Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu: Yotarou Hourou-hen
Synopsis
Bundled with the special editions of the manga's 7th and 8th volumes. When a certain man is released from prison, he knows exactly where he's heading first. After falling in love with a traditional comic storyteller's rendition of the story called "Shinigami," he is determined to become his apprentice. The performer, Yakumo, has never taken an apprentice before, but to everyone's surprise, he accepts the eager ex-prisoner, nicknaming him "Yotaro." As Yotaro happily begins his new life, he meets others in Yakumo's life, including Yakumo's ward Konatsu. Konatsu was the daughter of a famous storyteller, and Yakumo took her in after her father's tragic death. Konatsu loved her father's storytelling, and would love to become a performer in her own right—but that path is not available for women. (Source: MangaHelpers)
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is lukewarm due to the OVA being a rehash of the series' initial episodes with inferior quality. Viewers familiar with the 2016 series find it skippable and disappointing, while newcomers might not get the best impression of the overall narrative. It suffers from being an unnecessary and weaker version of existing content.
Strengths
- No data available
Weaknesses
- Redundant content for viewers of the 2016 series
- Lower video quality compared to the 2016 series
- The first arc is considered the weakest part of the series.