enjoyed the competition, and seeing how cutthroat it was and how vicious some of the other competitors are.
3.5/5 stars rounded up
This volume has been the most interesting so far for me. I enjoyed the competition, and seeing how cutthroat it was and how vicious some of the other competitors are.
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