This might sound cheesy but the way Heizou carried himself really inspired me at a time when I needed it the most. And it's not like Heizou is this perfect 2-dimensional character, the show constantly reminds us of what he used to be and it's that character development that leads him from just being a strong student of Kenjutsu to a real master. Despite his strict demeanour, Heizou truly cares deeply for his subordinates, and his ability to read people's intentions truly shines when judging character and upholding justice, often putting himself in harm's way to protect them. Throughout the series, he investigates and solves a variety of crimes, ranging from arson to theft, all while facing his own personal demons and struggles that often stem from his past.
Despite being on a noticeable budget the art and animation were where they needed to be since the stories were the main focus. The music on the other hand really grabbed me, it was beautifully subtle with a hint of jazz and got exciting when it needed to like cowboy bebop or Samurai Champloo, it really complemented the story's historic noir tone.
