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.
as Tezuka Ryoan
as Ibutani Manjiro
as Okon
as Oseki
as Tezuka Ryosen
as Ushikubo Tohbei
as Seisai Taki
as Kaishu Katsu
as Omasa
as Jiro Kusuon
as Oshina
Full cast details coming soon!