Kyotaro Yanagiya: Grim Reaper Rakugo performance English subtitles

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4 жыл бұрын

Part of my final project for my graduate course on Japanese performance culture. I translated and subtitled the entire performance of what I picked as a stellar example of a Rakugo performance. There are a few spots where I had to fake the translation, but I think the final product is very coherent regardless. I translated the performance with the intention of making it as easy to understand as possible for English speakers with minimal knowledge of Japan ^^

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@sidneyrobinson18 2 жыл бұрын

Came here after reading Akane Banashi. It's fantastic! You can really feel the different characters come out, what an awesome way of telling stories. Edit: Dang, I'm surprised by the amount of Akane Banashi fans here that had the same idea as me lol

@chaldeanguy8356 2 жыл бұрын

Was looking for this comment. Glad it's a new manga series, so we're not late to the party. She did great in the last chapter.

@KingK1421 2 жыл бұрын

same

@Roxiusas 2 жыл бұрын

I hope it is a manga that will have a long span and not get cancelled early on like most Jump series, hopefully just the audience will at least be invested enough to see what happens.

@patman_for_sure 2 жыл бұрын

Same here 😁😁

@cielv621 2 жыл бұрын

BRUH SAME AND found out there's an anime series on Crunchyroll that is based around Rakugo

@Mku-JJ1if 3 жыл бұрын

His acting and voice acting was so good. So controlled yet so expressive.

@estylim 3 жыл бұрын

I just finished watching Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu, and I'm wondering if Rakugo is the reason why Seiyuus in Japan are so celebrated? A deep storytelling culture plus manga, another art form with deep history, combined in the new digital era to become anime.

@andrewgreig2859 3 жыл бұрын

Part of why I chose to translate a Rakugo performance for my final was because I'm a novice voice actor myself, so I definitely feel the parallels. I feel like there's an argument to be made that Japan's traditional performance culture has an emphasis on voice work (especially Rakugo and Bunraku puppet theater), which could have contributed to an environment where seiyuus could thrive. But Japan is also a country that tends to push cultural 'soft power' and the anime industry is a huge part of that, not to mention a multi-billion dollar industry, so without doing extensive research it's hard to say exactly how much Rakugo contributed to the celebration of Seiyuus.

@Cps1402 3 жыл бұрын

I came here after watching Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu, and I'm hooked by rakugo.

@everthingworld1437 3 жыл бұрын

same

@hydrogenperoxide7244 3 жыл бұрын

Same. Lucky to find the full version for shinigami

@user-hz4yr1mz8v 3 жыл бұрын

Same

@jroggs85 Жыл бұрын

FWIW I came here after hearing Makoto reference rakugo in Persona 5 Royal. Don't regret it at all.

@konfuzzzled 2 ай бұрын

OMG SAME

@ichalocita6315 3 жыл бұрын

Came here from Kenshi Yonezu's shinigami, and I've enjoyed rakugo a lot from showa genroku rakugo, thanks for the vid and subtitle!

@share.theworld 3 жыл бұрын

Me too, I came here from Kenshi's MV, and I enjoyed Rakugo from watching Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu, this is my favorite story too

@langy1416 3 жыл бұрын

Same here, but I've only watched shouwa genroku rakugo. I am really glad I can watch rakugo with eng subs here

@Trickle_Official 3 жыл бұрын

Same here!! Boy am I happy to discover these!!!

@salshane1759 3 жыл бұрын

Same as me

@nithin1729s 2 жыл бұрын

Same here

@tia9473 2 жыл бұрын

Came here after reading Akane-Banashi and I didn't expect rakugo to be this incredible and entertaining. I got fully immersed in the story! Awesome performance! thank you for translating.

@muhammadraihan4602 2 жыл бұрын

Me too

@kuldeepgill5436 Жыл бұрын

Same bro.

@096thlamuanivanchhawng3 Жыл бұрын

Same😂

@goolgepl2112 7 ай бұрын

The manga does an incredible job at portraying the beauty of the art. Through ink and paper, no less

@depressedtv 6 ай бұрын

Same

@C0pium 3 жыл бұрын

this is like reverse Death Note

@jeffzhang9705 3 жыл бұрын

got any more subbed rakugo performances like this? Translations like these are god’s work.

@approximatelyzero398 3 жыл бұрын

Not gonna lie. The translation is perfect.

@DJBSharpMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Yanagiya-san's delivery is award-worthy if he hasn't already been showered with enough praise in the rakugo world. I'm an English speaker, and I got mild chills listening to this. The shinigami voice were probably my favorite part.

@diegosouzadelima5722 Жыл бұрын

Akane-banashi made me come here and I'm really glad for it.

@jeanvictor4748 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, me too. Aliás, brasileiro?kkd

@diegosouzadelima5722 Жыл бұрын

@@jeanvictor4748 sim hahahaha

@tomatowarfare849 Жыл бұрын

Well guess authors of Akane Banashi and Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu would be pretty happy if they visited this comment section. I too cam here after reading Akane and wanting to see what actual Rakugo is like and it is quite amazing, not gonna lie. Thanks for this video it was really enjoyable watch.

@rostislavmartynyuk9774 Жыл бұрын

That's so wild! In Ukrainian folklore there's also a trope of the grim reaper who either sits at the feet or the head of a sick person's bed.

@ErenYeager-me4em 2 ай бұрын

I've heard there are also some linguistic similarities between Japanese and Russian so maybe there were some historical exchanges between Japan and Eastern Europe in the past?

@anniefrank3249 Жыл бұрын

This man is a living legend. Incredible story telling, I can’t imagine how long it took him to master

@pqrxz00 2 жыл бұрын

Akane Banashi made me search what Rakugo is. It actually is amazing.

@darkhaven2402 3 жыл бұрын

Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu introduced me to rakugo years ago. Then I found out Kenshi Yonezu made a song inspired from Shinigami. Rakugo is a beautiful form of art.

@saciagal4283 3 жыл бұрын

Wow I remember Kikuhiko-san's "Shinigami"

@Clayjar444 2 жыл бұрын

You mean Kikuhiko-shisho!

@k4eru20 3 жыл бұрын

3:00 i knew it would happen but it still cracked me up

@melonlord1414 Жыл бұрын

Damn, this Shinigami is scary. When he plays it, it actually feels like a death god.

@philswaim392 Жыл бұрын

The shinigami voice was sooooo cool

@nefy Жыл бұрын

from Joshiraku, Kenshi Yonezu's Shinigami, And reading Akane-banashi. It leads me here. I'm really happy that there are a lot of people who appreciate a piece of culture that they're not that familiar with.

@Mtaalas 6 ай бұрын

Now that's a story with a lesson...

@timusdraws8312 2 жыл бұрын

Akane Banashi led me here. It's amazing.

@forkestgrump Жыл бұрын

As an American, I just discovered rakugo through the anime OddTaxi. They have a conversation about falling asleep to it and I, who listens to meditation sleep stories to fall asleep, had my interest PIQUED. This was the first video I clicked on and it is AMAZING. What an art form and the sheer power of captivation this man has is incredible. Thank you for uploading!

@defenestrateeee 3 жыл бұрын

The video said its 26 minutes long but only runs for 14 minutes. Insanely fitting for the story.

@21leowheeler 3 жыл бұрын

Im so confused how they did that and why that is .

@maddiesmenagerie8853 8 ай бұрын

Wtf I didn’t even notice that’s crazy

@chronoon Ай бұрын

4 4 4 ...

@monicaant.1422 Жыл бұрын

Same here for Akane Banashi 👍🥰

@deimos9134 7 ай бұрын

I was locked in from the first second. I understand the appeal now.

@nisede 5 ай бұрын

I went here because of Akane-banashi, and I didn’t realize that Rakugo is this immersive!! It’s amazing 💗

@kevinartamedika 2 жыл бұрын

Akane-banashi

@kelechie.2011 2 жыл бұрын

Got immersed in the story. An interesting Rakugo indeed

@musume7723 10 ай бұрын

Also came after Akane Banashi. Wow.

@jhovanielperez4763 2 жыл бұрын

Came here from that new manga called Akane-banashi.

@duhzuala1779 2 жыл бұрын

Came to watch this since I read Akane Banashi, this is so fucking Captivating, he does such an amazing job immersing the audience into the story

@joestarfgc9035 2 жыл бұрын

Currently Reading a new manga called Akane Banashi. Rakugo is very interesting and fascinating😊

@DannyJ3636 Жыл бұрын

I am truly grateful for Akane Banashi for presenting me a new form of entertainment

@nightshader2600 Жыл бұрын

Couldn't help but notice the similarities with the mexican book/movie "Macario". It's uncanny. Great work by the Rakugoka, it was a lot of fun to listen.

@purble3536 2 жыл бұрын

So this is rakugo, what a great performance

@AH-ve5um 4 ай бұрын

The chills…. Came here from Shouwa Genroku Rakugo.. and gghhhhzzz it’s Kiku’s Shinigami 😭 the feels

@wahyuamirulloh8506 3 жыл бұрын

I watched kenshi yonezu's music ( Shinigami ) and then I watch this for full version

@DanielAvocardo Жыл бұрын

since everyone in the comments is telling where they came from, i came from 'My Master has no Tail' This is the first real Rakugo performance i watched and i thoroughly enjoyed it. I hope i get to witness one in person one day

@Meer17251 2 жыл бұрын

I learned about rakugo from a manga named yugami kun ni wa tomodachi ga inai. Never thought it would this entertaining.

@Subhways 5 ай бұрын

Me too, yugami-kun manga is really amazing 👍

@Amelia-ly9md 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. I’d love to see a performance live

@limini5656 Жыл бұрын

Oh! I was so surprised bc I recognized this story! There is a German fairy tale collected by the brother grimms that goes like this!

@NekoPanda122 3 жыл бұрын

amazing! I came here after listening to Kenshi Yonezu's Shinigami and someone recommended watching the full performance to get a better understanding of the song, so glad I found this video! The translations are great and easy to understand 👍👍

@flair8292 Жыл бұрын

Like most of us here, after reading Akane Banashi, I got very curious about Rakugo. And boy oh boy, it really is wonderful. Very entertaining, and the talent it takes to be able do this, I am in awe of how hard this man must of worked to get to this level. It makes me fall in love with performance arts more and more, the art of conversation is indeed beautiful and fun, who would've thought!

@keaton5850 3 жыл бұрын

I came here from kenshi yonezu's new song and I am so happy to have discovered rakugos ! This one is fantastic, thanks for the translation !

@Sakabashira Жыл бұрын

I really like how clear of a picture was painted by the cane motions,very subtle and expressive 🦊

@calebrobbins6406 3 жыл бұрын

Hot DAMN! What a story! Thanks for the translation!

@DeBeOtaku 2 жыл бұрын

These Rakugo videos might get more traction if Akane Banashi does well. I'm enjoying learning about the art

@redacted144 Ай бұрын

I know about a scratch of rakugo, but his performance is truly captivating.

@Foryou0211 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this!

@taywhit2593 2 жыл бұрын

Learned about Rakugo from Ace Attorney of all places. It reminds me of a one man radio show.

@griefferox 5 ай бұрын

I went here because of, of all things...Let it Die! Cool game, cool video, cool form of art. Solo theater, loved the concept.

@tsu_den__.tw_g 2 жыл бұрын

Like most others, I came here after “Shinigami” by Kenshi Yonezu, but I only knew of rakugo after Akane Banashi. As always, I’m blown away by the beauty of rakugo. I love this story so much. It’s amazing how one person can convey so much.

@yatiraj9821 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you for this!!

@VastoLorde67 8 ай бұрын

Here after I read Akane Banashi, it’s really amazing I’m in love with rakugo!

@ArdieOrden 3 жыл бұрын

This is amazing!

@Pinkstarclan Ай бұрын

masterful! and thank you for amazing subtitles too

@teiyusteki 3 жыл бұрын

This was incredibly entertaining. I especially liked his "Shinigami voice."

@ganeshpalani8401 3 жыл бұрын

A true master in his craft

@francescolaugero2469 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your work, this is one of my favourite Rakugo pieces and thaks to you I can finally experience it for good

@michellewang705 3 жыл бұрын

Thank goodness for this, I was trying to learn this story for fun and really needed the subtitles T^T

@louyue2439 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for translating!

@arcadiateatro Жыл бұрын

This was beautiful 💜

@president.z2566 Жыл бұрын

This was fantastic

@RiccardoLulli 9 ай бұрын

I have discovered rakugo after watching Tiger & Dragon (amazing TV show from 2005). I love it and I want to become fluent in japanese as soon as possible so I can enjoy it without subtitles!

@ash4714 Жыл бұрын

Came here because of Descending stories: showa genroku rakugo shinju, I'm currently reading the manga. As soon as I finished it, I would like to watch the anime as well! His performance is spectacular! I like the way he changes his voice to a diff character, it's really convincing

@interinoedemame 2 ай бұрын

Going down the rakugo rabbit hole as a mexican, from kenshi yonezu, to akane banashi, back to kenshi, into a random performance on youtube out of curiosity, only to end up Hearing what is probably an earlier version of the Clasic from Cine mexicano Movie "Macario" was a wiiiild trip, thanks

@Whistrash 3 ай бұрын

This performance, along with the incredibly well crafted story, was enthralling. It's a culture shock and a mighty pleasant one

@Matthimeo 8 ай бұрын

Such an incredible performance, even if its a practiced story being able to switch characters and emotional states so well is insanely impressive!

@user-ch3li8wk7r Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for the translation!

@NerdVali Жыл бұрын

That was an incredible performance wow

@EmeSan0 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for share

@SkateTroe 2 жыл бұрын

I've been studying to become an English Rakugo performed, and my master wanted me to watch more Rakugo in Japanese (I'm still new to the language). Thank you so much for posting this!!

@KingK1421 2 жыл бұрын

hows it going

@SkateTroe 2 жыл бұрын

@@KingK1421 Pretty well! I’m up to 7 stories I can perform, and have been given the go-ahead to start looking for places where I can get some experience in front of a crowd

@KingK1421 2 жыл бұрын

@@SkateTroe Good luck preforming in the future!!!

@rousettaaaa Ай бұрын

i started reading akane-banashi, a manga about rakugo, a kind of art that was completly new for me, so i wanted to see a performance... and it was so fun! ty for translate it!

@jihad_4u 7 ай бұрын

I'm here after reading Yugami-kun ni wa Tomodachi Ga Inai. Yugami's passion for was amazing. Yugami is my favorite character now and now I'm invested in rakugo.

@Subhways 5 ай бұрын

Me too, although I have read it a year ago, i was just re-reading it now and wanted to watch some rakugo, this is amazing

@radhikas5585 3 жыл бұрын

Holy shit this was so good

@micaeladiaz1489 2 жыл бұрын

What a way to tell traditions, stories and anecdotes! this is very exciting and interesting. I'd like to see some rakugo in person.

@tindersamurai911 7 ай бұрын

I'm genuinely blown away, when I looked up rakugo I didn't expect to actually feel like there were multiple people on stage telling this story

@jypappi7484 3 жыл бұрын

Thank u kenshi

@Trickle_Official 3 жыл бұрын

👏 Ajarakamokuren tekerettsu no paa 👏

@crybabyishere 12 күн бұрын

this is amazing

@drowsyClover 2 жыл бұрын

I love this story

@markusgabel2314 2 жыл бұрын

In Germany we also know this story. It's the Grimm Brothers' fairy tale "Gevatter Tod".

@user-yy9vz9fh4i 2 жыл бұрын

yes this rakugo's original is grimms fairy tale over the 100 years ago this story come in japan and translate by rakugoka

@SekkeyWho 2 жыл бұрын

There's a Mexican movie called Macario which also has a very similar story. I didn't know it was based on a brothers Grimm tale.

@jroggs85 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely terrific, both the performance and the lively translation. (I hope, anyway; I don't speak Japanese.)

@Brianfilms 2 жыл бұрын

wow that was the first Rakugo experienced it was incredible

@hikabin Жыл бұрын

Akane-banasahi woooo

@anubhavsingh9090 Күн бұрын

Just amazing 😮

@zuru7266 Жыл бұрын

Woah its unexpectedly good

@VercilJuan Жыл бұрын

Damn, the story teller's voice acting and expressions were really good!

@KrankyPandas Жыл бұрын

Damn this was so good. I've imagined Ryuk as the shinigami

@graceyvonne2101 2 жыл бұрын

I came here after watching Case File n221 Kabukicho since one of the characters named Sherlock does Rakugo! This performance is amazing!

@Omnicide101 Жыл бұрын

oh my god this is so incredibly funny shoutout to super eyepatch wolf for giving me TWO new obsessions with a single video

@paowowowolivai6147 8 күн бұрын

came here because i was curious after Ace Attorney Dual Destinies' Turnabout Storyteller and it's really impressive

@Phytoxia 8 ай бұрын

Holy shit! First time seeing Rakugo, this is amazing!

@betryl3669 2 жыл бұрын

As some other people have already said, I came here after listening to Kenshi Yonezu's Shinigami since I was very interested in the story behind the song and I really enjoyed this! The actor was so expressive that I really could immerse myself in what was happening. Thanks for the subs! Now I love the song even more ahah