6:15 The small " tsu or っ" has no phonetic sound, but appear in English word such as "but, cut, hat, hut". I'm a Japanese. I have huge respect over rakugo story tellers to international audience. This is a very sophisticated and complex performance over the boundaries in society, history, daily life and humor. It's not easy. In rakugo a punchline appears at the end of the story. By that time, usually audience just listen. On the other hand, North American stand-up comedians tell jokes every 10 seconds.
@KatsuraSunshineRakugo4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Yes - the pacing is very different to Stand-Up isn't it. I can't wait to get back on stage!