The Tree In Sunlight

Original title: 陽だまりの樹

30 minutes • 2000 - 2000 • 1 season • 25 episodes • 9.0 Score

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.