Series synopsis
Joshiraku, also known as じょしらく is a Japanese animation comedy television series that premiered on MBS on July 6, 2012. It ended on September 28, 2012. It stars Ryoko Shintani, Nozomi Yamamoto, Ayane Sakura and Yoshino Nanjo.
Joshiraku, abbreviation of joshi rakugo, is a satirical comedy that follows the everyday life of a group of rakugoka girls. A group of girls discuss random things and usually reach an unusual or humorous conclusion that's far from the initial discussion topic.
Premise
Joshiraku, abbreviation of joshi rakugo, is a satirical comedy that follows the everyday life of a group of rakugoka girls. A group of girls discuss random things and usually reach an unusual or humorous conclusion that's far from the initial discussion topic.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ryoko Shintani as Uzannu Uzattei (voice)
- Nozomi Yamamoto as Tetora Bōhatei (voice)
- Ayane Sakura as Marii Buratei (voice)
- Yoshino Nanjo as Gankyō Kūrubiyūtei (voice)
- Kotori Koiwai as Kigurumi Harōkitei (voice)
- Aoi Yuuki as Fukumen (Mask) (voice)
- Saori Goto as Kukuru Anrakutei (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 14 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | February 8, 2013 | February 8, 2013 |
| Season 1 | 13 | July 6, 2012 | September 28, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Store of Spoils / Three Publishers / Surprising Resolve As Marii laments how the audience tends to applaud before she can finish her joke, the others point out she is also guilty of bad timing. Later, the girls visit Jinbōchō, where they visit the buildings of various publishers whilst searching for Kodansha's office. Afterwards, Kigu ends up concentrating so much that she ends up being afflicted with focus lines whilst Marii also becomes afflicted with a romantic and fluffy backdrop. |
February 8, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Normal Dialogue / Different Clothes / Shouting Instructions As five young rakugo comedians, Marii, Kigurumi, Tetora, Gankyou and Kukuru, receive an invitation to a casual dress party, they ponder over what it exactly means to dress casually. Later, the discussion turns to whether everyone prefers dogs or cats. |
July 6, 2012 |
| 2 |
Backstage Riches / Three Towers and a Vow / Cold Girl The girls talk about what they would do if they won the lottery, leading them to suspect one of them may be a winner. Later, they visit the Tokyo Tower where more strange conversations are to be had. Afterwards, a discussion about vaccination turns into a bout of imaginary pregnancy. |
July 13, 2012 |
| 3 |
Heartless Bath / Going to Asakusa / Sanada's Little Zoo Marii ends up having to prove that she's not a cross dressing boy. Later, the girls visit Asakusa where they try their hand at some fortunes. This leads the girls to discuss why Tetora has such great luck and always seems to avoid danger. |
July 20, 2012 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | MBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 6, 2012 |
| Last aired | September 28, 2012 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Thursday at 02:25:00 |