Akane-banashi #13

Volume 13 of Akane-banashi arrives from Ki-oon's shonen lineup, subtitled "Le meilleur disciple," with a cover that places a composed, kimono-clad young man holding chopsticks front and center — looming behind him is a striking, mask-like face rendered in bold pink tones. Flanking him is a wide-eyed young woman whose tense expression hints at high stakes in the world of rakugo storytelling. Created by Yuki Suenaga and Takamasa Moue, this 2026 volume promises another compelling chapter in one of the most distinctive manga series celebrating traditional Japanese performing arts.