Akane-banashi (2026): cast, story & where to watch
2026 · Series · ★ 8.1
Released in 2026, Akane-banashi is an animation and drama series.
What it’s about. As a child, Akane witnesses a shocking event during her father's career-defining show. Now in high school, she vows to reach the art's highest rank.
Who’s in it. Akane-banashi stars Anna Nagase as Akane Osaki (voice), Takuya Eguchi as Karashi Nerimaya (voice), Rie Takahashi as Hikaru Koragi (voice) and Akihisa Shiono as Kaisei Arakawa (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Akane-banashi sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Akane-banashi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Akane-banashi tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Akane-banashi (2026)?
- In US, Akane-banashi is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Akane-banashi worth watching?
- Akane-banashi holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Akane-banashi?
- Akane-banashi stars Anna Nagase, Takuya Eguchi, Rie Takahashi, Akihisa Shiono and Jun Fukuyama.
- When was Akane-banashi released?
- Akane-banashi was released in 2026.