Kyotaro Yanagiya: Grim Reaper Rakugo performance English subtitles

[@sidneyrobinson18]

Came here after reading Akane Banashi. It's fantastic! You can really feel the different characters come out, what an awesome way of telling stories. Edit: Dang, I'm surprised by the amount of Akane Banashi fans here that had the same idea as me lol

[@chaldeanguy8356]

Was looking for this comment. Glad it's a new manga series, so we're not late to the party. She did great in the last chapter.

[@KingK1421]

same

[@Roxiusas]

I hope it is a manga that will have a long span and not get cancelled early on like most Jump series, hopefully just the audience will at least be invested enough to see what happens.

[@patman_for_sure]

Same here 😁😁

[@cielv621]

BRUH SAME AND found out there's an anime series on Crunchyroll that is based around Rakugo

[@vashbunny]

this is the story Shiguma the tearjerker is doing right now, chapter only came out. cant wait to read it in akane peak

[@alfimelfissa]

I feel like.. the author taking reference from this Rakugoka

[@crazywave2859]

The second i saw shiguma put the fan on the ground like a cane, i was like wait, isn't not from that video

[@ExtraPie343]

Peak

[@okiraphael]

This was literally why I searched for a rakugo video on this story!

[@jamesrauch9103]

Love Akane! Good on you for reading on of the best out there right now.

[@Mku-JJ1if]

His acting and voice acting was so good. So controlled yet so expressive.

[@ichalocita6315]

Came here from Kenshi Yonezu's shinigami, and I've enjoyed rakugo a lot from showa genroku rakugo, thanks for the vid and subtitle!

[@share.theworld]

Me too, I came here from Kenshi's MV, and I enjoyed Rakugo from watching Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu, this is my favorite story too

[@langy1416]

Same here, but I've only watched shouwa genroku rakugo. I am really glad I can watch rakugo with eng subs here

[@Trickle_Official]

Same here!! Boy am I happy to discover these!!!

[@salshane1759]

Same as me

[@nithin1729s]

Same here

[@estylim]

I just finished watching Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu, and I'm wondering if Rakugo is the reason why Seiyuus in Japan are so celebrated? A deep storytelling culture plus manga, another art form with deep history, combined in the new digital era to become anime.

[@andrewgreig2859]

Part of why I chose to translate a Rakugo performance for my final was because I'm a novice voice actor myself, so I definitely feel the parallels. I feel like there's an argument to be made that Japan's traditional performance culture has an emphasis on voice work (especially Rakugo and Bunraku puppet theater), which could have contributed to an environment where seiyuus could thrive. But Japan is also a country that tends to push cultural 'soft power' and the anime industry is a huge part of that, not to mention a multi-billion dollar industry, so without doing extensive research it's hard to say exactly how much Rakugo contributed to the celebration of Seiyuus.

[@tia9473]

Came here after reading Akane-Banashi and I didn't expect rakugo to be this incredible and entertaining. I got fully immersed in the story! Awesome performance! thank you for translating.

[@muhammadraihan4602]

Me too

[@kuldeepgill5436]

Same bro.

[@096thlamuanivanchhawng3]

Same😂

[@goolgepl2112]

The manga does an incredible job at portraying the beauty of the art. Through ink and paper, no less

[@depressedtv]

Same

[@Cps1402]

I came here after watching Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu, and I'm hooked by rakugo.

[@everthingworld1437]

same

[@hydrogenperoxide7244]

Same. Lucky to find the full version for shinigami

[@Ana-j7r4h]

Same

[@jroggs85]

FWIW I came here after hearing Makoto reference rakugo in Persona 5 Royal. Don't regret it at all.

[@konfuzzzled]

OMG SAME

[@sosers7]

dear poster, i expect a rise in viewership and engagement, as current akane-banashi chapter just introduced that this will be the next story, so excited to see shiguma's intensity!

[@hippopilot6750]

Absolutely stunning performance. It's hard to find storytellers this good in English that aren't just reading children's books.

[@jeffzhang9705]

got any more subbed rakugo performances like this? Translations like these are god’s work.

[@approximatelyzero398]

Not gonna lie. The translation is perfect.

[@C0pium]

this is like reverse Death Note

[@DJBSharpMusic]

Yanagiya-san's delivery is award-worthy if he hasn't already been showered with enough praise in the rakugo world. I'm an English speaker, and I got mild chills listening to this. The shinigami voice were probably my favorite part.

[@AH-ve5um]

The chills…. Came here from Shouwa Genroku Rakugo.. and gghhhhzzz it’s Kiku’s Shinigami 😭 the feels

[@deimos9134]

I was locked in from the first second. I understand the appeal now.

[@tomatowarfare849]

Well guess authors of Akane Banashi and Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu would be pretty happy if they visited this comment section. I too cam here after reading Akane and wanting to see what actual Rakugo is like and it is quite amazing, not gonna lie. Thanks for this video it was really enjoyable watch.

[@anniefrank3249]

This man is a living legend. Incredible story telling, I can’t imagine how long it took him to master

[@TheBoyDaiki]

Here after the Akane Banashi Chapter, Shiguma is about to put on a master class. The story has only just begun.

[@darkfent]

...yeah...the story this week in Akane Banashi

[@interinoedemame]

Going down the rakugo rabbit hole as a mexican, from kenshi yonezu, to akane banashi, back to kenshi, into a random performance on youtube out of curiosity, only to end up Hearing what is probably an earlier version of the Clasic from Cine mexicano Movie "Macario" was a wiiiild trip, thanks

[@rostislavmartynyuk9774]

That's so wild! In Ukrainian folklore there's also a trope of the grim reaper who either sits at the feet or the head of a sick person's bed.

[@ErenYeager-me4em]

I've heard there are also some linguistic similarities between Japanese and Russian so maybe there were some historical exchanges between Japan and Eastern Europe in the past?

[@novrinkov0053]

There is probably no connection, but the things that humans come up with are ultimately the same.

[@AsteroidWrangler]

This particular rakugo story appears first in the late 1800s, and is believed to be based on a European folk tale, recorded by the Brothers Grimm as "Godfather Death". I would guess if that tale was present in Germany I would bet it was prevalent as a folktale throughout Europe in various forms.

[@nisede]

I went here because of Akane-banashi, and I didn’t realize that Rakugo is this immersive!! It’s amazing 💗

[@vita.miinii]

whoa i knew i got here primarily because of akane banashi but never thought the manga did capture the essence from real rakugo :0 really appreciate the translation my man!

[@maskimil]

Can't help but coming here after reading the comments in Akane-Banashi chp.123. This story is gonna be told by Shiguma.

[@diegosouzadelima]

Akane-banashi made me come here and I'm really glad for it.

[@jeanvictor4748]

Yeah, me too. Aliás, brasileiro?kkd

[@diegosouzadelima]

@@jeanvictor4748 sim hahahaha

[@pqrxz00]

Akane Banashi made me search what Rakugo is. It actually is amazing.

[@melonlord1414]

Damn, this Shinigami is scary. When he plays it, it actually feels like a death god.

[@forkestgrump]

As an American, I just discovered rakugo through the anime OddTaxi. They have a conversation about falling asleep to it and I, who listens to meditation sleep stories to fall asleep, had my interest PIQUED. This was the first video I clicked on and it is AMAZING. What an art form and the sheer power of captivation this man has is incredible. Thank you for uploading!

[@saciagal4283]

Wow I remember Kikuhiko-san's "Shinigami"

[@Clayjar444]

You mean Kikuhiko-shisho!

[@philswaim392]

The shinigami voice was sooooo cool

[@nefy]

from Joshiraku, Kenshi Yonezu's Shinigami, And reading Akane-banashi. It leads me here. I'm really happy that there are a lot of people who appreciate a piece of culture that they're not that familiar with.

[@k4eru20]

3:00 i knew it would happen but it still cracked me up

[@baritonaldeeprest]

Akane-banashi has been a main catalyst for why I am here. But I’m also a performer as well, seeing stuff like this makes my heart feel so full and makes me want to do it myself. Thank you so much for the good work!

[@PhishCakeX]

After initially reading the manga Akane Banashi I wanted to see Rakugoka live. I found this video first, and instantly fell in love with the art form, and it got me even more hooked on the manga. When I realized that Shiguma was telling this story, the amount of chills, happiness, and excitement I felt brought me back to this video. I'm beyond excited to see that I'm not the only one reading this great manga who came here! ❤

[@darkhaven2402]

Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu introduced me to rakugo years ago. Then I found out Kenshi Yonezu made a song inspired from Shinigami. Rakugo is a beautiful form of art.

[@tindersamurai911]

I'm genuinely blown away, when I looked up rakugo I didn't expect to actually feel like there were multiple people on stage telling this story

[@defenestrateeee]

The video said its 26 minutes long but only runs for 14 minutes. Insanely fitting for the story.

[@21leowheeler]

Im so confused how they did that and why that is .

[@maddiesmenagerie8853]

Wtf I didn’t even notice that’s crazy

[@chronoon]

4 4 4 ...

[@nondescript4311]

yeah how did that happen. I was amazed too

[@ryansarts8628]

Like many of us Akane fans I too am mesmerized by this art!! Amazing job!!

[@TripleHelix111]

Thank you Akane-Banashi for introducing this art form to me and so many others!

[@monicaant.1422]

Same here for Akane Banashi 👍🥰

[@DanielAvocardo]

since everyone in the comments is telling where they came from, i came from 'My Master has no Tail' This is the first real Rakugo performance i watched and i thoroughly enjoyed it. I hope i get to witness one in person one day

[@timusdraws8312]

Akane Banashi led me here. It's amazing.

[@VastoLorde67]

Here after I read Akane Banashi, it’s really amazing I’m in love with rakugo!

[@MinecraftMaplestory]

yoooooooo he's actually like shiguma arakawa in real life

[@DannyJ3636]

I am truly grateful for Akane Banashi for presenting me a new form of entertainment

[@rd97112]

Came here after Akane Banashi! So good 😮

[@kelechie.2011]

Got immersed in the story. An interesting Rakugo indeed

[@Mtaalas]

Now that's a story with a lesson...

[@NekoPanda122]

amazing! I came here after listening to Kenshi Yonezu's Shinigami and someone recommended watching the full performance to get a better understanding of the song, so glad I found this video! The translations are great and easy to understand 👍👍

[@umbraemilitos]

I watched this video years ago, and was fully pulled into the story. I was happy to see Akane's master do a version of this in the recent chapters of Akane Banashi.

[@Meer17251]

I learned about rakugo from a manga named yugami kun ni wa tomodachi ga inai. Never thought it would this entertaining.

[@Subhways]

Me too, yugami-kun manga is really amazing 👍

[@nightshader2600]

Couldn't help but notice the similarities with the mexican book/movie "Macario". It's uncanny. Great work by the Rakugoka, it was a lot of fun to listen.

[@joestarfgc9035]

Currently Reading a new manga called Akane Banashi. Rakugo is very interesting and fascinating😊

[@purble3536]

So this is rakugo, what a great performance

[@keaton5850]

I came here from kenshi yonezu's new song and I am so happy to have discovered rakugos ! This one is fantastic, thanks for the translation !

[@duhzuala1779]

Came to watch this since I read Akane Banashi, this is so fucking Captivating, he does such an amazing job immersing the audience into the story

[@kafiri]

Started reading Akane Banashi a month ago and was a bit confused... came here to YT and landed on this video. Was absolutely mesmerized by it! Went back to Akane manga and read it all. Today was my first time reading the weekly chapter on release date and I can't believe they're doing this story! Superb!

[@calebrobbins6406]

Hot DAMN! What a story! Thanks for the translation!

[@redacted144]

I know about a scratch of rakugo, but his performance is truly captivating.

[@flair8292]

Like most of us here, after reading Akane Banashi, I got very curious about Rakugo. And boy oh boy, it really is wonderful. Very entertaining, and the talent it takes to be able do this, I am in awe of how hard this man must of worked to get to this level. It makes me fall in love with performance arts more and more, the art of conversation is indeed beautiful and fun, who would've thought!

[@Sakabashira]

I really like how clear of a picture was painted by the cane motions,very subtle and expressive 🦊

[@DeBeOtaku]

These Rakugo videos might get more traction if Akane Banashi does well. I'm enjoying learning about the art

[@virginiafernandez6846]

Wow. I had heard the story before, but watching it be performed as intended... definitely a different experience. Amazing. The way his voice changes so completely is amazing. Almost makes me wanna learn Japanese. Thank you for translating of course! We wouldn't have been able to enjoy such an amazing performance without you!

[@wahyuamirulloh8506]

I watched kenshi yonezu's music ( Shinigami ) and then I watch this for full version

[@SkateTroe]

I've been studying to become an English Rakugo performed, and my master wanted me to watch more Rakugo in Japanese (I'm still new to the language). Thank you so much for posting this!!

[@KingK1421]

hows it going

[@SkateTroe]

@@KingK1421 Pretty well! I’m up to 7 stories I can perform, and have been given the go-ahead to start looking for places where I can get some experience in front of a crowd

[@KingK1421]

@@SkateTroe Good luck preforming in the future!!!

[@RiccardoLulli]

I have discovered rakugo after watching Tiger & Dragon (amazing TV show from 2005). I love it and I want to become fluent in japanese as soon as possible so I can enjoy it without subtitles!

[@ganeshpalani8401]

A true master in his craft

[@limini5656]

Oh! I was so surprised bc I recognized this story! There is a German fairy tale collected by the brother grimms that goes like this!

[@samuelrhee2625]

Based on my research (wikipedia), this story was actually inspired by that folktale!

[@corasundae]

@@samuelrhee2625 What's that fairytale called? EDIT: I found out from another comment it's called "Gevatter Tod" (Godfather Death).

[@taywhit2593]

Learned about Rakugo from Ace Attorney of all places. It reminds me of a one man radio show.

[@Amelia-ly9md]

Wow. I’d love to see a performance live

[@griefferox]

I went here because of, of all things...Let it Die! Cool game, cool video, cool form of art. Solo theater, loved the concept.

[@francescolaugero2469]

Thank you so much for your work, this is one of my favourite Rakugo pieces and thaks to you I can finally experience it for good

[@teiyusteki]

This was incredibly entertaining. I especially liked his "Shinigami voice."

[@LunaSuJu]

When I heard what rakugo is I thought it’d be boring since we have lots ot technological entertainment with lots of stimuli nowadays but this is surprisingly fun and could catch my attention throughout. I really enjoyed it, thank you for subbing and uploading.

[@ash4714]

Came here because of Descending stories: showa genroku rakugo shinju, I'm currently reading the manga. As soon as I finished it, I would like to watch the anime as well! His performance is spectacular! I like the way he changes his voice to a diff character, it's really convincing

[@twigtoyoulater]

Like most others, I came here after “Shinigami” by Kenshi Yonezu, but I only knew of rakugo after Akane Banashi. As always, I’m blown away by the beauty of rakugo. I love this story so much. It’s amazing how one person can convey so much.

[@izu___]

Back after shiguma performance

[@jhovanielperez4763]

Came here from that new manga called Akane-banashi.

[@betryl]

As some other people have already said, I came here after listening to Kenshi Yonezu's Shinigami since I was very interested in the story behind the song and I really enjoyed this! The actor was so expressive that I really could immerse myself in what was happening. Thanks for the subs! Now I love the song even more ahah

[@musume7723]

Also came after Akane Banashi. Wow.

[@VercilJuan]

Damn, the story teller's voice acting and expressions were really good!

[@weirdcreature9928]

Pretty sure no one else has said this in the comments, but I came here from Ace Attorney! I'm playing case 6-4 right now and wanted to find out more about rakugo, it's fascinating!

[@yatiraj9821]

Wow, thank you for this!!

[@Whistrash]

This performance, along with the incredibly well crafted story, was enthralling. It's a culture shock and a mighty pleasant one

[@Trickle_Official]

👏 Ajarakamokuren tekerettsu no paa 👏

[@Matthimeo]

Such an incredible performance, even if its a practiced story being able to switch characters and emotional states so well is insanely impressive!

[@KrankyPandas]

Damn this was so good. I've imagined Ryuk as the shinigami

[@Brianfilms]

wow that was the first Rakugo experienced it was incredible

[@graceyvonne2101]

I came here after watching Case File n221 Kabukicho since one of the characters named Sherlock does Rakugo! This performance is amazing!

[@blackfirehedgehog7725]

This is super cool. I don't know a lot about Rakugo but was seeing some chatter about it and looked into it a bit, and someone linked me this video. Fantastic storytelling here.

[@johnwilkesbooth334]

The 'Ace Attorney' episode titled "Turnabout Storyteller" brought me here.

[@peachydmon]

me too! poor geiru :(

[@jypappi7484]

Thank u kenshi

[@radhikas5585]

Holy shit this was so good

[@president.z2566]

This was fantastic

[@markusgabel2314]

In Germany we also know this story. It's the Grimm Brothers' fairy tale "Gevatter Tod".

[@吉本レイモンド]

yes this rakugo's original is grimms fairy tale over the 100 years ago this story come in japan and translate by rakugoka

[@SekkeyWho]

There's a Mexican movie called Macario which also has a very similar story. I didn't know it was based on a brothers Grimm tale.

[@jroggs85]

Absolutely terrific, both the performance and the lively translation. (I hope, anyway; I don't speak Japanese.)

[@Omnicide101]

oh my god this is so incredibly funny shoutout to super eyepatch wolf for giving me TWO new obsessions with a single video

[@YamiKisara]

My favourite rakugo play

[@NerdVali]

That was an incredible performance wow

[@Phytoxia]

Holy shit! First time seeing Rakugo, this is amazing!

[@paowowowolivai6147]

came here because i was curious after Ace Attorney Dual Destinies' Turnabout Storyteller and it's really impressive