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Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju

昭和元禄落語心中

8.2/10
By Haruko Kumota2010MANGA32 ch.10 vol.Finished

This multi-generational epic dives deep into rakugo, a rich form of Japanese storytelling theater. Small-time crook Yotaro has never forgotten the rakugo tale "The God of Death," which the master Yurakutei Yakumo performed for Yotaro during his time in prison. After his release, he goes to Yakumo's theater and pleads to be made his apprentice. Yakumo reluctantly accepts, but Yotaro quickly finds the world of rakugo is complex and grapples with a growing bond with Yakumo's ward, Konatsu. Meanwhile, the two young people bring reminders of Yakumo’s own inescapable past. (Source: Kodansha USA) Note: Won the 38th Kodansha Manga Awards for Best General Manga and the New Creator Prize of the 21st Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2017.

Top 12 Manga Similar to Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju

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Match80%

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Akane-banashi shares the Drama genre and similar themes: Rakugo, Primarily Adult Cast, Work.

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#3
Match54%

Sakamichi no Apollon

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Sakamichi no Apollon shares the Drama genre and similar themes: Josei, Male Protagonist, Historical.

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Match63%

House of Five Leaves

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House of Five Leaves shares the Drama genre and similar themes: Male Protagonist, Primarily Adult Cast, Historical.

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Chihayafuru

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Chihayafuru shares the Drama genre and similar themes: Josei.

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Match65%

Fune wo Amu

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Fune wo Amu shares the Drama genre and similar themes: Josei, Male Protagonist, Primarily Adult Cast.

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Hyouge Mono

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Hyouge Mono shares the Drama genre and similar themes: Male Protagonist, Primarily Adult Cast, Historical.

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Tsukikage Baby

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Tsukikage Baby shares the Drama genre and similar themes: Josei, Male Protagonist.

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Glass no Kamen

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Glass no Kamen shares the Drama genre and similar themes: Tragedy, Work.

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What is Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju about?

This multi-generational epic dives deep into rakugo, a rich form of Japanese storytelling theater. Small-time crook Yotaro has never forgotten the rakugo tale "The God of Death," which the master Yurakutei Yakumo performed for Yotaro during his time in prison. After his release, he goes to Yakumo's ...

How many chapters does Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju have?

Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju has 32 chapters.

What genre is Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju?

Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju belongs to the Drama genres.

What are the best manga similar to Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju?

The top manga similar to Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju include Akane-banashi, March Comes in Like a Lion, Sakamichi no Apollon. These share key genres and themes with Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju.