Descending Stories - S02

Even after reaching the highest rank of shin'uchi, Yotarou still struggles to find his own identity in the world of rakugo. Caught between his master's teachings and the late Sukeroku's unique style, his performance lacks an important ingredient: ego. And while his popularity packs the theaters, he is only one of a few; rakugo is under threat of fading away. Meanwhile Yakumo, regarded by many as the last bastion preserving rakugo's popularity, struggles to cope with his old age. Even though his performances are still stellar, he fears he is nearing his limits. His doubts grow stronger as an old friend creeps ever closer. Konatsu, for her part, tries to raise her son as a single mother, which Yotarou is strongly opposed to. Instead, he seeks to persuade her to marry him and in turn raise her son as his own. In Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu: Sukeroku Futatabi-hen, the curtains fall on Yotarou and Yakumo's story, as they are tasked with restoring the nearly obsolete art form as well as overcoming their inner conflicts.