"Musume Bugyo On-na Ro Hisho" centers around a strong-willed woman who enters the confines of a women's prison under the alias Princess Oryu. However, her true identity is Kasumi, the daughter of the renowned magistrate Ooka Echizen, a figure well-known for his wisdom and justice. Kasumi assumes this undercover role with a determined purpose, blending in among the prisoners to uncover hidden truths.
As Kasumi spends time listening to the candid tales of her fellow inmates, she gradually pieces together the complex web of events and injustices that led each woman to incarceration. Through these heartfelt stories, she gains deeper insight into the flawed social and legal systems that may have wronged many of these women, revealing nuances beyond the black-and-white perceptions of guilt or innocence.
Slowly but surely, Kasumi begins to unravel a larger, more sinister conspiracy lurking beneath the surface of the prison walls. Her journey is not only one of discovery but also one of courage and determination, as she strives to bring justice and truth to light, challenging societal norms and the very foundations of the justice system her father upholds.
- Released March 24, 1995