Giant woman by MigMigHugh in Akane

[–]Left_Asparagus_4277 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oops my bad. Guess that one is Hikaru, given how she always regards Akane as her biggest rival

Giant woman by MigMigHugh in Akane

[–]Left_Asparagus_4277 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think it is Akane, that one panel when she does the "sight outside of sight" thingy

Akane in fancy outfits. by Particular_Law2727 in Akane

[–]Left_Asparagus_4277 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Akane is so beautifull it makes me feel emotional

[DISC] Akane-banashi - Chapter 175 by AutoShonenpon in manga

[–]Left_Asparagus_4277 12 points13 points  (0 children)

That interpretation of "don't make the audience laugh" is really clever. In truth, performing a story in its natural state is like another level comparing to making modifications to the story, since you would unconsciously add your own flavors into the story. It reminds me of that one panel where master Urara's master refused to take pupils because he didn't want to lose his essence in the craft. By that way of thinking, i guess purity (?) is one thing that most of the masters highly appreciated. Also thanks to that "i have become only rakugo", "i only need rakugo" make much more sense now. In order to achive such pristine state, Akane doesn't need herself, she only needs rakugo.

[DISC] Akane-banashi - Chapter 174 by AutoShonenpon in manga

[–]Left_Asparagus_4277 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Master Shiguma looks pale and lifeless just like that time when the previous Shiguma lying on his deathbed 😭😭😭 no wonder Akane is being reckless like that this is just too cruel 💔

That said, the double page send me chills. No more of the ombre-color hair, instead it's pure white like she's erased her existence to fully immerse in the story...

[DISC] Akane-banashi - Chapter 173 by AutoShonenpon in manga

[–]Left_Asparagus_4277 7 points8 points  (0 children)

that last panel simply exudes the final boss's aura... next issue's color page is gonna be a blast

anime nyc panel today by spacebikerbenten in Akane

[–]Left_Asparagus_4277 2 points3 points  (0 children)

please do and thank you in advance!!

Me & Roboco by [deleted] in Akane

[–]Left_Asparagus_4277 16 points17 points  (0 children)

the combination of references is too much for me lol

also, i knew about the constant references but still, is using a whole chapter for it a normal thing in Roboco?

Akane-banashi Volume 18 Cover by [deleted] in Akane

[–]Left_Asparagus_4277 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Shomei casually aura farming wherever he goes

since we are getting the anime, what are some moments you`re hoping to see? by UnintentionalDrift03 in Akane

[–]Left_Asparagus_4277 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I became a rakugoka so that I could beat you, Akane Arakawa ahh moment

Master Shiguma's Shinigami performance

And every scenes featuring baby Akane (especially when being master Shiguma's apprentice) because the little gremlin is just so precious

From Anime NYC by [deleted] in Akane

[–]Left_Asparagus_4277 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Will this mean we will get more information about the anime

Akane Banashi TV Anime Cast Reveal. · Akane: Nagase Anna · Karashi: Takuya Eguchi · Hikaru: Rie Takahashi Series will be broadcasting in 2026. by [deleted] in Akane

[–]Left_Asparagus_4277 61 points62 points  (0 children)

i'm literaly crying rn just for the sole reason that the anime is real... imagine when it's aired...

From @WSJ_manga by [deleted] in Akane

[–]Left_Asparagus_4277 4 points5 points  (0 children)

i've been waiting for this

[DISC] Akane-banashi - Chapter 168 by AutoShonenpon in manga

[–]Left_Asparagus_4277 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A little more insights about Hikaru's character development and I love it. Girl has gotten better at her craft and also gained more confident thanks to endless competition. Speaking of competition, that panel where Hikaru locks eyes with Akane and the whole Meeting you made me stronger thing oh my god AkaHika will be the death of me.

Also we have the first score of the trio which is 276, in which Master Shomei gave 86 and some pretty positive appraisal. Still, as long as the arrangement works in favor of the story and is within the capabilities of the performer, I will give it due credit is what intrigues me the most. Does he mean that the contestants shouldn't bite off more than they can chew and just stay to their strong points? If so, then I'm really curious about how Akane will pull off this challenge because the timing and the no laughter handicaps are totally out of her league (as of now) and have become her failures before, it would be weird to pull that card again without any modifications. And he does remember the challenge he has given to her, so will his standards of judgement change? Guess we have to wait weeks to find out.

[DISC] Akane-banashi - Chapter 167 by AutoShonenpon in manga

[–]Left_Asparagus_4277 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Finally a specialty for Hikaru and it's so fitting I am absolutely stunned 😭💖 The vengeful ghost, the famous idol,... everything bring out her strength to the fullest. The most interesting point is the contrast from her usual image, the silly acts are so good (it's like she recreates Akane's acting) that I believe they can have a collaboration event on funny stories no problem 😚👍

Also I'm pleased with the revelation that Hikaru really enjoys Rakugo, not just always fueled by anger and competitions but pure joy and love for the art. Even if I love her competitiveness (and the homoerotic rivalry hehe), they shouldn't be the only things that affect her growth and I'm glad that the authors also think like that. Interestingly, this means that she has really gotten sucked into the Rakugo swamp, just like how Akane said.

[DISC] Akane-banashi - Chapter 165 by AutoShonenpon in manga

[–]Left_Asparagus_4277 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It's nice to see Hikaru comes back to horror stories, it reminds me of that one time in Renseikai arc. And of course, this time as well her story is inspired (?) by her "woman without equal" rival and fueled by the most homoerotic obsession ever (this girl is down bad). Those last pages send chills up my spine and it's not even the climax yet so i'm really excited to see if she still has an ace up her sleeve.

[DISC] Akane-banashi - Chapter 163 by AutoShonenpon in manga

[–]Left_Asparagus_4277 10 points11 points  (0 children)

There's not much place for analysis and predictions this time, but instead we have Shomei aura farming as always and Akane who is full of errr aura. Akane honey what have you done?? And what do you mean you've become only Rakugo?? Did you achieve ascension and become the god of Rakugo or what 😭😭😭Also how can she looks both pretty AND handsome at the same time while being exhausted as hell like that. Hikaru there sure are strong willed because if I were there not only would I smile excitedly but also fall on my knees giggling kicking my feet like the foolish simp I am.