Ryōmaden

The founder of the Mistubishi gives an interview to a young reporter about an unknown samurai who challenged his society's suppressive caste system.

Ryoma is tasked with building a river bank, but is met with resistance by the unruly farmers.

After proving himself, Ryoma is allowed to travel to Edo for Kendo lessons, but the path ahead has a few more twists and turns than he expected.

Ryoma arrives in Edo and finds the city both tempting and unbelievable. He finds a true rival in his fencing master's skilled daughter.

Japan is threatened when horrifically large American ships arrive at Edo. Ryoma is distressed and struggles with his place in the world.