Rakugo

Mickey Curtis: from rocker to 'Robo-G'

4 Feb 2012

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Storyteller broadens appeal of &#39;rakugo&#39;

23 Jan 2012

"Rakugo" artist Katsura Kaishi is trying to turn the traditional art of comic storytelling into a form of entertainment by basing his tales on daily life, and also performs in English overseas to broaden its global appeal. "There is a stereotype that the Japanese have no sense of humor and wear business suits all the time. But I'm trying to change that with jokes," said the 42-year-old Kaishi ...

15 Titles Nominated for 5th Manga Taisho Awards

16 Jan 2012

Drifters , Flowers of Evil, Silver Spoon, I Am a Hero, more