
About the TV Show

samurai based on manga historical anime osamu tezuka
The Tree In Sunlight
First Air Date: April 04, 2000
First Aired on | : | 2000 |
Status | : | Ended |
Created By | : | |
Networks | : | Nippon TV |
Genres | : | Animation,Drama,War & Politics |
Seasons/Episodes | : | 25 episodes in 1 Seasons |
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.