The author seems like an interesting personality. He's a (self described, but...) finance guru. Great writing. I'm sad I didn't go see a benshi film when I was

The author seems like an interesting personality. He's a (self described, but...) finance guru. Great writing. I'm sad I didn't go see a benshi film when I was in Tokyo a few months back. I wonder if there is a connection to the rakugo tradition? Seems like it could be an offshoot.