The Heike Story

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1x1
If You Don't Belong to the Heike, You Won't Be a Person
Episode overview
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.
1x2
The Glory of the Corrupt World Is a Dream in a Dream
Episode overview
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.
1x3
Shishigatani Incident
Episode overview
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.
1x4
Unwritten Affair
Episode overview
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.
1x5
Bridge Battle
Episode overview
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.
1x6
City Transition
Episode overview
Kiyomori moves the capital to Fukuhara, a new figure moves against the Heike, and Koremori is charged with leading the counterattack.
1x7
Kiyomori, Dies
Episode overview
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.
1x8
Leaving the Capital
Episode overview
Having been kicked out of her home, Biwa sets off on a journey for clues about her mother. The Heike's military challenges continue.
1x9
Heike Flowing
Episode overview
A chance encounter leads Biwa to her mother. The Heike take refuge in Dazaifu, but their respite is cut short.
1x10
Dan-no-ura
Episode overview
Having discovered her purpose, Biwa returns to the Heike to witness events play out. The final clash between the Heike and the Genji approaches.
1x11
The Impermanence of Worldly Things
Episode overview
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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