Unbound
In 18th-century Edo, Tsutaya Juzaburo rises from a poor background to become a leading publisher. Despite political changes threatening his career, he works to shape Edo’s cultural scene through innovative books and collaborations with artists.
Written by Yoshiko Morishita
Produced by: Yasunori Matsuda, 藤原敬久, 積田有希
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