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Estimated watch time
1h 22m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
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Rakugo79%Historical79%Male Protagonist79%Primarily Adult Cast79%Josei50%Acting50%Elderly Protagonist50%
OVAFINISHED2015 SPRING7.3 / 10 AniList score
Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu: Yotarou Hourou-hen
昭和元禄落語心中 与太郎放浪篇
Synopsis & Story
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. (Source: Anime News Network)
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Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu: Yotarou Hourou-hen: should you watch it?
At a glance
Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu: Yotarou Hourou-hen has been well received, with an average AniList score of 73/100 — 56% of 988 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #13 highest-rated anime of 2015 on AniList.
Of the 2K AniList users who started it, 3.6% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 1.7K have finished it.
At about 1 h 22 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama — especially rakugo, historical, male protagonist, primarily adult cast.
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
Episodes
2 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Haruko Kumota
- Director
- Shinichi Omata
- Series composition
- Jun Kumagai
- Character design
- Mieko Hosoi
- Music
- Kana Shibue
Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu: Yotarou Hourou-hen FAQ
- How many episodes does Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu: Yotarou Hourou-hen have?
- Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu: Yotarou Hourou-hen has 2 episodes of about 41 minutes each, roughly 1 h 22 min in total.
- Is Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu: Yotarou Hourou-hen finished?
- Yes. Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu: Yotarou Hourou-hen has finished airing — the final episode aired August 7, 2015.
- Is there a season 2 of Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu: Yotarou Hourou-hen?
- No sequel is listed for Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu: Yotarou Hourou-hen as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
- Is Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu: Yotarou Hourou-hen based on a manga?
- Yes. Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu: Yotarou Hourou-hen adapts the manga by Haruko Kumota.
- Who animated Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu: Yotarou Hourou-hen?
- Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu: Yotarou Hourou-hen was animated by Studio DEEN and directed by Shinichi Omata.