Ep. 8: Yakumo confronts physical limits while preserving rakugo legacy
Aired on February 25, 2017
Mangetsu returns to Kyoto-style rakugo as Yotarou accepts new apprentices. Yakumo’s wish to quit prompts others to seek ways to preserve both the art form and his unique style. Higuchi gathers documents to record Yakumo’s journey, though Yakumo resists this effort. Struggling with the constraints of his aging body, he attempts to reject the performance style that once captivated audiences. The group works to maintain rakugo traditions despite Yakumo’s growing desire to step away from the stage and his declining physical capabilities.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 10 · Yakumo Survives Uchikutei Fire as Yotaro Fights for Rakugo's Future
- Ep. 11 · Yakumo Meets Sukeroku on the Sanzu River During a Rakugo Performance
- Ep. 12 · Fifteen years later, the next generation of rakugo performers faces their own artistic destinies.