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The Heike Story

The Heike Story

A story of a prayer that transcends 800 years

TV-142022•23m•7.3/10
AnimationDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy

Ratings

🎬TMDb
7.3/10(27)

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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Production

Science SARU, Asmik Ace, Fuji Television Network, bilibili, Pony Canyon, dentsu, BS Fuji

Language

JA

Status

Ended

First Aired

January 13, 2022

Last Aired

March 24, 2022

Networks

Fuji TV

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Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
If You Don't Belong to the Heike, You Won't Be a Person
E1
If You Don't Belong to the Heike, You Won't Be a Person
Air date: 2022-01-13
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
E2
The Glory of the Corrupt World Is a Dream in a Dream
Air date: 2022-01-20
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
E3
Shishigatani Incident
Air date: 2022-01-27
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
E4
Unwritten Affair
Air date: 2022-02-03
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
E5
Bridge Battle
Air date: 2022-02-10
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
E6
City Transition
Air date: 2022-02-17
Kiyomori moves the capital to Fukuhara, a new figure moves against the Heike, and Koremori is charged with leading the counterattack.
Kiyomori, Dies
E7
Kiyomori, Dies
Air date: 2022-02-24
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
E8
Leaving the Capital
Air date: 2022-03-03
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
E9
Heike Flowing
Air date: 2022-03-10
A chance encounter leads Biwa to her mother. The Heike take refuge in Dazaifu, but their respite is cut short.
Dan-no-ura
E10
Dan-no-ura
Air date: 2022-03-24
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
E11
The Impermanence of Worldly Things
Air date: 2022-03-24
Biwa witnesses the final clash between the Heike and the Genji. In the aftermath, Biwa sets out to tell the Heike's story.

Cast

Aoi Yuuki

Aoi Yuuki

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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