Synopsis
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. During the Second Year of Ansei (1855) in Edo's Koishigawa are two young men, Manjiro Ibutani and Ryoan Tezuka. Ibutani is a low-ranking samurai who is a gifted swordsman and has a straightforward and strong sense of justice. Tezuka has a more carefree attitude. He has an eye for the ladies, but he is passionate about becoming a doctor. The two opposite characters come of age during the backdrop of the turbulent end of the Tokugawa Period (1600-1868 CE). (Source: AnimeNfo)
Characters
Manjirou Ibuya
MAIN
Ryouan Tezuka
MAIN
Tamaya Yazaemon
SUPPORTING
Henry Heusken
SUPPORTING
Jinshirou Saeki
SUPPORTING
Shunsai Ootsuki
SUPPORTING
Genken Taki
SUPPORTING
Masahiro Abe
SUPPORTING
Manjirou no Haha
SUPPORTING
Genboku Itou
SUPPORTING
Ryouma Sakamoto
SUPPORTING
Tetsutarou Yamaoka
SUPPORTING
