Adapted from the popular manga of the same name by Ryo Kurashina. In the flower street of Kagurazaka, Kikunosuke, the illegitimate son of an actor, has been living in the home of Tatsuyoshi, the hostess of the restaurant, and practicing strict shamisen. At the age of 18, Kikunosuke is ready to make a name for himself, so he leaves the restaurant and begins his own journey of training as a shamisen rod master...