Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju 8
  • Published: 7 August 2018
  • ISBN: 9781632365460
  • Imprint: Kodansha
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 160
  • RRP: $34.00
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Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju 8

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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.

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Yakumo slowly begins to recover after his collapse on stage, but the light inside him has faded, and he shockingly declares that he won't perform rakugo anymore. Meanwhile, in search of a film taken of the late Sukeroku, Higuchi takes Yotaro and Matsuda to Shikoku, where the two men learn a truth about the two storytellers--and what really happened that fateful night that claimed Sukeroku and Miyokichi's lives.
  • Published: 7 August 2018
  • ISBN: 9781632365460
  • Imprint: Kodansha
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 160
  • RRP: $34.00
Categories:

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Praise for the anime
"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