Synopsis

Along with the term “Ōoka Sabaki,” the character of Minamimachi Magistrate Ōoka Echizen-no-kami Tadasuke has long been beloved through films, theater, kōdan storytelling, and rakugo. Playing this role is Kitaōji Kinya, a leading figure in period dramas. Standing on the side of citizens in weak positions and speaking on their behalf against the powerful symbolized by authority, Ōoka Echizen-no-kami Tadasuke has enjoyed strong popularity as a literal “hero.” “Meibugyō! Ōoka Echizen” fundamentally depicts the Ōoka Echizen who has been beloved for themes of human emotion, friendship, and family love, portrayed from both a careful and fresh perspective.