警視庁草紙‐風太郎明治劇場‐

In the early Meiji era, just as Edo transforms into Tokyo, the newly established Metropolitan Police Department is on the cusp of modernity, clashing with the remnants of the old Shogunate's law enforcement. Here, we follow the adventures of the police force, led by characters like the innovative Inspector Kaji and the intuitive former samurai, soldier, and detective, Hyakutaro. They navigate through a series of intricate crimes that blend historical figures with fictional ones, from the great storyteller San'yutei Encho to revolutionaries like Saigo Takamori. Each case is a dance of wits between the new police and the old guard, set against the backdrop of Japan's rapid modernization, exploring themes of loyalty, change, and the clash of cultures. (Unreviewed summary by Grok 2)