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The Heike Story — Season 1

Episodes

  • E01 If You Don't Belong to the Heike, You Won't Be a Person

    ★ 5.0

    Jan 13, 2022 · 23m

    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.

  • E02 The Glory of the Corrupt World Is a Dream in a Dream

    ★ 7.0

    Jan 20, 2022 · 23m

    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.

  • E03 Shishigatani Incident

    ★ 1.0

    Jan 27, 2022 · 23m

    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.

  • E04 Unwritten Affair

    Feb 3, 2022 · 23m

    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.

  • E05 Bridge Battle

    ★ 1.0

    Feb 10, 2022 · 23m

    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.

  • E06 City Transition

    ★ 4.0

    Feb 17, 2022 · 23m

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

  • E07 Kiyomori, Dies

    Feb 24, 2022 · 23m

    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.

  • E08 Leaving the Capital

    Mar 3, 2022 · 23m

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

  • E09 Heike Flowing

    ★ 2.0

    Mar 10, 2022 · 23m

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

  • E10 Dan-no-ura

    Mar 24, 2022 · 23m

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

  • E11 The Impermanence of Worldly Things

    Mar 24, 2022 · 23m

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