Series synopsis
The Tree In Sunlight, also known as 陽だまりの樹 is a Japanese animation drama war & politics television series that premiered on Nippon TV on April 4, 2000. It ended on September 19, 2000. It stars Koichi Yamadera, Mitsuru Miyamoto, Rica Matsumoto and Fumiko Orikasa.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Koichi Yamadera as Tezuka Ryoan
- Mitsuru Miyamoto as Ibutani Manjiro
- Rica Matsumoto as Okon
- Fumiko Orikasa as Oseki
- Ichiro Nagai as Tezuka Ryosen
- Rokuro Naya as Ushikubo Tohbei
- Daisuke Gori as Seisai Taki
- Jurota Kosugi as Kaishu Katsu
Supporting cast
- Kotono Mitsuishi as Omasa
- Nobuyuki Hiyama as Jiro Kusuon
- Yuko Fueki as Oshina
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 25 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 25 | April 4, 2000 | September 19, 2000 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Three Hundred Slopes | April 4, 2000 |
| 2 | Ryoan Sets Sail | April 11, 2000 |
| 3 | Sonezaki Shinchi | April 18, 2000 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Nippon TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 4, 2000 |
| Last aired | September 19, 2000 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | Ended |