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The Tree In Sunlight

TV·2000–2000·1 season, 25 episodes·Nippon TV·Animation, Drama, War & Politics·30m

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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.

Castfull cast & details

Koichi YamaderaKoichi YamaderaTezuka RyoanMitsuru MiyamotoMitsuru MiyamotoIbutani ManjiroRica MatsumotoRica MatsumotoOkonFumiko OrikasaFumiko OrikasaOsekiIchiro NagaiIchiro NagaiTezuka RyosenRokuro NayaRokuro NayaUshikubo TohbeiDaisuke GoriDaisuke GoriSeisai TakiJurota KosugiJurota KosugiKaishu Katsu

Episodes by season

Season0125Episodes2000Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01The Tree In Sunlight S01E01Three Hundred SlopesApril 4, 2000—
  2. S01E02The Tree In Sunlight S01E02Ryoan Sets SailApril 11, 2000—
  3. S01E03The Tree In Sunlight S01E03Sonezaki ShinchiApril 18, 2000—
  4. S01E04The Tree In Sunlight S01E04Before the StormApril 25, 2000—
  5. S01E05The Tree In Sunlight S01E05The Great Earthquake of the Ansei EraMay 2, 2000—
  6. S01E06The Tree In Sunlight S01E06Vaccination ClinicMay 9, 2000—
  7. S01E07The Tree In Sunlight S01E07Harris ArrivesMay 16, 2000—
  8. S01E08The Tree In Sunlight S01E08Sad News and ExpulsionMay 23, 2000—
  9. S01E09The Tree In Sunlight S01E09Shindakawa's DuelMay 30, 2000—
  10. S01E10The Tree In Sunlight S01E10The PetitionJune 6, 2000—
  11. S01E11The Tree In Sunlight S01E11Meeting with the GeneralJune 13, 2000—
  12. S01E12The Tree In Sunlight S01E12Doctor OkuJune 20, 2000—
  13. S01E13The Tree In Sunlight S01E13Establishment of the Vaccination ClinicJune 27, 2000—
  14. S01E14The Tree In Sunlight S01E14Korori's VisitJuly 4, 2000—
  15. S01E15The Tree In Sunlight S01E15ImprisonmentJuly 11, 2000—
  16. S01E16The Tree In Sunlight S01E16Storm of SpringJuly 18, 2000—
  17. S01E17The Tree In Sunlight S01E17ReturnJuly 25, 2000—
  18. S01E18The Tree In Sunlight S01E18PartingAugust 1, 2000—
  19. S01E19The Tree In Sunlight S01E19VisitorAugust 8, 2000—
  20. S01E20The Tree In Sunlight S01E20Military Station DoctorAugust 15, 2000—
  21. S01E21The Tree In Sunlight S01E21The Infantrymen Take the FieldAugust 22, 2000—
  22. S01E22The Tree In Sunlight S01E22Morning AssultAugust 29, 2000—
  23. S01E23The Tree In Sunlight S01E23Dispatch of Troops to ChoshuSeptember 5, 2000—
  24. S01E24The Tree In Sunlight S01E24The Direct PetitionSeptember 12, 2000—
  25. S01E25The Tree In Sunlight S01E25DawnSeptember 19, 2000—

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