Manjirou Ibuya
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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 25
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 9 h 35 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 5, 2000 – September 19, 2000
- Season
- Spring 2000
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- MADHOUSE
- Director
- Gisaburou Sugii
- Original creator
- Osamu Tezuka
- Music
- Keiko Matsui
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 73/100
Estimated watch time
9h 35m
⚡ 5 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Historical100%Medicine80%Male Protagonist79%Primarily Adult Cast79%Conspiracy79%Pandemic79%Seinen79%Samurai76%Coming of Age73%Swordplay68%
overview details
Synopsis
A story set in the mid-1800's about a young doctor who has been trained in Western-style medicine and a young samurai who is trying to live up to the old traditions of his class and culture. The story is actually based upon real people - the doctor, Ryo-an, was Tezuka's great grandfather. During the Second Year of Ansei (1855) in Edo's Koishigawa are two young men, Manjiro Ibutani and Ryoan Tezuka. Ibutani is a low-ranking samurai who is a gifted swordsman and has a straightforward and strong sense of justice. Tezuka has a more carefree attitude. He has an eye for the ladies, but he is passionate about becoming a doctor. The two opposite characters come of age during the backdrop of the turbulent end of the Tokugawa Period (1600-1868 CE). (Source: AnimeNfo)
Should you watch Hidamari no Ki?
Hidamari no Ki has been well received, with an average AniList score of 73/100 — 57% of 571 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #5 highest-rated anime of 2000, and #30 most popular anime of 2000 on AniList.
Of the 1K AniList users who started it, 9.0% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 705 have finished it.
At about 9 h 35 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama — especially historical, medicine, male protagonist, primarily adult cast.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
25 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Osamu Tezuka
- Director
- Gisaburou Sugii
- Series composition
- Tatsuhiko Urahata
- Character design
- Marisuke Eguchi
- Music
- Keiko Matsui
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
Endings (2)
- ED1“Hikari no Mukou e” · eps 1-13
- ED2“High Dive” · eps 14-25
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Hidamari no Ki FAQ
How many episodes does Hidamari no Ki have?
Hidamari no Ki has 25 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 9 h 35 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Hidamari no Ki?
About 9 h 35 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 10 days.
Is Hidamari no Ki finished?
Yes. Hidamari no Ki has finished airing — the final episode aired September 19, 2000.
Is there a season 2 of Hidamari no Ki?
No sequel is listed for Hidamari no Ki as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Hidamari no Ki based on a manga?
Yes. Hidamari no Ki adapts the manga by Osamu Tezuka.
Who animated Hidamari no Ki?
Hidamari no Ki was animated by MADHOUSE and directed by Gisaburou Sugii.
Who sings the opening of Hidamari no Ki?
The opening, "Hidamari no Ki ~Manazashi~", is performed by an uncredited artist.