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The Heike Story

2022Show1 season11 episodesTV-14

AnimationDrama
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

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  • You need an uplifting mood

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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The Heike Story episodes

1 season · 11 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Heike ni Arazareba Hito ni Arazu, 7.8
  2. S1 E2 Shaba no Eiga wa Yume no Yume, 7.4
  3. S1 E3 Shishigatani no Inbou, 7.6
  4. S1 E4 Mumon no Sata, 7.7
  5. S1 E5 Hashi Kassen, 7.1
  6. S1 E6 Miyako Utsuri, 7.0
  7. S1 E7 Kiyomori, Shisu, 7.3
  8. S1 E8 Miyako Ochi, 7.4
  9. S1 E9 Heike Nagaruru, 8.1
  10. S1 E10 Dan-no-ura, 7.9
  11. S1 E11 Shogyô Mujô, 8.5

Cast

24 of 95 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Naoko Yamada, Takayoshi Nagatomo, Ai Yukimura
Written by
Reiko Yoshida, Hideo Furukawa
Produced by
Choi Eun-young, Shinichi Nakamura, Fumie Takeuchi
Music by
Kensuke Ushio

Everyone

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Facts

January 13, 2022 · March 24, 2022 · Ended

First aired
January 13, 2022
Last aired
March 24, 2022
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 11 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
China, Japan
Available in
112 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Heike Story?"

Questions about The Heike Story

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Heike Story?

Crunchyroll

In the United States, The Heike Story streams on Crunchyroll. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 111 other countries.

Is The Heike Story worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.5).

Is The Heike Story okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch The Heike Story?

4 h

About 4 hours: 11 episodes in 1 season of about 23 minutes each, aired from 2022 to 2022.

Will I feel good after watching The Heike Story?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for melancholy and 9 for bleakness, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is The Heike Story in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.