Yotarou

An ex-convict, recently released from prison, who seeks out apprenticeship under the legendary Eighth Generation Yakumo Yuurakutei after witnessing his rakugo performance. He is taken in as Yakumo's first ever student, and is given the name Yotarou (rakugo slang for "fool").

After ten years of training under Yakumo, he is promoted the rank of shin'uchi. To celebrate, he shaves his head and takes on the title of the Third Generation Sukeroku Yuurakutei.