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The Heike Story

The Heike Story

The Heike Story

2022 1 Seasons 11 Episodes ⭐ 7.3 Animation Drama Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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.

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.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

If You Don't Belong to the Heike, You Won't Be a Person

The Taira clan, also known as the Heike, has reached unprecedented power and influence in Japan. Through strange and ter

EP 2

The Glory of the Corrupt World Is a Dream in a Dream

Shigemori rushes to deal with the fallout of Kiyomori's assault on the regent. As Biwa spends more time with Shigemori's

EP 3

Shishigatani Incident

After the passage of several years, Biwa catches up with a friend. A clash with the Enryakuji monks bodes ill for the He

EP 4

Unwritten Affair

Tokuko finally carries Emperor Takakura's child. The prospect of an emperor from the Taira lineage is a happy tiding, bu

EP 5

Bridge Battle

Shigemori's passing hits Kiyomori hard. However, with Shigemori gone, no one is left to stand up to Kiyomori, leaving hi

EP 6

City Transition

Kiyomori moves the capital to Fukuhara, a new figure moves against the Heike, and Koremori is charged with leading the c

EP 7

Kiyomori, Dies

The capital is moved back to present-day Kyoto.Amidst the political turmoil the move ignites, Biwa and the others are sh

EP 8

Leaving the Capital

Having been kicked out of her home, Biwa sets off on a journey for clues about her mother. The Heike's military challeng

EP 9

Heike Flowing

A chance encounter leads Biwa to her mother. The Heike take refuge in Dazaifu, but their respite is cut short.

EP 10

Dan-no-ura

Having discovered her purpose, Biwa returns to the Heike to witness events play out. The final clash between the Heike a

EP 11

The Impermanence of Worldly Things

Biwa witnesses the final clash between the Heike and the Genji. In the aftermath, Biwa sets out to tell the Heike's stor

Popular 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)