__Relatives:__ [Shinta](https://anilist.co/character/264106/Shinta-Arakawa) (Father), [Masaki](https://anilist.co/character/264105/Masaki-Ousaki) (Mother)
__Affiliation:__ Arakawa School
__Occupation:__ Rakugoka (Apprentice)
__Height:__ 158cm (5'2")

She is the protagonist of Akane-Banashi series. She is an apprentice of [Shiguma Arakawa](https://anilist.co/character/264107/Shiguma-Arakawa).

She is usually unconcerned about her studies preferring to use that time to improve her skills, she is determined to achieve her goals. It has been shown that she is very kind to the people around her, taking affection for them despite only having known them for a short time.

Rakugo--the ultimate form of storytelling, where everything in a story is expressed with just your body and words. Shinta and his daughter Akane have been seduced by this wonderful form of classical entertainment. Having observed her father strive to pass the shin'uchi rakugo test, Akane will take her own steps into this unique world!
 
(Source: MANGA Plus)
 
Notes: 
- Ranked 3rd in the 8th Next Manga Awards print manga category in 2022. 
- Ranked 4th in the Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2023 guidebook for male readers. 
- Ranked 3rd in the Nationwide Bookstore Employees' Recommended Comics of 2023. 
- Ranked 2nd in the 16th Manga Taisho in 2023. 
- Nominated for the 47th Kodansha Manga Award in the shounen category in 2023. 
- Included in the New York Public Library's 2023 Best Books for Teens. 
- Included in YALSA's 2024 Great Graphic Novels for Teens.

"With only your voice and body—master the art." 

Akane Ousaki, captivated since childhood by the magical performances of her father, Shinta Arakawa, witnesses a shocking incident during his decisive performance for promotion to shin’uchi (master rank). 

Six years later, now a high school student, she sets her sights on becoming a shin’uchi herself—pushing forward in the highly competitive world of rakugo. 
A passionate and authentic rakugo drama begins now!
 
(Source: TV Asahi, edited)

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She studied rakugo in preparation for her role as [Akane](https://anilist.co/character/264023/Akane-Ousaki) in [Akane-banashi](https://anilist.co/anime/196935/Akanebanashi/).
**Non-Anime Roles**
- Chixia - Wuthering Waves (VG)

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Isabella Guarnieri is a Brazilian actress and voice actress. She is the daughter of [Tatá Guarnieri](https://anilist.co/staff/104613/) and younger sister of [Caio Guarnieri](https://anilist.co/staff/116195/).

__Non-Anime Roles:__
~!- Maisie Williams, Skai Jackson, Oona Laurence, Sophia Anne Caruso, Felicia Maxime and Lulu Wilson (Most of the productions)
- Princess Sofia (Sofia the First)
- Emília (Sítio do Picapau Amarelo 2012)
- Arya Stark (Game of Thrones [2nd voice - 6th-8th season] and MultiVersus)
- Riley Andersen (Inside Out 1 & 2, Riley's First Date? and Dream Productions)
- Zuri Zenobia Ross (Jessie and Bunk'd)
- Sasha Waybright (Amphibia)
- Apple Bloom (My Little Pony franchise)
- Francesca Bridgerton (Bridgerton)
- Nimona (Nimona)
- Draculaura (Monster High: The Movie and Monster High 2)
- Lily Artemis II (Stellar Blade)
- Kit (Ratched & Clank: Rift Apart)
- Liu Huo (Tower of Fantasy)
- Nikki Gold (Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy)
- Shasha (Grand Chase: Dimensional Chaser)
- Kupuna-Wa (Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time)
- Young Ziggy Berman / Constance (Fear Street (Part 2): 1978 and Fear Street (Part 3): 1666)
- Haley (Eli)
- Kinsey Locke (Locke & Key)
- Yuri Han (XO, Kitty)
- Sara Eriksson (Young Royals)
- Claudia Tiedemann (Dark)
- Emilia Krawietz (Elite)
- Chelsea (Barbie Dolphin Magic)
- Danielle "Dani" Moonstar (The New Mutants)
- Little Red Riding Hood (Into the Woods)
- Grace (My Life with the Walter Boys)
- Bria and Bo (The Owl House)
- Jackie (Milo Murphy's Law)
!~

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The second season of Akane-banashi. 

After graduating from high school and officially becoming an apprentice of Shiguma Arakawa, Akane begins her journey as a professional Rakugoka under the name Akane Arakawa. 

(Source: TV Asahi via Anime News Network)