Joshiraku English Sub & Dub

About Joshiraku

Meet Joshiraku, a comedy, shounen and slice of life anime by J.C.Staff (2012). Here is the premise in a nutshell. What the story covers: Joshiraku follows the conversations of five rakugo storyteller girls relating the odd things that happen to them each day. Their comedic and satirical chatting covers all kinds of topics, from pointless observations of everyday life, to politics, manga, and more.

Another thread: Each girl has something new to add to the discussion, and the discourse never ends in the same place it began. Each of the rakugo girls has their own unique personality, with the energetic but immature Marii Buratei; the seemingly cute Kigurumi Haroukitei; the inherently lucky and carefree Tetora Bouhatei. These girls—and their unexplained friend in a wrestling mask—give their observations to the audience, either backstage at the rakugo theater or in various famous locations around Tokyo.

In a comedy series like this, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. It will appeal most to viewers who want something light between heavier series.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by J.C.Staff, so the studio's house style defines how Joshiraku looks and moves on screen. The comedy focus matters here: timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. At 7.5/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Released in 2012, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.