Eiyuu Banka Koushi-den
Japanese title: 英雄挽歌 孔子傳
Alternative titles: Koshi-den, Koushi Den, The Life of Confucius
Type: TV Special
Source: Unknown
Episodes: 1
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Oct 15, 1995
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
Rating: R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
Producers: NHK
Genres: Adventure, Drama, Romance
Themes: Historical

Born in the Chinese state of Lu in 551 B.C., Confucius is raised by his mother after his father dies when he is only three. He marries at 19 and enters the service of the local nobility. At 32, he becomes tutor to the Prince of Lu's children, eventually becoming a politician at 51. His career peaks are the roles of Lu's justice minister and eventually prime minister. The land prospers for four years, but Confucius grows disenchanted with court intrigues. For the following 12 years, he wanders the neighboring states, offering advice to their rulers.

(Source: The Anime Encyclopedia)