Ep. 1: A dog rewards a kind master, an old woman's gift is repaid, and a man buys a dream
Aired on April 1, 2012
This episode presents three distinct narrative segments. In the first story, a dog demonstrates loyalty by rewarding a master who treated it with kindness. The second segment focuses on an old woman whose generous gift is eventually repaid by the recipient. The final story follows a man who purchases a dream, exploring the transaction and its implications. These separate tales are woven together to form the complete episode content, highlighting themes of reciprocity and the value of intangible assets within the series' broader context.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · A dog rewards a kind master, an old woman's gift is repaid, and a man buys a dream
- Ep. 2 · A small child displays bravery, an old man repays a gift, and a lazy man acquires a cow.
- Ep. 3 · An old man dances for demons, a fox is tricked, and a love potion backfires
- Ep. 4 · Strong Tarou, The Village of the Nightingales, and Hirabayashi Tales
- Ep. 5 · Urashima Tarou, The Monkey Buddha, and Comparing Treasures episodes feature distinct moral tales.