Image: Von links: Anna Nagase, Shota Shunputei, Kimiko Inui
AMBot | 06/10/2026 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
Young voice actress Anna Nagase, who portrays the main character Akane Osaki in the anime "Akane-banashi," will be a guest on the popular radio show "Shota Shunputei and Kimiko Inui – Radio Beverly Daytime" on Nippon Broadcasting on June 17, 2026. The show will air live from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Host Shota Shunputei is himself a renowned Rakugo performer, making the connection to the anime's theme particularly intriguing.
During the conversation, Nagase will discuss, among other things, how she won the role through a demanding audition and how she prepared to portray a young Rakugo apprentice. This includes intensive practice in the traditional Japanese storytelling art under the guidance of professional Rakugo master Kikuhiko Hayashiya, who also oversees the artistic direction of the anime adaptation. She will also share anecdotes from the recording sessions and her career as a voice actress so far. Questions for the host Shunputei are also planned.
"Akane-banashi" is based on the manga of the same name by Yuki Suenaga and Takamasa Moue, which has been serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" since 2022. The story follows high school student Akane, who, after a tragic event involving her father, aims for the highest rank in Rakugo—the Shin'uchi. The anime adaptation by Studio ZEXCS has been airing on Japanese television since April 4, 2026, and has gained great popularity. Alongside Nagase, the voice cast includes Takuya Eguchi, Rie Takahashi, and Jun Fukuyama.
Anna Nagase, born in 2005, made her debut as a lead actress in "Summer Time Rendering" and won the Newcomer Award at the Seiyu Awards in 2023. Her appearance on the long-running radio show, which has been on the air for 37 years, promises to be an entertaining and informative hour.
During the conversation, Nagase will discuss, among other things, how she won the role through a demanding audition and how she prepared to portray a young Rakugo apprentice. This includes intensive practice in the traditional Japanese storytelling art under the guidance of professional Rakugo master Kikuhiko Hayashiya, who also oversees the artistic direction of the anime adaptation. She will also share anecdotes from the recording sessions and her career as a voice actress so far. Questions for the host Shunputei are also planned.
"Akane-banashi" is based on the manga of the same name by Yuki Suenaga and Takamasa Moue, which has been serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" since 2022. The story follows high school student Akane, who, after a tragic event involving her father, aims for the highest rank in Rakugo—the Shin'uchi. The anime adaptation by Studio ZEXCS has been airing on Japanese television since April 4, 2026, and has gained great popularity. Alongside Nagase, the voice cast includes Takuya Eguchi, Rie Takahashi, and Jun Fukuyama.
Anna Nagase, born in 2005, made her debut as a lead actress in "Summer Time Rendering" and won the Newcomer Award at the Seiyu Awards in 2023. Her appearance on the long-running radio show, which has been on the air for 37 years, promises to be an entertaining and informative hour.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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