The Heike Story (2021)

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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.

IMDb rating: 7.5 (695 votes)
Episode average: 7.6 +0.1 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Crunchyroll
Language: JA
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Seasons

Season 1 (2021)

7.62 avg 11 episodes 7.8 → 8.5 23 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Heike ni Arazareba Hito ni Arazu	7.8	74
2	Shaba no Eiga wa Yume no Yume	7.4	64
3	Shishigatani no Inbou	7.6	58
4	Mumon no Sata	7.7	52
5	Hashi Kassen	7.1	48
6	Miyako Utsuri	7.0	49
7	Kiyomori, Shisu	7.3	47
8	Miyako Ochi	7.4	47
9	Heike Nagaruru	8.1	54
10	Dan-no-ura	7.9	51
11	Shogyô Mujô	8.5	54