First Air Date: 2000-04-04
Rating:7.0 / 10(3 votes)
Status: Ended
Genres: Animation, Drama, War & Politics
Seasons: 1 · Episodes: 25
Runtime: 30 min / episode
Writer: Akihiko Yamashita
A story set in the mid-1800's about a young doctor who has been trained in Western-style medicine and a young samurai who is trying to live up to the old traditions of his class and culture. The story is actually based upon real people - the doctor, Ryo-an, was Tezuka's great grandfather. The manga series was adapted to anime by Madhouse Studios and premiered in Japan on NTV on April 4, 2000.
