Series
The Heike Story
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A young orphan named Biwa is taken in by the powerful Taira Clan—also known as the Heike—after their leader witnesses her extraordinary psychic abilities. Unfortunately, what she predicts is a future of bloodshed, violence, and civil war. Inspired by the 12th-century epic tale Heike Monogatari.
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Seasons & episodes
1If You Don't Belong to the Heike, You Won't Be a Person13 Jan 2022 · 23m · ★ 5.0The Taira clan, also known as the Heike, has reached unprecedented power and influence in Japan. Through strange and terrible circumstances, a biwa-playing girl finds herself enmeshed in the story of their political strife.
2The Glory of the Corrupt World Is a Dream in a Dream20 Jan 2022 · 23m · ★ 7.0Shigemori rushes to deal with the fallout of Kiyomori's assault on the regent. As Biwa spends more time with Shigemori's family, she begins to open up.
3Shishigatani Incident27 Jan 2022 · 23m · ★ 1.0After the passage of several years, Biwa catches up with a friend. A clash with the Enryakuji monks bodes ill for the Heike, and Shigemori is compelled to take drastic action to restrain Kiyomori.
4Unwritten Affair3 Feb 2022 · 23mTokuko finally carries Emperor Takakura's child. The prospect of an emperor from the Taira lineage is a happy tiding, but the prospect of Kiyomori's tightening grip on power bodes ill.
5Bridge Battle10 Feb 2022 · 23m · ★ 1.0Shigemori's passing hits Kiyomori hard. However, with Shigemori gone, no one is left to stand up to Kiyomori, leaving his whims and ambitions unchecked.
6City Transition17 Feb 2022 · 23m · ★ 4.0Kiyomori moves the capital to Fukuhara, a new figure moves against the Heike, and Koremori is charged with leading the counterattack.
7Kiyomori, Dies24 Feb 2022 · 23mThe capital is moved back to present-day Kyoto.Amidst the political turmoil the move ignites, Biwa and the others are shaken by unexpected deaths.
8Leaving the Capital3 Mar 2022 · 23mHaving been kicked out of her home, Biwa sets off on a journey for clues about her mother. The Heike's military challenges continue.
9Heike Flowing10 Mar 2022 · 23m · ★ 2.0A chance encounter leads Biwa to her mother. The Heike take refuge in Dazaifu, but their respite is cut short.
10Dan-no-ura24 Mar 2022 · 23mHaving discovered her purpose, Biwa returns to the Heike to witness events play out. The final clash between the Heike and the Genji approaches.
11The Impermanence of Worldly Things24 Mar 2022 · 23mBiwa witnesses the final clash between the Heike and the Genji. In the aftermath, Biwa sets out to tell the Heike's story.
Details
- First aired
- 13 Jan 2022
- Last aired
- 24 Mar 2022
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- Japanese
- Network
- Fuji TV
- Episodes
- 11
- Votes
- 31 on TMDB
Cast
Aoi YuukiBiwa (voice)
Takahiro SakuraiTaira no Shigemori (voice)
Saori HayamiTaira no Tokuko (voice)
Miyu IrinoTaira no Koremori (voice)
Nobuhiko OkamotoTaira no Sukemori (voice)
Natsuki HanaeTaira no Kiyotsune (voice)
Tessyo GendaTaira no Kiyomori (voice)
Kikuko InoueTaira no Tokiko (voice)
Nobuyuki HiyamaTaira no Munemori (voice)
Subaru KimuraTaira no Tomomori (voice)
Yu MiyazakiTaira no Shigehira (voice)
Shigeru ChibaEmperor Go-Shirakawa (voice)
Koutaro NishiyamaEmperor Takakura (voice)
Miyuki SatouEmperor Antoku (voice)
