Descending Stories - S01

Even after reaching the highest rank of shin'uchi, Yotarou still struggles to find his own identity in the world of rakugo. Trapped between his master's teachings and the late Sukeroku's distinct style, his performances are missing something important: ego. And although his popularity fills the theaters, he is only one of a few; rakugo is in danger of fading away. Meanwhile, Yakumo, seen by many as the last stronghold keeping rakugo popular, struggles to deal with his old age. Even though his performances are still outstanding, he fears he is approaching his limits. His doubts grow stronger as an old friend draws ever nearer. Konatsu, for her part, tries to raise her son as a single mother, something Yotarou is strongly against. Instead, he wants to convince her to marry him and raise her son as his own. In Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu: Sukeroku Futatabi-hen, the curtain falls on Yotarou and Yakumo's story, as they are tasked with reviving the nearly obsolete art form as well as overcoming their own inner conflicts.