Rakugo reminds me a lot of curb your enthusiasm’s episode setup. The joke always come back to the beginning. Sushine always does a great job of capturing the energy for English speakers are able to understand and appreciate.
Ever since I learned that the Pokémon Wobaffet is based upon the Rakugo Comdian Hayashiya Senpai I - I have been deep-diving. I love this channel, it is so helpful to study Rakugo. My real name is Martha Mendus and I am starting stand-up comedy in small Oklahoma clubs. I might do an impression of Hayashiya Senpai on stage, I ordered a VHS of his performance... but couldn't wait to watch Rakugo! I have SOME questions since in case this post is seen by the poster. Let me know if you have some time to chat!
I always thought something was wrong with me because i couldn't stay in Seiza too long. Turns out something is wrong with Japanese to still sit in a way created to make you weak and harmless by making your legs useless through prolobged bad posture. News flash, the Edo-period is over and Samurai don't run around armed and dangerous anymore.