The Heike Story

Season 1

TV-14

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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11 Episodes

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 PersonThe 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 DreamShigemori 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 IncidentAfter 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 AffairTokuko 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 BattleShigemori's half brother, takes control of the Heike, supported by his younger brothers Tomomori and Shigehira, while Kiyomori withdraws to Fukuhara. Meanwhile, Tokuko's son, the heir of her husband Norihito, is now healthy and growing.
City Transition
E6
City TransitionKiyomori moves the capital to Fukuhara, a new figure moves against the Heike, and Koremori is charged with leading the counterattack.
Kiyomori, Dies
E7
Kiyomori, DiesUnder political pressure, Kiyomori moves the capital back to Kyoto, but he is suspected of planning an attack on his enemies. Meanwhile, Emperor Takakura, formerly Prince Norihito, is ill, with Tokuko faithfully staying by his side.
Leaving the Capital
E8
Leaving the CapitalUnder political pressure, Kiyomori moves the capital back to Kyoto, but he is suspected of planning an attack on his enemies. Meanwhile, Emperor Takakura, formerly Prince Norihito, is ill, with Tokuko faithfully staying by his side.
Heike Flowing
E9
Heike FlowingBiwa is taken in by three young shirabyoshi while Yoshinaka's troops run rampant in the capital, looting and pillaging as they please. Retired Emperor Go-Shirakawa returns to the capital with Yoshinaka's armies.
Dan-no-ura
E10
Dan-no-uraHaving 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 ThingsBiwa witnesses the final clash between the Heike and the Genji. In the aftermath, Biwa sets out to tell the Heike's story.