In a bid to impress his father, Ginjiro acts on information gained from an old friend to extort a rival gang, but he soon finds himself in a pinch. Air Date : 3rd-Jun-2005

Despite having trained for two months, Toraji still can't memorize a whole story. His boss asks him to investigate Ginjiro, who is acting strange. Air Date : 15th-Apr-2005  Read More

Toraji is tasked with causing trouble at his superior’s wedding party. Later, he learns a rakugo story about a man with an odd fear of steamed buns. Air Date : 22nd-Apr-2005  Read More

Ryuji's big chance arrives when his fashion brand catches the attention of a famous producer. Donbei takes on a new, highly skilled apprentice. Air Date : 29th-Apr-2005  Read More

Toraji has a hard time understanding the concept of marriage in one of his stories. Donbei reveals a startling secret about his college days. Air Date : 6th-May-2005  Read More

After seeing a married couple perform at his first-ever manzai comedy show, an impressed Toraji decides to be their manager to find them more gigs. Air Date : 13th-May-2005  Read More

Toraji convinces his boss to let Ginjiro handle a job on his own. Concerned that Donkichi is in his 40s and single, Ryuji and Donta plan a group date. Air Date : 20th-May-2005  Read More

The Rakugo Association decides to hold a contest to recruit young talent. Toraji tries asking Ryuji to return to the stage, but he’s flatly declined. Air Date : 27th-May-2005  Read More

In a bid to impress his father, Ginjiro acts on information gained from an old friend to extort a rival gang, but he soon finds himself in a pinch. Air Date : 3rd-Jun-2005  Read More

A starving Yasuo suddenly appears before Toraji and tells him that he’s on the run from his gang. Later, Ryuji’s clothing store is ransacked by thugs. Air Date : 10th-Jun-2005  Read More

With the Shinjuku Ryuseikai on the verge of collapsing, Toraji must make a difficult decision. Ryuji resolves to return to the world of rakugo. Air Date : 17th-Jun-2005  Read More

Three years later, Toraji leaves prison to find that a lot has changed. He visits the rakugo hall and makes a heartbreaking discovery. Air Date : 24th-Jun-2005  Read More