Ep. 5: Yotarou prepares for a family performance while Yakumo critiques his rakugo style.
Aired on February 4, 2017
Yakumo's intense "Inokori" performance eliminates Yotarou's self-doubt, leading to his sudden rise in popularity. He is now scheduled to perform this specific story at a family show alongside Yakumo within two months. Yakumo asserts that Yotarou's current rakugo lacks his personal identity, suggesting that the character Saheiji is crucial for unlocking Yotarou's true ego. The narrative focuses on whether embracing this character will enable Yotarou to discover his own unique voice in the art of rakugo.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Yotarou becomes Sukeroku after ten years of training under Yakumo
- Ep. 2 · Yotarou faces public scandal and professional fallout after his criminal past is revealed.
- Ep. 3 · Yotarou vents frustration through a rant while worrying about Konatsu and his rakugo
- Ep. 4 · Yotarou Gains TV Fame While Higuchi Seeks Yakumo's Help for New Rakugo
- Ep. 5 · Yotarou prepares for a family performance while Yakumo critiques his rakugo style.
- Ep. 6 · Yakumo collapses during Hangon-ko while Yotarou prepares to perform Inokori
- Ep. 7 · Yakumo renounces rakugo after awakening, while Higuchi seeks Sukeroku footage in Shikoku.
- Ep. 8 · Yakumo confronts physical limits while preserving rakugo legacy
- Ep. 9 · Yotaro invites Yakumo to perform rakugo in prison after his steadfast devotion