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Iro wa Murasaki

いろはむらさき

Shigezaburo Tsutaya, who runs a bookstore in Yoshiwara, is introduced by an acquaintance to Toyoaki Kitagawa, an artist who will later become Utamaro Kitagawa. However, it was an "eccentric person" who stole Shigetaburo's geta at the bathhouse. A rare publisher, Tsutashige, and an artist, Utamaro, who was discovered by him. The two men become passionate partners and share a new culture in Edo.

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Utamaro Kitagawa
Utamaro Kitagawa

喜多川歌麿

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Jyusaburo Tsutaya
Jyusaburo Tsutaya

蔦屋重三郎

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Iroha Megu
Iroha Megu

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What is Iro wa Murasaki about?
Shigezaburo Tsutaya, who runs a bookstore in Yoshiwara, is introduced by an acquaintance to Toyoaki Kitagawa, an artist who will later become Utamaro Kitagawa. However, it was an "eccentric person" who stole Shigetaburo's geta at the bathhouse. A rare publisher, Tsutashige, and an artist, Utamaro, w
Is Iro wa Murasaki still ongoing?
Iro wa Murasaki is currently finished.
Who are the main characters in Iro wa Murasaki?
The main characters are Utamaro Kitagawa, Jyusaburo Tsutaya.