[1][2] The story centers on the life of 19th-century Japanese historical figures Iwasaki Yatarō and Sakamoto Ryōma.

It has been announced that the series will be aired in several other countries, for example Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand.

Official guide Novel Photo album Comics and other Ryōmaden made a huge impact in Japan.

Kōchi, Sakamoto Ryoma's birthplace reported an increase in tourism when the drama started airing.

The Bank of Japan (Koichi Branch) initially estimated the economic benefit to be around 23.4 billion yen.