Volume 24 of the hugely popular manga *Akane Banashi*, currently serialized in *Weekly Shonen Jump* (Shueisha) and created by Yuki Suenaga (story) and Takamasa Umagami (art), will go on sale on October 2, 2026.

[Update] September 28, 2026: Information on Volume 24 of “Akane Banashi” has been added.

Synopsis of Volume 24 of “Akane Banashi” by Yuki Suenaga and Takamasa Umagami

The “Aftermath” of the Death God’s Double Banquet—Kaisei Takes the Stage to Face the Challenge!!
Akane’s “Death God” story finally reaches its climax! What is Akane’s perspective on “death” as she gazes upon it…?
With the excitement in the venue still running high, Kaisei takes the stage.
Facing the “Grim Reaper” with the resolve to lose everything, he reflects on his own past and his feelings for his master, Isshō.
The other “Grim Reaper” that Kaisei himself speaks of is—…

When is Volume 24 of Yuki Suenaga and Takamasa Umajou’s “Akane Banashi” coming out?

Volume 24 of the wildly popular rakugo manga *Akane Banashi*, whose second season of the TV anime is scheduled to air starting in January 2027, will be released on Friday, October 2, 2026!

Kaisei Arakawa graces the cover of Volume 24!
When placed side-by-side with the previous volume featuring Akane, the covers form a single continuous illustration—a special feature!!

Yuki Suenaga / Takamasa Umagami “Akane Banashi” Previous Volume: Volume 23 Synopsis (Recap)

Synopsis of the Previous Volume (Details on the Previous Volume, Vol. 23)

Akane’s “Disguised Grim Reaper” is finally revealed—!
The excitement builds at the Isshōkai Eve Festival’s First Banquet.
As the event nears its conclusion, Akane is suddenly asked to perform an impromptu act!?
With all eyes on her and expectations running high, Akane—…
The curtain finally rises on the “Grim Reaper Dual Banquet.”
Akane takes the lead. With her “Grim Reaper” performance—refined to capture the very essence of the art form—she challenges Kaisei!

Introduction to “Akane Banashi” by Yuki Suenaga and Takamasa Umagami

Captivated by her father’s magical rakugo performances from a young age, Akane sets out on her own path as a rakugo storyteller after being inspired by one of his performances.
Now 17, Akane’s goal is to become a “Shin’uchi”—the highest rank in the world of rakugo.
To master top-tier skills, various trials await Akane…!?

A new generation of rakugo heroines is born here!!

Yuki Suenaga and Takamasa Umagami’s “Akane-banashi” Volume 24 on sale Friday, October 2!

“Akane Banashi” Manga Product Information

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