# Where to watch Descending Stories: A Life In Rakugo (2018) in the UK

> Descending Stories: A Life In Rakugo (2018) is currently available to stream in the UK on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 2018  
**Runtime:** 45 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 7.4/10  
**Genres:** Drama, Comedy  
**Seasons:** 1  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 16 May 2026 (2026-05-16T11:36:10.896Z)  

## Synopsis

Set during the early Showa period, Yakumo enters the world of rakugo. He forms a friendship with talented storyteller Yurakutei. Yakumo admires Yurakutei’s talent and struggles to achieve his level of performance. With the help of geisha Miyokichi, Yakumo grows up as a rakugo storyteller. Yurakutei and Miyokichi get married, but they die in a mysterious accident. Yakumo takes Konatsu, who is the child of Yurakutei and Miyokichi, and raises her. Konatsu grows up blaming Yakumo as her parents’ enemy. Konatsu and Yakumo’s disciple Yotaro chases after the truth of her parents’ death, which Yakumo hides.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/search?q=Descending%20Stories%3A%20A%20Life%20In%20Rakugo)
- [Crunchyroll Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Descending%20Stories%3A%20A%20Life%20In%20Rakugo&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Descending Stories: A Life In Rakugo in the UK?**

Descending Stories: A Life In Rakugo (2018) is currently included in subscriptions to Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Are all seasons of Descending Stories: A Life In Rakugo on the same service?**

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**Is Descending Stories: A Life In Rakugo on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Descending Stories: A Life In Rakugo is currently included with: Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel.

**How accurate is this TV series's availability data?**

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## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/103399/descending-stories-a-life-in-rakugo-2018
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/rpj3vyHvyjv2rP68otBadkoZF75.jpg
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