Anime "Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju - Sukeroku Again -" Blu-ray BOX & DVD BOX to be released!　Video of Rakugo storytelling by the cast is also released to commemorate the release!

The Blu-ray BOX and DVD BOX of the TV anime "Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju - Sukeroku Again Arc-" will be released.

Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju" is a manga serialized in "ITAN" (Kodansha) by Haruko Kumoda. The story centers on Yorakutei Yakumo, a lone rakugo storyteller who is called "the last master of the Showa era," and Yotaro, who fell in love with his rakugo and became his apprentice. The second season, "Sukeroku Again Arc," depicts Yotaro, who became a professional actor and took over the name of "Sukeroku" in January 2017.
⇒ 2017 Winter Anime List

The box contains all 12 episodes of the main series, including scenes that were cut from the series due to broadcast time constraints, as well as a special distribution program "Tomokazu & Shohei no Rakugo Houki" (14 episodes planned) and many other video extras. The special box set will also include a "Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju Masterpiece" CD featuring rakugo stories and dramas by the characters, as well as a soundtrack CD.

To commemorate the release of the box, rakugo scenes from the second season of the "Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju - Sukeroku Again Arc-" anime have been released on YouTube.
The newly released videos are "Jukinmu" by Konatsu (CV: Yu Kobayashi) from episode 4, "Antikonka" by Yurakutei Yakumo (CV: Akira Ishida) from episode 5, and "Remaining" by Yotaro/Sukeroku III (CV: Tomokazu Seki) from episode 6. The cast's passionate performances are a must-see.

Jukinmu" by Konatsu (CV: Yuu Kobayashi)

Antikonkou" by Yurakutei Yakumo (CV: Ishida Akira)

Yotaro/Sukeroku III (CV: Tomokazu Seki) in "Remaining

BOX Information
Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju -Sukeroku Again- Blu-ray BOX & DVD BOX [Limited Time Edition
Release date: June 7
Price: 32,000 yen each (excluding tax)
Price: 32,000 yen each (tax-excluded) ・Included bonus: booklet
Video extras: OP&ED non-credit video, Neda commentary, Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju related event video, "Tomokazu & Shohei's Rakugo Wanderings" (14 episodes planned)
Released and Distributed by: King Record Co.