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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kiyomori moves the capital to Fukuhara, a new figure moves against the Heike, and Koremori is charged with leading the counterattack.
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.
Having been kicked out of her home, Biwa sets off on a journey for clues about her mother. The Heike's military challenges continue.
A chance encounter leads Biwa to her mother. The Heike take refuge in Dazaifu, but their respite is cut short.
Having discovered her purpose, Biwa returns to the Heike to witness events play out. The final clash between the Heike and the Genji approaches.
Biwa witnesses the final clash between the Heike and the Genji. In the aftermath, Biwa sets out to tell the Heike's story.
The cast behind this title
Aoi Yuuki
Biwa (voice)
Takahiro Sakurai
Taira no Shigemori (voice)
Saori Hayami
Taira no Tokuko (voice)
Miyu Irino
Taira no Koremori (voice)
Nobuhiko Okamoto
Taira no Sukemori (voice)
Natsuki Hanae
Taira no Kiyotsune (voice)
Tessyo Genda
Taira no Kiyomori (voice)
Kikuko Inoue
Taira no Tokiko (voice)
Nobuyuki Hiyama
Taira no Munemori (voice)
Subaru Kimura
Taira no Tomomori (voice)
Yu Miyazaki
Taira no Shigehira (voice)
Shigeru Chiba
Emperor Go-Shirakawa (voice)
Koutaro Nishiyama
Emperor Takakura (voice)
Miyuki Satou
Emperor Antoku (voice)
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