Series · 2026 · 2 seasons

Akane-banashi (2026)

Original title: あかね噺

“And so, here begins a story.”

7.9/10 · 31 votes

Akane-banashi is a TV series (Animation and Drama) that first aired in 2026. Akane-banashi has 2 seasons and 12 episodes in total. It has an average rating of 7.9/10 from 31 viewers. In United States, you can watch Akane-banashi on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.

Last episode S1 · E12 — Graduation June 20, 2026

Where can I watch Akane-banashi

📍 United States

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Streaming services that carry Akane-banashi, and the countries where you can watch it:

Netflix 114 countries 📍

Andorra, United Arab Emirates, Antigua & Barbuda, Albania, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Barbados, Belgium, Bulgaria, Bahrain, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Bahamas, Belarus, Belize, Canada, Switzerland, Côte d’Ivoire, Chile, Cameroon, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Germany, Dominican Republic, Algeria, Ecuador, Estonia, Egypt, Spain, Fiji, France, United Kingdom, French Guiana, Guernsey, Ghana, Gibraltar, Equatorial Guinea, Guatemala, Hong Kong SAR China, Honduras, Indonesia, Ireland, India, Iraq, Iceland, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Japan, Kenya, South Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, St. Lucia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Libya, Morocco, Monaco, Montenegro, Madagascar, North Macedonia, Mali, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Malaysia, Niger, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Netherlands, New Zealand, Oman, Panama, Peru, French Polynesia, Philippines, Pakistan, Poland, Palestinian Territories, Paraguay, Qatar, Serbia, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Senegal, El Salvador, Turks & Caicos Islands, Chad, Thailand, Tunisia, Türkiye, Trinidad & Tobago, Taiwan, Tanzania, Uganda, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela, Yemen, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Netflix Standard with Ads 11 countries 📍

Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Spain, France, United Kingdom, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, United States

Aniverse Amazon Channel 2 countries

Austria, Germany

Anime Digital Network Amazon Channel 2 countries

Belgium, France

Catchplay 2 countries

Indonesia, Taiwan

Animebox Channel Amazon Channel 1 countries

Spain

Animation Digital Network 1 countries

France

Anime Generation Amazon Channel 1 countries

Italy

Amazon Prime Video 1 countries

Japan

Disney Plus 1 countries

Japan

Plot

As a child, Akane witnesses a shocking event during her father's career-defining show. Now in high school, she vows to reach the art's highest rank.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Akane-banashi?

In United States, you can watch Akane-banashi on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.

Who stars in Akane-banashi?

The main cast of Akane-banashi includes Anna Nagase, Seiichiro Yamashita, Soshiro Hori, Chiaki Kobayashi and Masaki Terasoma.

How many seasons and episodes does Akane-banashi have?

Akane-banashi has 2 seasons and 12 episodes in total.

When was Akane-banashi released?

Akane-banashi first aired on April 4, 2026.

When is the next episode of Akane-banashi?

No new episode of Akane-banashi has been announced yet. The latest episode (season 1, episode 12) aired on June 20, 2026.

Has Akane-banashi ended?

No, Akane-banashi is still ongoing.

Is Akane-banashi worth watching?

Akane-banashi has an average rating of 7.9/10 from 31 viewers on TMDB.

What should I watch if I liked Akane-banashi?

If you enjoyed Akane-banashi, try The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity, Honey Lemon Soda, From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke and Senpai Is an Otokonoko.