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2016 · 2 seasons · 25 ep · Animation · Drama
TMDB 8.0/10 (63 votes)
When a certain man is released from prison, he knows exactly where he's heading first. After falling in love with a traditional comic storyteller's rendition of the story called "Shinigami," he is determined to become his apprentice. The performer, Yakumo, has never taken an apprentice before, but to everyone's surprise, he accepts the eager ex-prisoner, nicknaming him "Yotaro." As Yotaro happily begins his new life, he meets others in Yakumo's life, including Yakumo's ward Konatsu. Konatsu was the daughter of a famous storyteller, and Yakumo took her in after her father's tragic death. Konatsu loved her father's storytelling, and would love to become a performer in her own right—but that path is not available for women.
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Cast & creators
Tomokazu Sekias Yotarou (voice)
Koichi Yamaderaas Sukeroku Yuurakutei (voice)
Akira Ishidaas Yakumo Yuurakutei (voice)
Kappei Yamaguchias Amaken (voice)
Megumi Hayashibaraas Miyokichi (voice)
Yu Kobayashias Konatsu (voice)
Toshihiko Sekias Eisuke Higuchi (voice)
Shigeru Ushiyamaas Matsuda (voice)
Koji Yusaas Mangetsu Tsuburaya (voice)
Ayaka Asaias Koyuki (voice)
Mikako Komatsuas Shinnosuke (voice)
Yuki Onoas Shinnosuke (adult) (voice)Cast & crew political lean — 1 of 12 researched: 0 left · 0 center · 0 right · 1 no public record. Based only on cited public statements, endorsements, and documented donations.