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…?
The Rakugo Rookie's Competition is well underway in the capital city of Tokyo! Mameda is chomping at the bit to have a go at her rival and genius Edo storyteller, Shojotei Sansho. But right before the finals, her dearest master is taken from her! The culprit is none other than Sakutaro, the heir to a powerful corporation, the host of the competition, and the self-claimed fiancé of Daikokutei Bunko...! If Mameda wants her master back, she'll have to best Sansho at the tournament...and for that, she's going to have to bring her best tricks onto the stage!