VIZ Media Akane-banashi Vol 01, 2023 [EN]

But in rakugo there is no such family tradition. Rakugo stories are taught by word of mouth in person, in one-on- one lessons from your senior apprentices. Once you memorize a story, your senior apprentice will judge your story telling. Learning directly from your master’s performance is a big part of rakugo training! Rakugo training is a one-on-one process with your master. There are other places like rakugo halls, rakugo groups that perform at temples or restaurants, and so on.