Shôwa Genroku rakugo shinjû
The life and career of Eighth Generation Yakumo Yurakutei, a legendary 20th century rakugo artist whose journey is greatly influenced by his incredibly gifted but hot-headed best friend.
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"Let me start by saying that this show has a hard premise to sell to many people. A historical drama about an obscure form of foreign theatre, with an all adult cast and almost no action. This held me back from watching it for a long time because I thought it was going to be too pretentious for me, though I am very well-versed in the world of Western theatre. However, Rakugo Shinju creates the perfect mix of drama, family ties, the struggle of being an artist, tradition vs modernity, and aging, from a beautiful perspective. The first season gives a stunning glimpse into the lives of those in p..."
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The life and career of Eighth Generation Yakumo Yurakutei, a legendary 20th century rakugo artist whose journey is greatly influenced by his incredibly gifted but hot-headed best friend.