__Occupation:__ Student 
__ Debut:__ Chapter 1 (Child), Chapter 11

As a child he used to be annoying and made fun of his classmates. During his youth he is usually more friendly and respectful with people.


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)

**Non-anime roles:**
• Skuld - Memento Mori (VG)

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__Non-Anime Roles:__
~!- Young Simba (The Lion King 2019)
- William "Billy" Kaplan / Wiccan and Kid Loki [Earth-TRN867] (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
- Augustus "Gus" Porter (The Owl House)
- Baljeet Tjinder (2nd voice - 5th season onwards; Phineas and Ferb franchise)
- Lo'ak (Avatar: The Way of Water)
- Sam Riordan (Gen V)
- Dr. Douglas "Doogie" Howser (2nd dub; Doogie Howser, M.D.)
- Dopey / Narrator (Snow White 2025)
- Arnold "Arnie" Grape (5th dub; What's Eating Gilbert Grape)
- Drew Ferran (Wolf King)
- Grover Johnson (The Neighborhood)
- Ciccio (Luca)
- Matteo Silva (Bunk'd and Raven's Home)
- Cooper "Coop" Wrather (Coop & Cami Ask the World)
- Mr. Nibbles / Copycat (Paw Patrol)
- Facemaker (We Can Be Heroes)
- Prince Neel (Mira, Royal Detective)
- Marcus Abbott (A Quiet Place Part II)
- Ellis Ghould (Monster High 2)
- Eli Bell (Boy Swallows Universe)
- Jonathan Shaw (Terrifier 3)
- Mackenzie (Bluey)
- Rory Carmichael (Unicorn Academy)
- David (Hilda and the Mountain King)
- Arya Darbahani (Emily's Wonder Lab)
- Charley (School Spirits)
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