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Among the most fulfilling, cathartic storytelling I've ever watched, Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu reigns supreme.
___Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu___ is very highly rated by almost everyone who’s watched it, so I can’t really call it underrated, but it’s certainly extremely underwatched.
When _Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu_ originally came out, it got swept under the radar by hugely popular shows like _Konos…
Read full review on AniList →Essentially, this story is worth telling, and even more so, worth listening to.
Under the dimly-lit canvas of a rustic theater, surrounded by the sounds of slowly-plucked shamisen, waits an audience for a performance of great tradition. Gradually, a man wrapped in an dignified air approaches the center of the stage, sits elegantly on his knees, takes a slight bow to welcome his…
Read full review on AniList →The Story of a Storyteller Who Has Many Stories to Tell.
_Love is mysterious. It connects us, tear us apart, makes things special to us, it makes us hate. It's twisted, corrupted and scarring, but at the same time, contradictorily, it's genuine, honest and salvation. Perhaps the beauty of love lies in that aspect of a contradiction. Shouwa Genroku Rakugo…
Read full review on AniList →What it means to be Death
A spoiler-filled, thematical analysis of Showa Genroku Raguko Shinju, prior to watching the second season.
I cannot begin talking about this show without first talking about the __Shinigami__.
The Shinigami is something that many of us, myself included, have come to think of as a cornerstone of Ja…
Read full review on AniList →ARTE E PROPÓSITO EM SHOUWA GENROKU RAKUGO SHINJUU: UMA ANÁLISE CULTURAL E EXISTENCIAL
__INTRODUÇÃO__
_Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu_ surge como uma obra reflexiva, centrada na jornada de Yotarou, um ex-integrante da Yakuza, que ao sair da prisão, encontra na arte do Rakugo um novo propósito de vida. Inspirado pelas performances de Yakumo Yuurakutei, um renomado mestre da arte, Yotaro…
Read full review on AniList →The imminent "death" of an art form.
An exercise on how modern day anime can be still be profound art.
What happens when you create a story about storytellers?
Rakugo is a dying art form in the face of modern entertainment. This is a story about how it struggles through the ages. Most of the series takes place in the past as a backstory. In a drama that plays out like a novel, you watch the absolute…
Read full review on AniList →That's the perfect word to describe this show: refreshing.
*Despite both the title, and the first episode spoiling the show in heavy detail, there is so much here to unwind, that I cannot bear not giving you the classic SPOILER warning. Please, watch the show if you haven't; I implore you to do so. For those who have (or those who don't care about spoilers)…
Read full review on AniList →An entertainer is only worth something if they're seen
Traditional culture will continue to be sustainable if there is a younger generation who wants to follow or practice this culture even though the world continues to turn and Japan is a country that continues to maintain its traditional culture and continues to share it with the world community throu…
Read full review on AniList →A dramatic look at pursuing a career, while competing with your friend.
Starting _Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu_ had me slightly wary. Many things about it reminded me of a show called _Kids on the Slope_, which I hold in high regard. _Kids_ was the perfect mix of setting, art direction, and music to keep me coming back for more, even if the undertones of its source mat…
Read full review on AniList →Miyokichi's did pretty bad things towards the end but she's an amazing character and has a lot of depth
__Understanding Miyo__
I wrote this right after finishing and thought I'd share now, this is my first review so please go easy on me lol. I hope it makes sense, this is basically just me rambling. Remember !! this is just my interpretation of Miyo's character and nothing is technially "right" or "…
Read full review on AniList →Worth watching at least once. Even if it isn't some profound masterpiece.
The First Episode (Director's Cut) is Spoiled. And Some Light Spoilers for the purpose of this review.
Rakugo is a series about an ex-Yakuza that tries to become a famous Rakugo's student (I'mma call this guy MMC2). So MMC Tries super hard to become MMC2's apprentice. And surprisingly he's like "Fo…
Read full review on AniList →Great show, but unless you're into Japanese culture, I'm not sure I can recommend it.
In August 2019, I took that month's AWC challenge. This show was my choice for the tenth requirement, which was to watch a show that another participant in the challenge had dropped. This is a show that I've wanted to watch for a while because of its high praise, and since [Kashimi ](https://anilist…
Read full review on AniList →An entrancing story that celebrates the life of the theater and the power of the storyteller
The life of the theater. An actor playing a role for a demanding audience. A presentation told to not only the musicians’ tune but also the environment of the theater. A story is unfolded, characters appear and then disappear, and in what can seem like a few minutes, the act is over. A final bow and…
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