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Shin Heike Monogatari

1972·Show
52Episodes in1Season
70
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle7
  • Violence6

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, politics, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Complexity9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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Set at the end of the 12th century when several wars for control of Japan disrupted a long era of peace, this tale of "Heike" (another name for the Taira clan) focuses on Taira Kiyomori who fights alongside other members of his clan to at first successfully overcome the Minamoto clan and their bid for power. Battles and intrigue abound, as the puppet Emperor and Buddhist monks take sides in the power struggle. At issue is Kiyomori's parentage, not an unusual problem for the nobility in that era where clandestine liaisons among courtiers and the upper classes were common.
Epic Historical DramaFeudal Japan WarfarePolitical IntrigueClan RivalriesPower StrugglesBiographical ElementsSlow-Burn NarrativeRich World ImmersionGrand Scale

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Is Shin Heike Monogatari worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Shin Heike Monogatari rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does Shin Heike Monogatari have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 52 episodes of about 45 minutes each.

Is Shin Heike Monogatari based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

When did Shin Heike Monogatari air?

It ran from 1972 to 1972 and has ended.

What language is Shin Heike Monogatari in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.