Raijingu Jakuchu Tensai Kaku Kakusei Seri (2021)

Raijingu Jakuchu Tensai Kaku Kakusei Seri 2021 / ライジング若冲　天才 かく覚醒せり 2021 / Rising Jakuchuu SP , Rising Jakuchu

It tells the rise of Ito Jakuchu, a rich merchant turned talented artist in mid-Edo era Kyoto. He receives the support and admiration of his friend and mentor, Zen monk and poet, Daiten Kenjo. An apprentice from a toy shop in town, Iwajiro, who longs to become a famous artist himself, envies Jakuchu's connections and position. Iwajiro, who does not have the same privileged background as Jakuchu, vows to beat him someday. Other notable artists that they cross paths with are Ikeno Taiga and his wife, Gyokuran, who both specialize in Chinese ink wash paintings. They are all guided by words of wisdom from the calligrapher, poet, and founder of the sencha tea ceremony Baisao. They are but a few of the personalities that make the historical and artistic atmosphere of Edo-era Kyoto, beautiful, rich and alive. (Source: Earth-colours)