The first season of the anime Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju aired in Japan, introducing audiences to the story centered on the traditional Japanese art of rakugo storytelling.
The second and final season of Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju aired, continuing and concluding the story from the first season.
The original manga series Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju, written by Haruko Kumota, was completed. The manga inspired the anime adaptation.
Yotarō, formerly a yakuza, starts training as an apprentice under Yakumo to become a rakugo performer.
Miyokichi, Yakumo's wife, leaves and later returns, causing tension and impacting Yakumo's personal and professional life.
Yakumo achieves fame and recognition as a leading rakugo storyteller.
Yakumo retires and passes on his stage name and legacy to his apprentice Yotarō.
Yotarō establishes himself as a prominent rakugo performer, navigating personal challenges and the evolution of rakugo.
