New Shonen Jump Anime Comes to Netflix as It Starts Next Major Arc

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A new anime series based on the popular Weekly Shonen Jump manga recently premiered on Netflix this spring, coinciding with the start of a new story arc. This season has been fantastic for anime fans, with several titles from Shonen Jump finally getting their animated adaptations. However, one series hasn’t received as much attention as others, and hasn’t been widely viewed on major streaming platforms.

The anime series Akane-banashi, created by Yuki Suenaga and Takamasa Moue, has quietly become a standout show this spring. It was previously only available on YouTube, but now it’s streaming on Netflix with a brand new English dub! The first two episodes are available now, with more episodes coming out each week, making it a great time to start watching.

Akane-banashi Anime Makes Streaming Debut on Netflix

The first two episodes of Akane-banashi are now available on Netflix, including the English dub! This release coincides with the start of a big new story arc in Japan, adapting the Karaku Cup tournament from the original manga. This arc marks Akane’s debut in a major competition, pitting her against her toughest rivals – you can get a sneak peek in the trailer above.

The anime series Akane-banashi is directed by Ayumu Watanabe at studio ZEXCS. Yu Harima is the assistant director, with Kii Tanaka handling character designs. Michihiro Tsuchiya wrote the scripts, Kikuhiko Hayashiya supervised the Rakugo performance, and Akio Izutsu composed the music. The English dub features Abby Trott as Akane Osaki, Xander Mobus as Shinta Arakawa, Rebecca Wang as Masaki Osaki, Brook Chalmers as Shiguma Arakawa, Evan Michael Lee as Issho Arakawa, and additional cast members as the story unfolds.

What’s Going on With Akane-banashi?

At first glance, Akane-banashi might not grab everyone’s attention because it centers around Rakugo, a traditional Japanese storytelling art. However, that’s likely why it’s become popular in Weekly Shonen Jump. Similar to other successful series that weren’t solely about action – like Bakuman, Hikaru no Go, and Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma – Akane-banashi focuses on a character’s professional journey but adds the exciting energy you’d expect from a fighting series.

The latest episodes of Akane-banashi, now available on YouTube, kick off a big story arc that really captures the passion and energy of this unique performance art. The anime adaptation promises to take things even further, and now viewers on Netflix can experience firsthand what makes it so special to those involved.

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2026-05-17 22:12