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The Heike Story ·平家物語

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.

Animation

Drama

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

The Heike Story ·平家物語

Animation

Drama

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Created By
First Aired on: Jan 13, 2022
Popularity: 23.9288: 24 votes
Networks: (JP)
Production: Science SARU (JP)Asmik Ace (JP)Fuji Television Network (JP)bilibili (CN)Pony Canyon (JP)dentsu (JP)BS Fuji (JP)
Status: Ended: Show Ended

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 11 episodes

Season 1

Aired 3 years ago

11 Episodes

Episode 1If You Don't Belong to the Heike, You Won't Be a Person23 min
The 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.
Episode 2The Glory of the Corrupt World Is a Dream in a Dream23 min
Shigemori 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.
Episode 3Shishigatani Incident23 min
After 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.
Episode 4Unwritten Affair23 min
Tokuko 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.
Episode 5Bridge Battle23 min
Shigemori's passing hits Kiyomori hard. However, with Shigemori gone, no one is left to stand up to Kiyomori, leaving his whims and ambitions unchecked.