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The Heike Story

The Heike Story
★ 7.3/10•2022•23m•TV-14•Animation•Drama•Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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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.

StatusEnded
Runtime23m
LanguageJA
First Air DateJan 13, 2022

Episodes

Episode 1 - If You Don't Belong to the Heike, You Won't Be a PersonE123m

If You Don't Belong to the Heike, You Won't Be a Person

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.

Jan 13, 2022

Episode 2 - The Glory of the Corrupt World Is a Dream in a DreamE223m

The Glory of the Corrupt World Is a Dream in a Dream

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.

Jan 20, 2022

Episode 3 - Shishigatani IncidentE323m

Shishigatani Incident

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.

Jan 27, 2022

Episode 4 - Unwritten AffairE423m

Unwritten Affair

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.

Feb 3, 2022

Episode 5 - Bridge BattleE523m

Bridge Battle

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.

Feb 10, 2022

Episode 6 - City TransitionE623m

City Transition

Kiyomori moves the capital to Fukuhara, a new figure moves against the Heike, and Koremori is charged with leading the counterattack.

Feb 17, 2022

Episode 7 - Kiyomori, DiesE723m

Kiyomori, Dies

The capital is moved back to present-day Kyoto.Amidst the political turmoil the move ignites, Biwa and the others are shaken by unexpected deaths.

Feb 24, 2022

Episode 8 - Leaving the CapitalE823m

Leaving the Capital

Having been kicked out of her home, Biwa sets off on a journey for clues about her mother. The Heike's military challenges continue.

Mar 3, 2022

Episode 9 - Heike FlowingE923m

Heike Flowing

A chance encounter leads Biwa to her mother. The Heike take refuge in Dazaifu, but their respite is cut short.

Mar 10, 2022

Episode 10 - Dan-no-uraE1023m

Dan-no-ura

Having discovered her purpose, Biwa returns to the Heike to witness events play out. The final clash between the Heike and the Genji approaches.

Mar 24, 2022

Episode 11 - The Impermanence of Worldly ThingsE1123m

The Impermanence of Worldly Things

Biwa witnesses the final clash between the Heike and the Genji. In the aftermath, Biwa sets out to tell the Heike's story.

Mar 24, 2022

Actors

Aoi Yuki

Aoi Yuki

Biwa (voice)

Takahiro Sakurai

Takahiro Sakurai

Taira no Shigemori (voice)

Saori Hayami

Saori Hayami

Taira no Tokuko (voice)

Miyu Irino

Miyu Irino

Taira no Koremori (voice)

Nobuhiko Okamoto

Nobuhiko Okamoto

Taira no Sukemori (voice)

Natsuki Hanae

Natsuki Hanae

Taira no Kiyotsune (voice)

Tessyo Genda

Tessyo Genda

Taira no Kiyomori (voice)

Kikuko Inoue

Kikuko Inoue

Taira no Tokiko (voice)

Nobuyuki Hiyama

Nobuyuki Hiyama

Taira no Munemori (voice)

Subaru Kimura

Subaru Kimura

Taira no Tomomori (voice)

Yu Miyazaki

Yu Miyazaki

Taira no Shigehira (voice)

Shigeru Chiba

Shigeru Chiba

Emperor Go-Shirakawa (voice)

Koutaro Nishiyama

Koutaro Nishiyama

Emperor Takakura (voice)

Miyuki Satou

Miyuki Satou

Emperor Antoku (voice)

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