Synopsis

“Ooka Echizen” chronicles the tale of Ooka Tadasuke, known as the “Great Magistrate” during the reign of the eighth Tokugawa shogun, Tokugawa Yoshimune. This 8-episode series follows South Magistrate’s Office team as they tackle challenging cases throughout Edo. The storyline features escaped prisoners gaining freedom during a jail fire, a gang of thieves behind a laborers’ strike, and a vengeful individual suffering from an incurable disease. The series showcases the collaborative efforts of the magistrate’s office in solving complex crimes and disputes within Edo’s common districts.