The Heike Story
The Heike Story
The Heike Story
Animation
Drama
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Overview
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.
Status: Ended
First Air Date: 2022-01-13
Runtime: 0h 23m
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
Top Cast
Aoi Yuuki
Aoi Yuuki
Biwa (voice)
Takahiro Sakurai
Takahiro Sakurai
Shigemori (voice)
Tessyo Genda
Tessyo Genda
Kiyomori (voice)
Saori Hayami
Saori Hayami
Tokuko (voice)
Shigeru Chiba
Shigeru Chiba
Emperor Go-Shirakawa (voice)
Kikuko Inoue
Kikuko Inoue
Tokiko (voice)
Miyu Irino
Miyu Irino
Koremori (voice)
Yumiko Kobayashi
Yumiko Kobayashi
Young Sukemori (voice)
Nobuhiko Okamoto
Nobuhiko Okamoto
Sukemori (voice)
Natsuki Hanae
Natsuki Hanae
Kiyotsune (voice)
Ayumu Murase
Ayumu Murase
Atsumori (voice)
Koutaro Nishiyama
Koutaro Nishiyama
Emperor Takakura (voice)
Official Videos
Official Trailer
Official Trailer
Official Anime Trailer
Official Anime Trailer
Episodes - Season 1
If You Don't Belong to the Heike, You Won't Be a Person
If You Don't Belong to the Heike, You Won't Be a Person
Episode 1
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.
The Glory of the Corrupt World Is a Dream in a Dream
The Glory of the Corrupt World Is a Dream in a Dream
Episode 2
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.
Shishigatani Incident
Shishigatani Incident
Episode 3
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.
Unwritten Affair
Unwritten Affair
Episode 4
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.
Bridge Battle
Bridge Battle
Episode 5
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.
City Transition
City Transition
Episode 6
Kiyomori moves the capital to Fukuhara, a new figure moves against the Heike, and Koremori is charged with leading the counterattack.
Kiyomori, Dies
Kiyomori, Dies
Episode 7
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.
Leaving the Capital
Leaving the Capital
Episode 8
Having been kicked out of her home, Biwa sets off on a journey for clues about her mother. The Heike's military challenges continue.
Heike Flowing
Heike Flowing
Episode 9
A chance encounter leads Biwa to her mother. The Heike take refuge in Dazaifu, but their respite is cut short.
Dan-no-ura
Dan-no-ura
Episode 10
Having discovered her purpose, Biwa returns to the Heike to witness events play out. The final clash between the Heike and the Genji approaches.
The Impermanence of Worldly Things
The Impermanence of Worldly Things
Episode 11
Biwa witnesses the final clash between the Heike and the Genji. In the aftermath, Biwa sets out to tell the Heike's story.
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