That Day

S01 E01 • Saturday, Apr 4, 2026 • Apr 4 • 25m

Akane Osaki, a fifth-grade student, is captivated by the magical Rakugo performance of her father, Shinta Arakawa. Determined to support the family who have always stood behind his dream, Shinta takes on the promotion exam to achieve the highest rank in the Rakugo world - Shin'uchi. As Akane and the others look on, Shinta delivers a performance that showcases his true skill. However, the exam takes a shocking and completely unexpected turn that no one could have foreseen.

First Performance

S01 E02 • Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 • Apr 11 • 25m

Guriko Arakawa, a fledgling Futatsume (the second-highest rank Rakugo performer), begins investigating a rumor that his master, Shiguma Arakawa, has been secretly meeting a young woman. What he discovers, however, is Akane, now a high school student, receiving private Rakugo lessons from Shiguma at a karaoke box. Around that time, Shiguma receives word that a performer is urgently needed to fill a slot at an event at “Rakugo Cafe.” Yet instead of choosing the more experienced Guriko, Shiguma unexpectedly nominates Akane.

Senior Apprentices

S01 E03 • Sunday, Apr 19, 2026 • Apr 19 • 25m

After performing for the first time and being motivated by Kaisei Arakawa's Rakugo performance, Akane is officially accepted as Shiguma's apprentice. He introduces her to her unique senior apprentices and the disciplined Kyoji Arakawa takes her under his wing. Akane is sure that she’ll get to hone her artistic Rakugo skills, but all Kyoji orders her to do is menial tasks. On top of that, he sends her to train at the most unexpected place…

Beyond Joy

S01 E04 • Saturday, Apr 25, 2026 • Apr 25 • 25m

During her training at the Izakaya “Umi”, Akane learns the art of “attentiveness”. Kyoji takes her to his next job at a retirement home, where Rakugo is the recreational event of the day. Determined to make sure her elderly audience members enjoy themselves, Akane shows off the results of her training on stage. Following her, Kyoji takes the stage, determined to show her the dignity and authority as her senior apprentice.

Her Path Forward

S01 E05 • Saturday, May 2, 2026 • May 2 • 25m

Now that midterms are over, senior high schooler Akane, can finally breathe a sigh of relief—but only for a fleeting moment. She is soon called in for a career counseling session with her homeroom teacher, Ms. Iwashimizu, a.k.a. the “Ice Lady.” Though Akane's set on becoming a Rakugoka, Iwashimizu is insistent that she instead go to college, a more realistic goal. Desperate to win her over, Akane turns to her friends for advice on how to change her mind...

Terakoya

S01 E06 • Saturday, May 9, 2026 • May 9 • 25m

Episode 7

S01 E07 • Saturday, May 16, 2026 • May 16

Unreleased

Episode 8

S01 E08 • Saturday, May 23, 2026 • May 23

Unreleased

Episode 9

S01 E09 • Saturday, May 30, 2026 • May 30

Unreleased

Episode 10

S01 E10 • Saturday, Jun 6, 2026 • Jun 6

Unreleased

Episode 11

S01 E11 • Saturday, Jun 13, 2026 • Jun 13

Unreleased

Episode 12

S01 E12 • Saturday, Jun 20, 2026 • Jun 20

Unreleased