Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju

Browse Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju manga in English by Haruko Kumota, published by Kodansha Comics. We list 9 books in the series here, in reading order: start with Volume 1. From the first volume: A multi-generational human drama set in the world of rakugo, a traditional form of Japanese comedic storytelling, Descending Stories follows an ex-convict whose life is changed by his apprenticeship to a famed storyteller, and Konatsu, who yearns to perform rakugo but cannot because women are not permitted in the craft. Each book’s page shows current availability. Follow the series to get one email when the next volume goes up for pre-order.