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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Air Date: 2022-01-13
The Taira clan, also known as the Heike, has reached unprecedented power and influence in Japan. Through strange and ...
Air Date: 2022-01-20
Shigemori rushes to deal with the fallout of Kiyomori's assault on the regent. As Biwa spends more time with Shigemor...
Air Date: 2022-01-27
After the passage of several years, Biwa catches up with a friend. A clash with the Enryakuji monks bodes ill for the...
Air Date: 2022-02-03
Tokuko finally carries Emperor Takakura's child. The prospect of an emperor from the Taira lineage is a happy tiding,...
Air Date: 2022-02-10
Shigemori's passing hits Kiyomori hard. However, with Shigemori gone, no one is left to stand up to Kiyomori, leaving...
Air Date: 2022-02-17
Kiyomori moves the capital to Fukuhara, a new figure moves against the Heike, and Koremori is charged with leading th...
Air Date: 2022-02-24
The capital is moved back to present-day Kyoto.Amidst the political turmoil the move ignites, Biwa and the others are...
Air Date: 2022-03-03
Having been kicked out of her home, Biwa sets off on a journey for clues about her mother. The Heike's military chall...
Air Date: 2022-03-10
A chance encounter leads Biwa to her mother. The Heike take refuge in Dazaifu, but their respite is cut short.
Air Date: 2022-03-24
Having discovered her purpose, Biwa returns to the Heike to witness events play out. The final clash between the Heik...
Air Date: 2022-03-24
Biwa witnesses the final clash between the Heike and the Genji. In the aftermath, Biwa sets out to tell the Heike's s...