I’m so honored to be voicing Rise Kujikawa in Persona 4 Revival!!
I know this game means so much to so many, and I did my best to tell her true story 🎵
Thank you so much to the team at Atlus for having me! 💕
AAAH! I can’t wait for you all to play this gaaaaame!!!
It’s her time to shine 🎼
Spotlighting the Investigation Team’s navigator, Rise, voiced by Abby Trott @AbbyTrott!
Persona 4 Revival goes on air February 18th, 2027. Pre-order now: https://t.co/Zlk5fizBWX
🪭 AKANE-BANASHI AT ANIME EXPO 🪭
See you TODAY at Room 408AB at 10:00AM for the special Akane-banashi panel!
Featuring Anna Nagase and Abby Trott, the Japanese and English voices of Akane & anime producer Kazuki Endo
🎙️ Jugemu Challenge!
Can you recite Jugemu perfectly without making a mistake? 📷
📽️ How to enter:
✅ Record yourself reciting the full Jugemu name
✅ Post your video with #JugemuChallenge
🎁 Prize
Five lucky winners will receive an exclusive Akane-banashi original tenugui (Japanese hand towel)!
📅 Deadline: July 31, 2026, 11:59 PM PT
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Jugemu Jugemu Goko-no Surikirezu Kaijarisuigyo-no Suigyomatsu Ungyomatsu Furaimatsu Kuneru Tokoro-ni Sumu Tokoro Yaburakoji-no Burakoji Paipo Paipo Paipo-no Shuringan Shuringan-no Gurindai Gurindai-no Ponpokona-no Ponpokopi-no Chokyumei-no Chosuke
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🪭 Akane-banashi New English Cast Announcement!
Please welcome:
✨ Kari Wahlgren, the EN voice of Urara Ransaika
✨ Chocho Konjakuet, the EN voice of Ben Diskin
🪭 Akane-banashi New English Cast Announcement!
Please welcome:
✨ Keith Silverstein, EN voice of Enso Sanmeitei
✨ Crispin Freemen, EN voice of Shomei Tsubakiya
🪭 Have you stopped by the Akane-banashi Anime Expo 2026 corner yet!?
Stop by the Kotobukiya booth 1120 in the South Hall to take a picture and share it with us!
Tides will rise and fall, be the unwavering force that refuses to wash away. 🌊
Coast undefeated as Captain America's Seaside Sentinel, Loki's Seaside Siren, and White Fox's Coastal Kumiho costumes!
July 2 at 9 AM - July 31 at 2 AM UTC!
Do you hear the call of the depths? 🧜♀️
"Loki has embraced her feminine side for an emerald ensemble that might very well inspire a few epic poems before the day is through!"
Give in to temptation with Loki's Seaside Siren costume, appearing for the first time in Marvel Rivals Season 8!
Available: July 2 at 9 AM - July 31 at 2 AM UTC!
Will you answer?
🪭 Jugemu Challenge!
Join us at the Anime Expo Akane-banashi panel for our audience Jugemu Challenge!
If you're planning to attend the panel, start practicing now👇
Jugemu Jugemu Goko-no Surikirezu Kaijarisuigyo-no Suigyomatsu Ungyomatsu Furaimatsu Kuneru Tokoro-ni Sumu Tokoro Yaburakoji-no Burakoji Paipo Paipo Paipo-no Shuringan Shuringan-no Gurindai Gurindai-no Ponpokona-no Ponpokopi-no Chokyumei-no Chosuke
Can you say it all in one go? 🪭
#Akanebanashi #AnimeExpo #AX2026 #JugemuChallenge
Want in on some top secret tips to nailing your audition? Join us 7/4 at our @AnimeExpo Open Auditions to put your skills to the test! Performances will be judged by our casting team. There’s more in store than just auditions, so you won’t wanna miss this year’s event! 🚀
Jugemu Jugemu Goko-no-Surikirezu Kaijari-Suigyo no Suigyomatsu Ungyomatsu Furaimatsu Kuu-Neru Tokoro ni Sumu Tokoro Yaburakoji no Burakoji Paipo-Paipo-Paipo no Shuringan, Shuringan no Gurindai, Gurindai no Ponpoko-na no Ponpoko-pi no Chokyumei-no-Chosuke
#AkaneBanashi
🪭Today I join the English cast of Akane-banashi as the voice of Karashi Nerimaya!🎹
He is SO fun to be, guys. We only see a bit of him this week, but without spoiling anything, this guy has worked out my range and comedy chops beyond many roles I've done. Like... 8 hours of recording for one episode's worth. 🤩
Can't wait for y'all to witness in what's to come! 😁
Thank you deferentially @akanebanashi_en, @mummynyan, and TV Asahi for allowing me such a great chance to contribute, and to further learn about the fascinating art of Rakugo!
Episode 7 is out now, dubbed, on Netflix! 🙌