Anime Roukyoku Kikou Shimizu no Jirochouden

📖 SYNOPSIS

"Anime Roukyoku Kikou Shimizu no Jirochouden" adapts the life of Shimizu no Jirochou, a prominent figure in early yakuza history. The anime focuses on Jirochou's activities in gambling and maritime transport. The series unfolds through ten individual stories, each meticulously crafted across three episodes. The narrative structure is directly influenced by the storytelling style of Hirosawa Torazo II, a master of roukyoku, a form of Japanese narrative singing. The anime explores the world of the early yakuza, their interactions, and the challenges they faced within the context of their chosen professions. It emphasizes the episodic nature of the stories, highlighting the diverse experiences of Jirochou and his associates.