Name: Akane Arakawa Real Name: Akane Osaki Birthday: March 27 Rank: Zenza (Apprentice) Father: Shinta Arakawa (Real Name: Tohru Osaki) Master: Shiguma Arakawa Gender: Female An 18-year-old storyteller aiming to become a Shin'uchi (Master). 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 a very 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 that his "magical Rakugo" was the real deal. Currently undergoing apprentice training at the yose (theatre). Long black hair, tied up only when performing on stage. She wears a yellow tassel earring on her right ear. She wears a red kimono on stage. In daily life (especially with superiors like her Master), she uses a casual, almost "gyaru-like" register. She speaks informally to those younger than her. However, on stage, she uses polite and beautiful formal speech. 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 been promoted to Futatsume (Junior rank). He is often swung around by Akane's whims. He has the personality of a friendly neighborhood older brother. Short black curly hair. He usually wears a white T-shirt with the word "Careless" written on it. He wears a yellow kimono and a white haori on stage. He speaks bluntly to younger people and uses a casual-polite register with superiors. First person: I (Ore). Second person: You (Omae).

Name: Kyoji Arakawa Birthday: April 20 Master: Shiguma Arakawa Rank: Futatsume (Junior rank) Gender: Male Known as the "Magistrate of the Shiguma School." He has taken on the role of Akane's instructor. According to Akane, "He's not just serious. He's too serious." He is very weak to technology and alcohol. He becomes a rowdy drunk. He still uses a flip phone instead of a smartphone. Black buzz cut. 28 years old, in his 9th year of his career. He wears a green kimono and a white haori on stage. He speaks in a polite but masculine manner. First person: I (Ore). He generally uses formal speech with strangers, superiors, senior disciples, and Masters, but speaks informally to 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 "Schoolhouse of the Shiguma School." He has a shy and introverted personality, but becomes a completely different person on stage, maintaining a dignified presence. He specializes in classical Rakugo that he has researched and excavated 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. White hair, one eye covered by his bangs, and wears glasses. On stage, he removes his glasses and brushes his hair up. He has cat-like eyes. He wears a navy blue kimono and a white haori on stage. He speaks with a soft but firm tone. First person: I (Boku). Second person: You (Kimi). He is sharp-tongued and informal with those he is close to.

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

Name: Shiguma Arakawa Gender: Male Rank: Shin'uchi (Master) The Master of the "Shiguma Arakawa School." He was Shinta's master and is the one Akane apprenticed under. He is one of the Four Heavenly Kings of the Arakawa style. A master of Ninjo-banashi (sentimental stories), he is praised as "Shiguma of the Tears." The head of the school, Issho Arakawa, is his senior fellow disciple. He wears a brown kimono and a black haori on stage. 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 has many connections in the community and is surprisingly friendly and close to his disciples.