あかね噺 [Akane-banashi] #3

Volume 3 of Akane-banashi brings the rakugo drama front and center, with determined protagonist Akane posed confidently in the foreground, calligraphy brush in hand, her signature black-and-pink hair framing a quietly fierce expression. Behind her loom two striking figures — a pale-haired young man and a commanding woman in a bold golden patterned garment — hinting at the rivalries and personalities shaping Akane's world. Published by Shueisha under the Jump Comics imprint, this volume's subtitle 寿限り無し adds an intriguing layer for fans following her journey through the demanding art of traditional Japanese storytelling.