Joshiraku

Five rakugo comedians debate casual dress codes and pet preferences before a party

Marii, Kigurumi, Tetora, Gankyou, and Kukuru are five young rakugo comedians who receive an invitation to a casual dress party. The group discusses the specific meaning of dressing casually. Their conversation later shifts to a debate regarding whether each person prefers dogs or cats. This episode focuses on their interactions and differing opinions on fashion and animal companionship as they prepare for the event.

Lottery discussions, Tokyo Tower visit, and imaginary pregnancy ensue

The group engages in a conversation regarding potential lottery winnings, which leads them to suspect that one member might have secured a prize. Following this speculation, they travel to the Tokyo Tower to continue their interactions, where further unusual dialogue takes place. The episode concludes with a discussion about vaccinations that unexpectedly escalates into a scenario involving imaginary pregnancy, highlighting the characters' playful and imaginative dynamics during their time together.

Marii proves she is not a boy while the group visits Asakusa and discusses Tetora's luck

Marii must demonstrate that she is not a cross-dressing boy. Subsequently, the girls travel to Asakusa to try their hand at fortune telling. This activity prompts a conversation among the group regarding Tetora's exceptional luck and his consistent ability to avoid danger.

Gankyou's violent behavior, Kukuru's trainsickness, and a rabbit attack on a full moon

Gankyou displays violent behavior, prompting the girls to discuss stereotypes associated with wearing glasses. Later, Kukuru suffers from trainsickness, leading the group to speculate about various ailments affecting her. On the night of a full moon, the girls gather to discuss topics related to the moon. Their conversation is interrupted when they are attacked by a large rabbit.

Girls plan a Christmas party to cheer Kukuru, visit Harajuku, and discuss skin types.

The group organizes an out-of-season Christmas party in an effort to lift Kukuru's spirits. Following this gathering, the girls travel to Harajuku, where Marii experiences anxiety regarding a crepe. Later, the group engages in a conversation about their varying skin types. This discussion causes Gankyou to feel excluded and left out by the others. The events highlight the dynamics within the group as they navigate social interactions and personal insecurities during their outing.

Four Wows Musashi Scenery The Servant's Vengeance

Following Gankyou's expulsion, the remaining members discuss the advantages of their reduced group size. Gankyou retaliates by trapping everyone inside the dressing room. Once released and reinstated, he is assigned the lowest rank within the hierarchy. Despite this demotion, Gankyou begins to formulate plans to win an upcoming election, signaling his desire to rise in status and challenge the current order.

Yankees Are Scary / Fish Story / Backstage Files

Bag of Gold, Totter, and Is It Over Yet?

The girls explore rakugo appeal and zoo animals while exploiting Marii's sleep-induced luck.

During school holidays, the group attempts to make rakugo more attractive to younger demographics. They subsequently visit a zoo, where they observe and discuss various animal behaviors. Following this outing, the group becomes interested in lucky events that consistently occur whenever Marii falls asleep. Consequently, they repeatedly attempt to induce her sleep in order to benefit from these fortunate occurrences.

Girls adapt Halloween for Japan, explore Kabukichou changes, and Marii suffers from tooth cavities

During the Halloween holiday, the group attempts to modify the celebration to better align with Japanese traditions. Following this, they travel to the Kabukichou entertainment district to witness how the area has evolved over time. The narrative then shifts to Marii, who faces a personal health issue involving painful tooth cavities. These distinct segments highlight cultural adjustments, urban observation, and individual physical discomfort within the daily lives of the characters.

Girls enjoy a mock beach trip, visit Musashi-Sakai, and struggle with an oversized Christmas tree.

The girls stage a pretend summer beach outing within the dressing room while debating various school swimsuit styles. They subsequently travel to Musashi-Sakai for sightseeing and honor the animation studio responsible for their production. Later, the group celebrates Christmas, but Tetora’s online-ordered tree becomes so massive that it completely occupies the dressing room. This forces the girls to navigate the cramped space, leading to chaotic attempts at reuniting that devolve into physical fights amidst the dense, jungle-like foliage.

The Dreamer Strikes Back / Gotta / Blacks

Tetora asks the group about their first dreams of the new year, causing Kukuru distress over her lack of one. To lift her spirits, the girls stage a fake first dream. The group then visits Roppongi to view structural art, where Marii travels back in time to witness the city during its economic bubble. Later, the girls attempt to cool down in the summer heat by sharing scary stories to induce chills, and ultimately decide to paint everything blue to achieve a cooling effect.

Uzannu Uzattei disrupts the final episode before the girls visit Akihabara and Marii performs rakugo.

As the cast realizes the series is concluding, a new character named Uzannu Uzattei arrives. Her annoying demeanor and arguments about whether "once" is sufficient disturb the group's dynamic and threaten the show's balance. The girls eventually force her to leave and travel to Akihabara. During their time there, they discuss the importance of leaving certain things unchanged. The episode concludes with a final rakugo performance by Marii, marking the end of the series.