
Shinnosuke
Meet Shinnosuke, the 23-year-old son of Konatsu and Yotarou’s stepson, who carries the legacy of the Second Generation Sukeroku. Growing up immersed in the world of rakugo, he's got a heartfelt admiration for the art and its storytellers. Sixteen years after the revered Eighth Generation Yakumo Yuurakutei passed away, Shinnosuke steps onto the stage as the Second Generation Kikuhiko Yuurakutei, eager to earn his shin'uchi title. His mysterious parentage stirs up curiosity—while Yotarou thinks it’s linked to his old yakuza days, Higuchi later speculates a deeper connection to the late great Yakumo. The truth? Still a captivating enigma!
Fan favourite?

Shinnosuke
Meet Shinnosuke, the 23-year-old son of Konatsu and Yotarou’s stepson, who carries the legacy of the Second Generation Sukeroku. Growing up immersed in the world of rakugo, he's got a heartfelt admiration for the art and its storytellers. Sixteen years after the revered Eighth Generation Yakumo Yuurakutei passed away, Shinnosuke steps onto the stage as the Second Generation Kikuhiko Yuurakutei, eager to earn his shin'uchi title. His mysterious parentage stirs up curiosity—while Yotarou thinks it’s linked to his old yakuza days, Higuchi later speculates a deeper connection to the late great Yakumo. The truth? Still a captivating enigma!
Fan favourite?