{"product_id":"9781632364722","title":"Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju 4","description":"\u003cp\u003e(W) Haruko Kumota\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePage Count: 160\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA multi-generational human drama set in the world of rakugo, a traditional form of Japanese comedic storytelling, Descending Stories follows an ex-convict whose life is changed by his apprenticeship to a famed storyteller, and Konatsu, who yearns to perform rakugo but cannot because women are not permitted in the craft.LONELY AT THE TOP   After Sukeroku's expulsion, Kikuhiko's path to stardom seems clear, but the idea of inheriting the Yakumo name is a cold comfort. Sukeroku, disgraced, makes the heartbreaking decision to put his art aside and take responsibility for his new relationship with Miyokichi. As years pass and distance grows, Kikuhiko decides it's up to him to bring his friend back to the theater. His determination takes him to the country, where Sukeroku now lives with his spirited young daughter. Kikuhiko is ready to stay as long as he needs to convince Sukeroku, but old wounds may come back to haunt them both.    The tragic story of Kikuhiko's past reaches a climax!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Graphic Novel is available as a Special Order Item, not in stock in our warehouse. Special Order Graphic Novels take approximately ten days to arrive at CaptCan Comics. These items are in Brand New Condition and are Unread. Availability is subject to change. Orders for these items are treated the same as Pre-Sales. If you order Special Order Items and items in stock at CaptCan Comics together and pay shipping, the available items will be fulfilled into your hold box, and then shipped complete when the outstanding item arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kodansha Comics","offers":[{"title":"Special Order Item","offer_id":44478257725628,"sku":"9781632364722","price":12.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/9870\/1140\/files\/9781632364722.jpg?v=1737740907","url":"https:\/\/www.captcancomics.ca\/products\/9781632364722","provider":"CaptCan Comics Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}