TV / Summer 2012
Joshiraku
The story
Synopsis
Joshiraku follows a quintet of young rakugo performers whose idle chatter turns into rapid fire comedy and oddball social commentary. Each girl brings a distinct temperament energetic Marii, sweet seeming Kigurumi, carefree Tetora, composed yet brutal Gankyou, and anxious Kukuru fueling conversations that jump from mundane observations to more absurd or top…
Characters
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Kukuru Anrakutei
Main | Japanese VA: Gotou, Saori
Marii Buratei
Main | Japanese VA: Sakura, Ayane
Gankyou Kuurubiyuutei
Main | Japanese VA: Nanjou, Yoshino
Kigurumi Haroukitei
Main | Japanese VA: Koiwai, Kotori
Tetora Bouhatei
Main | Japanese VA: Yamamoto, Nozomi
Mask
Supporting | Japanese VA: Yuuki, Aoi
Relations
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Joshiraku OVA
Sequel
Staff
Meet the people behind Joshiraku.
Mizushima, Tsutomu
Director, Episode Director, Script
Kumeta, Kouji
Original Creator
Yokote, Michiko
Script, Series Composition
Maruyama, Hiroo
Producer
Matsukura, Yuuji
Producer
Miyamoto, Junnosuke
Producer
Latest Episodes
Recent episodes from Joshiraku.
Episode 12: The Dreamer Strikes Back / Gotta / Blacks
Aired Sep 21, 2012
Episode 11: Family Play / Sakai Five / Tree Tragedy
Aired Sep 14, 2012
Episode 10: Pumpkin Band / Battle of Shinjuku / Cavity Shore
Aired Sep 7, 2012
Episode 9: Butt-tofu / The Bear of Ueno / Sleep Talking
Aired Aug 31, 2012
Episode 8: Bag of Gold / Totter / Is It Over Yet?
Aired Aug 24, 2012
Episode 7: Yankees Are Scary / Fish Story / Backstage Files
Aired Aug 17, 2012