Ooka Echizen(2013)

Ooka Echizen is a historical series set during the reign of Tokugawa Yoshimune, the eighth shogun of Japan's Edo period. The story follows Ooka Tadasuke, the magistrate of Edo, as he partners with the shogun and Sakakibara Iori, a Western medicine doctor, to reform society and improve life for ordinary citizens. Together, the three men navigate the complexities of justice and governance, working to maintain order in the bustling city while advancing progressive change. Their efforts support Yoshimune's ambitious Kyoho Reforms, which reshape the political and social landscape. The series explores how these unlikely allies bridge the gap between the ruling class and the common people, using both traditional wisdom and modern medicine to solve crimes and address the challenges facing Edo's diverse population.