TV series
Akane-banashi
2026–, Japanese, on tv asahi & Nagoya TV.
And so, here begins a story.
As a child, Akane witnesses a shocking event during her father's career-defining show. Now in high school, she vows to reach the art's highest rank.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Status
- Still running
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Where to watch Akane-banashi
Akane-banashi is streaming on Netflix in India.
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NetflixAvailability in India as of 31 October 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E12: Graduation
Aired 20 June 2026
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Anna NagaseAkane Osaki (voice) · 12 ep
- Seiichiro YamashitaGuriko Arakawa (voice) · 9 ep
- Soshiro HoriKaraku Cup Staff Member (voice) · 9 ep
- Chiaki KobayashiKoguma Arakawa (voice) · 8 ep
- Masaki TerasomaShiguma Arakawa (voice) · 8 ep
- Akio OtsukaIssho Arakawa (voice) · 8 ep
- Mariya IseMachiko Iwashimizu (voice) · 8 ep
- Ryota IwasakiKimihisa Kashio (voice) · 8 ep
- Akihisa ShionoKaisei Arakawa (voice) · 6 ep
- Shizuka ItohMasaki Osaki (voice) · 6 ep
- Takuya EguchiKarashi Nerimaya (voice) · 5 ep
- Rie TakahashiHikaru Koragi (voice) · 5 ep
Details
- First aired
- 4 April 2026
- Network
- tv asahi, Nagoya TV, KBC, ABC TV, NCC, OAB, ABA, Niigata Television Network 21, khb, KFB, HOME, KSB, Kagoshima Broadcasting, Iwate Asahi TV, Akita Asahi Broadcasting, Yamagata Television System, Shizuoka Asahi TV, Asahi Broadcasting Nagano, Hokuriku Asahi Broadcasting, Ehime Asahi TV, Yamaguchi Asahi Broadcasting, Kumamoto Asahi Broadcasting, Ryu-Q Asahi Broadcasting
- Original title
- あかね噺
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-PG
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What Akane-banashi is based on
Akane-banashi is adapted from a manga.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Akane-banashi: quick answers
Is Akane-banashi worth watching?
Akane-banashi doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Akane-banashi are there?
Akane-banashi has 2 seasons and 12 episodes, about 25 minutes each.
Is Akane-banashi finished?
Akane-banashi is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is Akane-banashi on?
Akane-banashi is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
Akane-banashi parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Akane-banashi is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Akane-banashi?
If you liked Akane-banashi, try The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity, Honey Lemon Soda, From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke.
What is Akane-banashi based on?
Akane-banashi is adapted from a manga.