 Fans have praised the series for the care that both Ross and the BBC have placed in its production.Time was given to delve into each subject, and he was able to interview various figureheads of culture and industry, including Mamoru Oshii, Hayao Miyazaki, Takeshi Kitano, Takashi Miike, Takashi Murakami and Sonny Chiba.The theme song of the show was "Kiyoshi no zundoko bushi" by Kiyoshi Hikawa.