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EP 1

Two Fathers (ふたりの父)

In 1118 in Kyoto amid the time of confusion, Taira no Tadamori, the heir of the Taira clan, spends days doing dirty work

EP 2

The Villain Takeheita (無頼の高平太)

Heita, after reaching adulthood, wanders around gambling parlors being frustrated with his ironic fate of having two fat

EP 3

Son of Two Clans (源平の御曹司)

Heita, renamed as Kiyomori, spends days fighting against pirates in the Seto Inland Sea and restoring stolen food to fis

EP 4

Court Assassination (殿上の闇討ち)

Tadamori becomes the first samurai granted a title which allows him to enter the Imperial Palace in recognition of his l

EP 5

Crush the Pirates (海賊討伐)

In 1135 at the Imperial Court, aristocrats are discussing countermeasures against pirates who are raising havoc in the S

EP 6

The Pirate King of the Western Seas (西海の海賊王)

Amid the battle against the pirates, Taira no Moriyasu gets seriously hurt from protecting Kiyomori, and the Taira clan

EP 7

The Unshining Prince (光らない君)

The Taira clan finally succeeds in subduing the pirates, however, Tadamori is not granted the rank equal to the aristocr

EP 8

Currency and the Minister (宋銭と内大臣)

In 1136, Kiyomori learns that Tadamori is illegally trading with Sung and keeps it secret from the Imperial Court. Meanw

EP 9

The Two Outcasts (ふたりのはみだし者)

In 1138, Akiko gave birth to her and Kiyomori's first child—a baby boy. Now, an heir was born to the Heike family heir

EP 10

Norikiyo's Fall (義清散る)

Tamako (Empress Dowager Taiken), wife of the retired Emperor Toba, gets upset and clutches at Nariko for bringing up unf

EP 11

A Monster's Tears (もののけの涙)

Emperor Sutoku falls into Nariko's trap and passes the throne to Emperor Konoe, the son of Nariko and the retired Empero

EP 12

A Fateful Reunion (宿命の再会)

In 1145, Tamako, who has become a Buddhist nun, is struck down by a serious illness. The retired Emperor Toba loses his

EP 13

The Gion Incident (祇園闘乱事件)

In 1147, when Kiyomori and the members of the Taira family visit Gion Shrine to pray for the prosperity of the Taira fam

EP 14

Iemori Rises (家盛決起)

Kiyomori, after being released, faces scolding from his younger brother, Iemori, who flatly says that Kiyomori's behavio

EP 15

Chaos in the Clan (嵐の中の一門)

Iemori falls into Yorinaga's trap and dies from falling off his horse, which strongly shakes the Taira family. Tadamori,

EP 16

Goodbye, Father (さらば父上)

While the internal power struggle within the Fujiwara family is heating up, Tadamori, who has been promoted after comple

EP 17

The Heike’s Leader (平氏の棟梁)

In 1153 after the death of Tadamori, Kiyomori officially becomes the head of the Taira family, however, he starts to dou

EP 18

Emperor Go-Shirakawa (誕生、後白河帝)

In 1154, as the reigning Emperor Konoe's illness worsens, the retired Emperor Toba regrets and wonders if the cause of i

EP 19

Toba's Will (鳥羽院の遺言)

Prince Masahito ascends the throne and becomes Emperor Go-Shirakawa, which throws the Imperial Court into chaos. Meanwhi

EP 20

Prior Night's Decision (前夜の決断)

In 1156, the former Emperor Sutoku and Yorinaga similarly oppressed, join together. Shinzei puts the two under suspicion

EP 21

he Hogen Rebellion (保元の乱)

On the late night of July 10, 1156, military meetings are held at both sides, the former Emperor Sutoku and the reigning

EP 22

The Price of the Victory (勝利の代償)

The Hogen Rebellion finally comes to an end with the victory of the Emperor Go-Shirakawa side. Yorinaga, who is seriousl

EP 23

Killing My Uncle (叔父を斬る)

Kiyomori and Yoshitomo are respectively ordered to cut off Tadamasa and Tameyoshi's heads by Shinzei who has now come to

EP 24

Kiyomori’s First (清盛の大一番)

Shinzei, who is actively engaged in political events, sends Kiyomori to Chinzei to raise money by collecting unpaid taxe

EP 25

Unfulfilled Dreams (見果てぬ夢)

Yoshitomo feels chagrined at remaining in his low status, while Kiyomori is climbing up the ladder of success. Yoritomo,

EP 26

Heiji Rebellion (平治の乱)

In 1159, Yoshitomo finally decides to join hands with Nobuyori and rises in revolt against Shinzei--the Heiji Rebellion.

EP 27

A Fated Showdown (宿命の対決)

Kiyomori declares his intention to show his obedience to Nobuyori instead of taking an immediate action against him, whi

EP 28

A Friend’s Son, A Friend’s Wife (友の子、友の妻)

Yoshitomo, who was defeated by Kiyomori, flees eastward but ends up being alone with Masakiyo, Yoshitomo's foster brothe

EP 29

Shigeko's Wedding (滋子の婚礼)

In 1160, Kiyomori is finally granted the long-sought rank which equals to that of an aristocrat, and many within the Tai

EP 30

The Heike's Sutra (平家納経)

In 1161, the retired Emperor Sutoku, who has been exiled to Sanuki where he is now living a quiet life, writes a hand-co

EP 31

Prisoner in Izu (伊豆の流人)

It is 1164, Yoritomo, who was exiled five years ago by Kiyomori, has now turned 18 and lives with his retainer in Izu. M

EP 32

Chief Minister for 100 Days (百日の太政大臣)

In 1166, Kiyomori becomes the first samurai who reaches the position of a Major Counselor at the Imperial Court. Althoug

EP 33

Kiyomori's 50th Birthday (清盛、五十の宴)

In 1167, Kiyomori becomes the Chief Minister of the Imperial Court. At the celebration of Kiyomori's 50th birthday, aris

EP 34

Shirakawa's Message (白河院の伝言)

In 1168, Kiyomori is struck down by a febrile illness, which shakes not only the Taira family but also the Imperial Cour

EP 35

Fukuhara, my Capital (わが都、福原)

After recovering from his illness, Kiyomori enters the Buddhist priesthood with his wife Tokiko. Kiyomori decides to mov

EP 36

A Great Man's Shadow (巨人の影)

While Kiyomori moves to Fukuhara, entrusting Kyoto to his heir Shigemori, the retired Emperor Go-Shirakawa enters the Bu

EP 37

The Riding Incident (殿下乗合事件)

In 1170, Kiyomori invites the cloistered Emperor Go-Shirakawa to Fukuhara where he arranges a meeting between Go-Shiraka

EP 38

Not a Heike, Not a Person (平家にあらずんば人にあらず)

In July 1171, Kiyomori succeeds in marrying off his daughter, Tokuko, to Emperor Takakura, thanks to the hospitality he

EP 39

Usagimaru Mortified (兎丸無念)

In 1172 in Fukuhara, Kiyomori with the backing of the cloistered Emperor Go-Shirakawa steadily advances construction wor

EP 40

A Short Song (はかなき歌)

In 1174 in Fukuhara, Japan-Sung trade has already started. Kiyomori advises the cloistered Emperor Go-Shirakawa and Shig

EP 41

How the Dice Rolls (賽（さい）の目の行方)

In 1177, Saiko's son gets into a skirmish with Buddhist monks at a temple on Mt. Hakusan, and the incident escalates int

EP 42

Shishigatani Conspiracy (鹿ヶ谷の陰謀)

Kiyomori receives secret information that the cloistered Emperor Go-Shirakawa and his aides, including Narichika and Sai

EP 43

Loyalty or Filial Piety (忠と孝のはざまで)

Narichika, who has been exiled by Kiyomori, dies from starvation. Shigemori becomes worn down by the passing of his brot

EP 44

The view from there (そこからの眺め)

Shigemori, who has been suffering from anxiety of being caught between the cloistered Emperor Go-Shirakawa and Kiyomori,

EP 45

Prince Mochihito's Command (以仁王の令旨)

Kiyomori launches a coup d'etat by placing the cloistered Emperor Go-Shirakawa under confinement, and finally becomes th

EP 46

Yoritomo Rebels (頼朝挙兵)

Learning Prince Mochihito's plot, Kiyomori bursts in anger and captures Mochihito and his followers. While Kiyomori enfo

EP 47

Defeat of fate (宿命の敗北)

In 1180, Kiyomori commands his followers to defeat Yoritomo under the name of the former Emperor Takakura. Although Yori

EP 48

Illusionary Capital (幻の都)

After the loss in the Battle of Fujikawa, Kiyomori reluctantly gives in to Munemori's tearful appeal for restoring the c

EP 49

When the Game Ends (双六が終わるとき)

Early in the following year in 1181, ill feelings towards the Taira family spread across the country. Meanwhile, the for

EP 50

Were we Born to Play? (遊びをせんとや生まれけむ)

Kiyomori is struck down by a febrile illness. Kiyomori appears before Saigyo, formerly named Norikiyo, as a wraith, and

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