Saki Yoshino

Akane Ousaki

She is the protagonist of Akane-Banashi series. She is an apprentice of Shiguma Arakawa. She is usually unconcerned about her studies preferring to use that time to improve her ski

Koguma Arakawa

He currently is Shiguma Arakawa's pupil. He is usually shy and usually thinks a lot about things making him indecisive. According to Guriko, he is usually pessimistic most of the t

Ikken Arakawa

He is one of four Shin'nuchi rank in the Arakawa School and member of Arakawa Arch Four. He sat for the exam for Shin'nuchi 6 years ago. He is currently a famous personality in the

Zenmai Arakawa

Zenmai Arakawa is a member of the Arakawa School and Zensho's pupil.

Shinta Arakawa

He is Akane Osaki's father and Masaki's husband. He was Shiguma Arakawa's pupil.

Machiko Iwashimizu

She is usually a serious person due to her work as a teacher, she usually helps students by supporting them and giving them advice for the future.

Ryujaku Sakaki

Due to his work as a rakugoka, he works in Osaka and often travels to Tokyo for the Karaku Cup where he takes the opportunity to eat ramen. He is the judge for the Karaku Cup along

Taison Arakawa

Taison Arakawa is the student of Taizen Arakawa and a member of the Arakawa School.

Masaki Ousaki

She is Akane's mother and Shinta's wife.

Jumbo Ozaki

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.

Urara Ransaika

She is a Shin'uchi rakugoka and the representative of the Ransaika School in the Rakugo Federation and she has a strong sense of justice because she states that nothing is more ups

Zensho Arakawa

Zensho Arakawa is a Shin'uchi rank in the Arakawa School and member of Arakawa Arch Four.

Shiguma Arakawa

He was Shinta Arakawa's Master. He is one of four Shin'nuchi rank in the Arakawa School. He currently is the master of 5 pupils: Kyoji Arakawa, Maikeru Arakawa, Koguma Arakawa, Gur

Kimihisa Kashio

He is a writer for the Monthly Rakugo Magazine.

Taizen Arakawa

Taizen Arakawa is a Shin'uchi rank in the Arakawa School and member of Arakawa Arch Four.

Isshou Arakawa

He is one of four Shin'nuchi rank in the Arakawa School. He currently is Kaisei Arakawa's master.

Kaisei Arakawa

He currently is Issho Arakawa's pupil. He is a proud person who wants to be the best rakugoka, when he talks about his goals he is usually serious. He usually acts in a nice way to

Chocho Konjakutei

He belongs to the Konjakutei School and is the school's representative in the Rakugo Federation.