Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu: Yotarou Hourou-hen
OVA Finished 2015
Bundled with the special editions of the manga's 7th and 8th volumes. The story revolves around a mature prisoner who was released on good behavior during Japan's Showa Genroku era (1960s to early 1970s). He is called Yotarou by others, a term that means an "anti-hero" or a "dim-witted man." When he returns to society, he starts a new life in rakugo (comic storytelling). Touched by Yakumo's role as the "grim reaper," he asks the master to take him in as an apprentice.
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Bundled with the special editions of the manga's 7th and 8th volumes.
The story revolves around a mature prisoner who was released on good behavior during Japan's Showa Genroku era (1960s to early 1970s). He is called Yotarou by others, a term that means an "anti-hero" or a "dim-witted man." When he returns to society, he starts a new life in rakugo (comic storytelling). Touched by Yakumo's role as the "grim reaper," he asks the master to take him in as an apprentice.
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Yakumo YuurakuteiMain character
Akira IshidaJapanese voice
YotarouMain character
Tomokazu SekiJapanese voice
KonatsuMain character
Yuu KobayashiJapanese voice
Sukeroku YuurakuteiSupporting character
Kouichi YamaderaJapanese voice
MatsudaSupporting character
Shigeru UshiyamaJapanese voice
Mangetsu TsuburayaSupporting character
Kouji YusaJapanese voice
AmakenSupporting character
Kappei YamaguchiJapanese voice
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