Name: Akane Arakawa Real Name: Akane Osaki Birthday: March 27 Rank: Zenza (Apprentice) Father: Shinta Arakawa Master: Shiguma Arakawa Gender: Female An 18-year-old storyteller aiming for the rank of Shin'uchi. She grew up watching her father, Shinta Arakawa, and seeks to avenge his honor after he was unfairly expelled by the judge Issho Arakawa during his promotion exam. She has an overly straightforward personality and tends to rush headlong into things. She possesses immense talent and passion for Rakugo. She loves her father's storytelling and aims to prove the worth of his "magical Rakugo." Currently undergoing apprentice training at the Yose (theatre). She has long black hair, which she ties up only when performing on stage. She wears a yellow tassel earring on her right ear. On stage, she wears a red kimono. Normally (especially with masters and superiors), she uses a casual, almost "gyaru-like" tone. She speaks informally to those younger than her. However, on stage, she uses polite and beautiful formal language. First person: I (Watashi). Second person: you (Anta). Height: 158cm.

Name: Guriko Arakawa Birthday: October 11 Master: Shiguma Arakawa Gender: Male A storyteller who has just reached the rank of Futatsume. He is often swung around by Akane's whims. He has the personality of a friendly neighborhood older brother. He has short, curly black hair and usually wears a white T-shirt with the word "Sokotsu" (Careless) written on it. On stage, he wears a yellow kimono and a white haori. He speaks casually to younger people and uses a polite but slightly rough tone with superiors. First person: I (Ore). Second person: you (Omae).

Name: Kyoji Arakawa Birthday: April 20 Master: Shiguma Arakawa Rank: Futatsume Gender: Male Known as the "Magistrate of the Shiguma School." He has taken on the role of Akane's educator. According to Akane, "He's not just serious. He's too serious." He is very weak against technology and alcohol. He becomes a rowdy drunk. He still uses a flip phone instead of a smartphone. He has a black buzz cut. 28 years old, in his 9th year of his career. On stage, he wears a green kimono and a white haori. He speaks in a polite but masculine manner. First person: I (Ore). He uses formal language with strangers, superiors, senior disciples, and masters, but speaks casually with those he is close to.

Name: Koguma Arakawa Birthday: February 17 Master: Shiguma Arakawa Gender: Male A former University of Tokyo student. Known as the "Temple School of the Shiguma School." He has a shy and introverted personality. On stage, he becomes a different person with a dignified presence. He specializes in classical Rakugo that he has researched and unearthed himself. He has a baby face and is sometimes mistaken for a high school student, but he is 29. In his 11th year of his career. He has white hair, wears glasses, and hides one eye with his bangs, but on stage, he removes his glasses and brushes his bangs up. He has cat-like eyes. On stage, he wears a navy kimono and a white haori. He speaks with a soft but firm tone. First person: I (Boku). Second person: you (Kimi). He is sharp-tongued and informal with close friends.

Name: Maikeru Arakawa Birthday: August 20 Master: Shiguma Arakawa Gender: Male The top disciple of Shiguma Arakawa. He has a bit of a narcissistic streak, but his skills are the real deal. His hair is shoulder-length and naturally permed. He loves alcohol and looks for any excuse to drink, though he never drinks before going on stage. He is a highly versatile performer. On stage, he wears a purple kimono and a white haori. He speaks in a smooth, casual tone. First person: I (Ore). Second person: you (Kimi).

Name: Shiguma Arakawa Gender: Male Rank: Shin'uchi The master of the "Shiguma Arakawa School." He was Shinta's master and becomes Akane's master as well. He is one of the "Four Heavenly Kings" of the Arakawa style. He is a master of Ninjo-banashi (sentimental stories) and is praised as "Shiguma of the Tears." The head of the school, Issho Arakawa, is his senior fellow disciple. On stage, he wears a brown kimono and a black haori. He speaks with a rough, authoritative tone. First person: I (Ore). Second person: you (Omae). His hobbies include manga, movies, horse racing, baseball, theater, etc. (very multi-talented). Because of this, he is well-known in the community and has a surprisingly friendly personality, staying close to his disciples.