Archive Streaming Begins for the 'Kosui-kyo Cup National Young Rakugo Storyteller Championship' on Pia Rakugo Zanmai!

Pia Corporation's video streaming service 'Pia Rakugo Zanmai', which offers unlimited viewing of Rakugo performances for a flat fee, has started archive streaming of the repechage and finals of the 'Kosui-kyo Cup National Young Rakugo Storyteller Championship' today, Thursday, June 11. The 'Kosui-kyo Cup National Young Rakugo Storyteller Championship' is a competition for young storytellers who will lead the future of the Rakugo world, targeting those with 15 years of experience or less. Based on recommendations from yose (vaudeville theater) and Rakugo event organizers nationwide, 15 participants were selected. Three preliminary rounds were held with 5 participants each, and the first-place winner chosen by audience and judge votes advanced to the finals. Additionally, a repechage was introduced this time, where three participants who placed second in each preliminary round competed for the final spot in the finals. On Friday, May 22 at 3:00 PM at Nakano ZERO Small Hall, the repechage was held prior to the finals, featuring Ryutei Shigaraki, Shofukutei Shori, and Shunputei Choshi, who had placed second in the first to third preliminary rounds respectively. Shunputei Choshi, who performed 'Miyatogawa', secured the last spot for the finals. Following that, the finals were held at 7:00 PM on the same day at the same Nakano ZERO Small Hall. The first-place winners of the preliminary rounds, Shofukutei Chako, Yanagiya Kofune, Sanyutei Gunma, and the recent repechage winner Shunputei Choshi, competed. Amidst the intense storytelling that highlighted their unique personalities, Shofukutei Chako brilliantly won the grand prize with his self-authored new Rakugo piece 'The Origin of Rakugo', receiving high praise from both the audience and judges. This thrilling tournament where young Rakugo storytellers from all over the country competed in their narrative arts is now available. Starting today, June 11 (Thursday), the newly added repechage and finals, along with the first to third preliminary rounds, are available for archive streaming on Pia Rakugo Zanmai. View Details Archive streaming of the 'Kosui-kyo Cup National Young Rakugo Storyteller Championship Repechage / Finals' is available here. - Ryutei Shigaraki 'Elevator' - Shofukutei Shori 'Koitsukami' - Shunputei Choshi 'Miyatogawa' - Yanagiya Kofune 'Bodara' - Shunputei Choshi 'Yume no Sake' - Shofukutei Chako 'The Origin of Rakugo' - Sanyutei Gunma 'Zenza 24' > 'Kosui-kyo Cup National Young Rakugo Storyteller Championship' Official Website About 'Pia Rakugo Zanmai' 'Pia Rakugo Zanmai' is a video streaming service where you can enjoy unlimited Rakugo performances on your smartphone or computer anytime, anywhere for a flat rate. There are over 3,000 pieces of content available! Featuring over 200 performers in total, from the heavyweights of the Rakugo world to promising newcomers! In addition to Living National Treasures, popular Rakugo storytellers, and rising stars, the service also delivers video performances of Kodansha (professional storytellers) and Rokyokushi (Naniwa-bushi reciters). 1. Unlimited viewing of over 3,000 Rakugo performances on smartphones and computers! 2. Over 200 performers in total, from industry veterans to promising newcomers! 3. Packed with exquisite content recorded at the Shinjuku Suehirotei, the 'hall of fame for narrative arts'. 4. New content continues to be added. Furthermore, a campaign is currently underway offering the first month free for new members. You can enjoy the unlimited video viewing service for free for one month from the date of your new registration (paid membership registration). 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