About
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
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)
Seasons
Episodes
Season 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.
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.
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.
The Young Girl With Glasses / A Good, Good Fort / Eyes of the Rabbit
As Gankyou exhibits some violent behavior, the girls discuss the stereotypes that come when a girl wears glasses. Later, as Kukuru gets trainsick, the girls try to come up with various ailments for her. Afterwards, on the night of a full moon, the girls sit and discuss moon-related topics before being attacked by a large rabbit.
Praise the Girl / Small Holey Town / Farewell to Glasses
The girls attempt to cheer Kukuru up by holding an out-of-season Christmas party. Later, the girls visit Harajuku, where Marii gets anxious over a crépe. Afterwards, the gang discuss how they all have different types of skin, making Gankyou feeling left out.
Four Wows / Musashi Scenery / The Servant's Vengeance
Having forced Gankyou out of the group during the previous episode, the rest talk about the benefits of having a group of four. Gankyou soon gets revenge by locking everyone in the dressing room. After eventually being let back into the group, Gankyou is reluctantly placed at the bottom of the hierarchy but soon has aspirations of winning an election.
Yankees Are Scary / Fish Story / Backstage Files
The sudden appearance of Hina dolls in the dressing room somehow leads to the girls deciding to act like delinquents so they will marry early. Later, the girls get up early to go to a fish market. Afterwards, the girls search for things that might be using up electricity, becoming oblivious to the non-electric horrors hidden throughout the room.
Bag of Gold / Totter / Is It Over Yet?
Marii laments how she's always the last to go in various things, particularly when it comes to picking out envelopes of New Year's money. Later, the girls head to the Sugamo district and check out the various spots. Afterwards, the gang needlessly worry that Kukuru might contract the May Blues, randomly choosing to take on "Blues" from other months.
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