The significance of the number 5

The number five holds a special significance in Japanese culture, it is considered an auspicious number. Rooted in an ancient form of a natural science called Onmyodo, based on the Chinese principles of Yin & Yang and the use of five elements; form of a natural science called Onmyodo, based on the Chinese principles of Yin & Yang and the use of five elements; water, wood, fire, earth, and metal. The same elements of fundamental importance, are essential in achieving the highest level of water, wood, fire, earth, and metal. The same elements of fundamental importance, are essential in achieving the highest level of metalworking, this is the reason why many Japanese blacksmiths believe the number five to be their lucky number.

We explained the importance of the number 5 in our first episode. Each episode embodied one of the five elements water, wood, fire, earth, and metal. Not centering around it but allowing it Each episode embodied one of the five elements water, wood, fire, earth, and metal. Not centering around it but allowing it to always be present through the episode's narrative, structure, and feel.