Mameda is a tanuki who was born in the wrong era—all she wants is to trick humans, but that age of tanuki shenanigans is over. But one woman, a rakugo master named Bunko, shows Mameda it’s still possible to cast magic on humans…only with words, not illusions. Mameda is determined to become Bunko’s apprentice, but can she convince the stoic master to take her on…?
There's not a single dull day for Mameda, an aspiring rakugo storyteller and a tanuki in disguise! Overcoming nerves, getting possessed by scary ghosts, and entertaining a curious god are all part of her rakugo training! ...Right? Come one, come all, and hear the tale of Mameda, the rakugoka!