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  • Published: 31 December 2018
  • ISBN: 9781632366627
  • Imprint: Kodansha
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 176
  • RRP: $29.99
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Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju 10




A multi-generational human drama set in the world of rakugo, a traditional form of Japanese comedic storytelling, Descending Stories follows an ex-convict whose life is changed by his apprenticeship to a famed storyteller, and Konatsu, who yearns to perform rakugo but cannot because women are not permitted in the craft.

A multi-generational human drama set in the world of rakugo, a traditional form of Japanese comedic storytelling, Descending Stories follows an ex-convict whose life is changed by his apprenticeship to a famed storyteller, and Konatsu, who yearns to perform rakugo but cannot because women are not permitted in the craft.

THE STAGE IS SET

After the last remaining yose in Tokyo burns down, the future of rakugo is more uncertain than ever. But even without a theater to perform in, Yotaro is still adamant on keeping rakugo alive. Meanwhile, Yakumo makes his way through the underworld, but to pass on to the peace he so desperately craves, he'll need to finally, and literally, lay his ghosts to rest.

The saga of a generation of love, art, and storytelling concludes and begins again...

FINAL VOLUME!

  • Published: 31 December 2018
  • ISBN: 9781632366627
  • Imprint: Kodansha
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 176
  • RRP: $29.99
Categories:

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"A rare and important show. From its strong underlying narrative to gorgeous direction and top-tier performances, it is a jewel." -Anime News Network
"Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju is a beautifully told, multifaceted tragedy. It is a historical showcase of Japan throughout the twentieth century. It is the tale of a dying form of entertainment. It is a story of the young and their hope for the future. It is a look at love with all the emotional complexities found in real life. It is an introduction to an art over a thousand years old. I've watched anime for over 20 years and this is the first one my mother has ever found worth watching." -Kotaku