The manga series Joshiraku, written by Kōji Kumeta and illustrated by Yasu, began serialization in Kodansha's magazine.
An anime adaptation of Joshiraku was announced, bringing the manga series to television.
The anime adaptation of Joshiraku began airing in Japan, showcasing the comedic conversations of five young women in the rakugo entertainment world.
The serialization of the Joshiraku manga concluded, wrapping up the story in print form.