Akane Banashi Chapter 164 Release Date & Where To Read

Rakugo is a traditional Japanese art of storytelling, where a single performer brings an entire story to life using only their voice, facial expressions, and body language. No stage props, no costumes—just pure storytelling. It takes years of training, deep understanding of characters, and a love for words to master this craft.

Shinta, a passionate rakugo performer, has spent his life chasing his dream: to pass the shin’uchi test—the final step to becoming a top-tier rakugo master. His daughter, Akane, grew up watching his struggles, his performances, and his unwavering dedication to this ancient art. She admired not just his talent, but the beauty and power of rakugo itself.

Now, inspired by her father’s hard work and love for storytelling, Akane decides to take her own steps into the world of rakugo.

In the manga, readers follow Akane’s journey as she enters a space where very few women have stood before. Rakugo has long been a male-dominated field, but Akane is ready to challenge that tradition. With her sharp wit, natural sense of rhythm, and deep emotional understanding, she begins her path as a student of rakugo, determined to learn everything she can.

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However, the road is not easy. Rakugo demands more than just the ability to tell a story—it requires patience, discipline, and the courage to stand alone on stage and hold the audience’s attention with nothing but your voice and imagination. Akane faces tough teachers, skeptical critics, and even her own doubts. But she also finds joy in learning the old stories, creating new expressions, and feeling the connection with the crowd as they laugh, cry, and cheer.

Her bond with her father remains strong throughout. Shinta supports her, guides her when needed, but also respects her journey as her own. As she grows in skill and confidence, Akane begins to shape her own identity—not just as a storyteller’s daughter, but as a unique performer with her own voice.

Akane Banashi is a story of passion, tradition, and family. It celebrates rakugo as an art form while showing the hard work and emotion behind every performance. It’s about honoring the past while creating something new. And most of all, it’s about a young girl who dares to dream, step onto the stage, and share her soul through the power of words.

With each story Akane tells, she brings laughter, tears, and wonder to the hearts of her audience. She’s not just continuing her father’s legacy—she’s building her own.

What is the release date for Akane Banashi Chapter 164?

Akane Banashi Chapter 164 will come out on June 29, 2025, for the following regions.

Pacific Daylight Time [West Coast]: 8:00 AM PDT (June 29, 2025)
Central Daylight Time [Central America and Canada]: 10:00 AM CDT (June 29, 2025)
Eastern Daylight Time [East Coast]: 11:00 AM EDT (June 29, 2025)
Greenwich Mediterranean Time [Britain]: 3:00 PM BST (June 29, 2025)
Philippines Standard Time [Philippines]: 11:00 PM PST (June 29, 2025)

It will be available to read on June 30, 2025, for these regions.