Series

Descending Stories: A Life In Rakugo

★ 7.3(6)201845m1 season

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Good to know

Release date: 2018-10-12
Runtime: 45m
Language: Japanese
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 10
Network: NHK
Status: Ended
Country: Japan
Studio: TELEPACK

About Descending Stories: A Life In Rakugo

Descending Stories: A Life In Rakugo is a 2018 web series in the Drama and Comedy genres, starring Ryo Ryusei, Riko Narumi and Masaki Okada. It spans 1 season and 10 episodes, and originally aired on NHK. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Descending Stories: A Life In Rakugo in United Arab Emirates — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Set during the early Showa period, Yakumo enters the world of rakugo. He forms a friendship with talented storyteller Yurakutei. Yakumo admires Yurakutei’s talent and struggles to achieve his level of performance. With the help of geisha Miyokichi, Yakumo grows up as a rakugo storyteller. Yurakutei and Miyokichi get married, but they die in a mysterious accident. Yakumo takes Konatsu, who is the child of Yurakutei and Miyokichi, and raises her. Konatsu grows up blaming Yakumo as her parents’ enemy. Konatsu and Yakumo’s disciple Yotaro chases after the truth of her parents’ death, which Yakumo hides.

Seasons (1)

Season 110 eps · 2018

Cast

Ryo Ryusei

Yotaro

Riko Narumi

Konatsu

Masaki Okada

Kikuhiko/Yakumo (VIII)

Aya Omasa

Miyokichi

Ikusaburo Yamazaki

Hatsutaro/Sukeroku

Themes & keywords

rakugoperforming artsshōwa era (1926-89)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Descending Stories: A Life In Rakugo in United Arab Emirates?+

Descending Stories: A Life In Rakugo is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Arab Emirates. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Descending Stories: A Life In Rakugo on Netflix?+

Descending Stories: A Life In Rakugo is not on Netflix in United Arab Emirates right now.

How many seasons of Descending Stories: A Life In Rakugo are there?+

Descending Stories: A Life In Rakugo has 1 season and 10 episodes in total.

Who stars in Descending Stories: A Life In Rakugo?+

Descending Stories: A Life In Rakugo stars Ryo Ryusei, Riko Narumi, Masaki Okada, Aya Omasa and Ikusaburo Yamazaki.

When did Descending Stories: A Life In Rakugo come out?+

Descending Stories: A Life In Rakugo is a 2018 web series.

What genre is Descending Stories: A Life In Rakugo?+

Descending Stories: A Life In Rakugo is Drama and Comedy series.