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The Tale of Genji

1991 – 1992Show1 season2 episodes

Drama
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6

Summary

The life of Prince Hikaru Genji, who was nicknamed "Shining" by people for his dazzling noble beauty. Based on the novel "The Tale of Genji" by Murasaki Shikibu.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Cast

16 of 16 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Shin'ichi Kamoshita
Written by
Sugako Hashida, Murasaki Shikibu
Produced by
Fukuko Ishii
Music by
Hirooki Ogawa, Bob Sakuma

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 27, 1991 · January 3, 1992 · Ended

First aired
December 27, 1991
Last aired
January 3, 1992
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 2 episodes
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Tale of Genji worth watching?"

Questions about The Tale of Genji

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Tale of Genji worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 5.6).

Is The Tale of Genji good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Tale of Genji plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Tale of Genji in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.