Sakuran 1-13 END
A really somber and depressing take on just how fucked up and soul crushing the life of a courtesan was in the Edo period. Though, I really wouldnt expect anything less from Anno Moyoco (Hataraki Man) as she certainly isnt known to pull any punches. I did find it kinda hard to follow at times and I had to flick back and re-read some parts but that only made what's depicted even more awful and hard to stomach. A must read.
I hope you'll track down the movie with Anna Tsuchiya and watch it, just because Anna is beautiful and the colors in the movie are just as beautiful.