Rakugo: Historias de vida y muerte #05 Spanish Manga

Synopsis of Volume 5 of Rakugo: Stories of Life and Death

After serving his sentence and leaving behind a life marked by mistakes, Yotaro finally regains his freedom with an unexpected sense of purpose. During his time in prison, he witnessed a rakugo performance by Yakumo, the last great master of the Showa era, and the experience left an impression that refuses to fade. With nothing more than his voice, gestures and extraordinary ability as a storyteller, Yakumo managed to create an entire world before his audience. For Yotaro, that performance becomes much more than a memory: it offers him the possibility of beginning his life again.

Determined to devote himself to rakugo, Yotaro seeks out the legendary performer and asks to become his apprentice. There is, however, one rather significant obstacle standing between enthusiasm and reality: Yakumo does not accept disciples. Breaking through the master's resistance will require far more than persistence, as entering the world of rakugo means accepting its traditions, demanding discipline and the responsibility of preserving an art form passed down from one generation of performers to the next.

Through Yotaro's determination, the series explores the fascinating world of this traditional Japanese performing art, where a single storyteller must bring different characters, conversations and emotions to life while remaining seated before the audience. Yet rakugo is only one part of a much larger human story. Ambition, regret, rivalry, love and the burden of inherited expectations become intertwined with the lives of those who have dedicated themselves to the stage, revealing how deeply an artistic legacy can shape the people responsible for carrying it forwards.

Explore more about the josei manga Rakugo: Stories of Life and Death and discover Haruko Kumota's acclaimed story about tradition, second chances and the enduring power of storytelling. Experience this moving journey through the world of rakugo in the carefully produced collected Spanish edition published by Milky Way Ediciones.

Volume 5 Details

Title: Rakugo: Stories of Life and Death

Original title: 昭和元禄落語心中

Genre: Josei

Author(s): Haruko Kumota

Format: Paperback with dust jacket

Volume: 5

Pages: 376 black-and-white pages

Size: 13 x 18 cm

Publisher: Milky Way Ediciones

Language: Spanish

Release date in Spain: 27/08/2026

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Rakugo: Historias de vida y muerte #05 Spanish Manga

Name: Rakugo: Historias de vida y muerte #05 Spanish Manga
Brand: Milky Way Ediciones
SKU: MRHDVYM05
Price: 15.2 EUR
Availability: InStock