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TV anime2026–1 season1 announced12 episodes airedOriginal: mangaYuki Suenaga, Takamasa Moue

As a child, Akane witnesses a shocking event during her father's career-defining show. Now in high school, she vows to reach the art's highest rank.

After Season 1, continue with Vol. 4

Book language
EditionVIZ Media
Akane-banashi Season 1 anime poster

Season 1

Medium confidence

12 episodesApr 2026 – Jun 2026

Anime ends at
Ep 12Original: Vol. 4

The anime’s continuation point is Vol. 4 of the original. This is the book that contains it.

Akane-banashi, Vol. 4

VIZ MediaEnglishPaperback

All 14 books from Vol. 4 to Vol. 17 · Vol. 18 due Nov 2026
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  15. Vol. 18Due Nov 2026Pre-order on Amazon

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Akane-banashi Season 2 anime poster

Season 2

Announced

Jan 2027

Season 2 is scheduled for January 2027. A reading point after this season cannot be given before it finishes.

Original · Manga

Akane-banashi

あかね噺

Yuki Suenaga, Takamasa MoueShueishaOngoing24 volumes so far

  • JapaneseShueisha24 volumes so farsince Jun 2022
  • EnglishVIZ Media17 volumes so farsince Aug 2023
  • FrenchKi-oon16 volumes so farsince Oct 2023
  • SpanishMilky Way Ediciones11 volumes so farsince Dec 2023

All volumes

Before you read

Suggested reading (English · VIZ Media): Season 1 ends at Ep 12. Continue with Vol. 4.

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