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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. During the Second Year of Ansei (1855) in Edo's Koishigawa are two young men, Manjiro Ibutani and Ryoan Tezuka. Ibutani is a low-ranking samurai who is a gifted swordsman and has a straightforward and strong sense of justice.
Tezuka has a more carefree attitude. He has an eye for the ladies, but he is passionate about becoming a doctor.
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Are the characters in Tree in the Sun based on real historical people?
Yes. Ryo-an is based on Tezuka's great-grandfather, while the samurai Manjiro Ibu reflects the historical conflict between traditional Japanese medicine and Western-style medicine.
When does Tree in the Sun take place?
The story is set in the mid-1800s during the final years of the Tokugawa shogunate. That period was marked by growing foreign influence and debate over Dutch-derived Western medicine.
Who created the Tree in the Sun manga?
Tree in the Sun is based on a manga by Osamu Tezuka, the creator of Astro Boy and Black Jack. The 2000 television anime was produced by Madhouse.
Is Tree in the Sun connected to Black Jack?
It is not a Black Jack sequel, but both works reflect Tezuka's interest in medicine and ethical responsibility. Tree in the Sun focuses on historical figures and the Bakumatsu period rather than Black Jack's modern medical cases.
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