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Summary[]
As youngsters, Issho and Shiguma are trapped in poverty, doing odd jobs, getting in fights, and behaving utterly unlike the professional rakugoka they will one day become. When the previous Shiguma, Kiroku Kashiwaya, charms them with his art, they join his rakugo school, and he influences them to work hard and better themselves. But one day, everything changes… In recounting this story to Akane, Urara reveals the secret behind the birth of the Arakawa School. Will it change Akane’s perception on becoming Issho’s apprentice? This volume also includes the one-shot “Tatarashido,” a story about stand-up comedy from fun-loving high schoolers!
In their youth, Issho and Shiguma were captivated by the art of the previous Shiguma, also known as Kiroku Kashiwaya, and became his apprentice. The two hone their skills under their respected master, but one day their peaceful daily life changes completely. What will Akane do when Urara tells her the untold story of the birth of the Arakawa school?! Also included is the coming-of-age one-shot "Tatarashido," which depicts high school comedy!
先代志ぐまこと柏家生禄の芸に魅せられ、弟子入りを果たした若き日の一生と志ぐま。尊敬する師匠のもとで芸を磨く二人だが、ある日を境に穏やかな日常が一変する──。うららから阿良川一門誕生秘話を聞かされた朱音は…!? 高校生のお笑いを描いた青春読切「タタラシドー」も収録！
Story Arcs[]
- Main Article: Arakawa School Past Arc
Chapters[]
- Story 135: Apprenticing
- Story 136: Still Alive
- Story 137: To Hell With It
- Story 138: Chance to Shine
- Story 139: Raise the Flag
- Story 140: Tough Cookie
- Story 141: Zenza Training Complete
- One-shot: Tatarashido
Authors' Comments[]
Volume 16 contains a one-shot, Tatarashido, which I drew before serializing Akane-Banashi. In fact, these two characters also make a brief appearance in "Akane-Banashi". If you're curious to see where they appear, please look for it.
I went to Taiwan for an event!! It was my second time in 14 years!!
The food was delicious!! I love the streets!! The kanji signs were cool!!
More than anything, I was happy to meet my Taiwanese fans!! I was really energized!!
But it was only 2 nights and 3 days, so it was over in a flash... I'd like to go again next time and take my time!!
Extra Pages[]
Trivia[]
In each volume it comes with a reference to a movie, the back of volume 16 contains a reference to the movie Wings of Desire (Der Himmel über Berlin in German) from 1987.
