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Descending Stories: A Life In Rakugo

7.320181 seasonTV SeriesDramaComedy

Set during the early Showa period, Yakumo enters the world of rakugo. He forms a friendship with talented storyteller Yurakutei. Yakumo admires Yurakutei’s talent and struggles to achieve his level of performance. With the help of geisha…

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Oct 12, 2018
E2
Episode 2
Oct 19, 2018
E3
Episode 3
Oct 26, 2018
E4
Episode 4
Nov 2, 2018
E5
Episode 5
Nov 9, 2018
E6
Episode 6
Nov 16, 2018
E7
Episode 7
Nov 23, 2018
E8
Episode 8
Nov 30, 2018
E9
Episode 9
Dec 7, 2018
E10
Episode 10
Dec 14, 2018

Cast

RRRyo Ryusei
Ryo Ryusei
Yotaro
RNRiko Narumi
Riko Narumi
Konatsu
MOMasaki Okada
Masaki Okada
Kikuhiko/Yakumo (VIII)
AOAya Omasa
Aya Omasa
Miyokichi
IYIkusaburo Yamazaki
Ikusaburo Yamazaki
Hatsutaro/Sukeroku

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Descending Stories: A Life In Rakugo — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Descending Stories: A Life In Rakugo?

Descending Stories: A Life In Rakugo is streaming on Netflix Standard and Crunchyroll in Australia.

Is Descending Stories: A Life In Rakugo on Netflix?

Yes — Descending Stories: A Life In Rakugo is available on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Descending Stories: A Life In Rakugo on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Descending Stories: A Life In Rakugo isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Netflix Standard and Crunchyroll instead.

Where can I watch Descending Stories: A Life In Rakugo for free?

Descending Stories: A Life In Rakugo is available on Netflix Standard and Crunchyroll in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Descending Stories: A Life In Rakugo?

Descending Stories: A Life In Rakugo has 1 season in total (10 episodes). The series concluded in 2018.

Are all episodes of Descending Stories: A Life In Rakugo out yet?

Yes — all 10 episodes across 1 season of Descending Stories: A Life In Rakugo are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Descending Stories: A Life In Rakugo?

No — Descending Stories: A Life In Rakugo ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.