The Tree In Sunlight
陽だまりの樹 , A Tree in a Sunny Place
A story set in the mid-1800s about a young doctor trained in Western-style medicine and a young samurai trying to live up to the old traditions of his class and culture. The story is actually based on real people - the doctor, Ryo-an, was Tezuka's great-grandfather. The manga series was adapted into anime by Madhouse Studios and premiered in Japan on NTV on April 4, 2000.
