The Heike Story
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.
Episodes
1If You Don't Belong to the Heike, You Won't Be a Person
23 minJan 13, 2022
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.
2The Glory of the Corrupt World Is a Dream in a Dream
23 minJan 20, 2022
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.
3Shishigatani Incident
23 minJan 27, 2022
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.
4Unwritten Affair
23 minFeb 3, 2022
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.
5Bridge Battle
23 minFeb 10, 2022
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.
6City Transition
23 minFeb 17, 2022
Kiyomori moves the capital to Fukuhara, a new figure moves against the Heike, and Koremori is charged with leading the counterattack.
7Kiyomori, Dies
23 minFeb 24, 2022
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.
8Leaving the Capital
23 minMar 3, 2022
Having been kicked out of her home, Biwa sets off on a journey for clues about her mother. The Heike's military challenges continue.
9Heike Flowing
23 minMar 10, 2022
A chance encounter leads Biwa to her mother. The Heike take refuge in Dazaifu, but their respite is cut short.
10Dan-no-ura
23 minMar 24, 2022
Having discovered her purpose, Biwa returns to the Heike to witness events play out. The final clash between the Heike and the Genji approaches.
11The Impermanence of Worldly Things
23 minMar 24, 2022
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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