Adachi-ga Hara follows the journey of astronaut Jess, who is sentenced to a penal colony planet after rebelling against the Earth federation’s dictator. On the harsh world he encounters an elderly woman who imparts profound lessons about life and love. The series, adapted from a short manga in *The Lion Books*, explores Jess’s struggle against the oppressive regime while incorporating the themes of the Japanese Noh drama *Kurozuka* as a central motif.