The series is written and directed by , known for his work on live-action adaptations like Gintama . Yoshihiko: Takayuki Yamada Murasaki: Haruka Kinami Merebu: Tsuyoshi Muro Danjo: Shin Takuma Buddha (Hotoke): Jiro Sato Hisa (Yoshihiko's sister): Azusa Okamoto Why It’s a Must-Watch
It received nominations for Best Work and Best Actor at the 70th Television Drama Academy Awards. The series is written and directed by ,
Part of its charm is the "no-budget" aesthetic, where battle scenes are sometimes replaced by simple animations or clearly fake props. The series is written and directed by ,