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The Taira clan, also known as the Heike, holds immense authority over Japan. When a young girl, gifted with an odd eye that allows her to see the future, foolishly disrespects the clan, her father pays the price of her crime with his life. Soon after, as fate would have it, Taira no Shigemori—the eldest son of the clan leader—stumbles upon the same unfortunate girl, who now calls herself "Biwa." Biwa informs him that the downfall of the Heike is imminent. After learning of the great injustice Biwa suffered at the Heike's hands, Shigemori vows to take her in and care for her rather than let her be killed.
In an era of rising military tension, the Heike are in the midst of a cunning struggle f...
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Is The Heike Story based on real history?
Yes, it is an adaptation of the "Tale of the Heike," a classic Japanese epic that chronicles the historical rise and fall of the Taira clan during the Genpei War. The anime closely follows the 12th-century conflict between the Taira (Heike) and Minamoto clans.
Who is the blind musician girl in The Heike Story?
The main character is Biwa, a young girl with a special eye that allows her to see the future, who travels as a Biwa hoshi (lute-playing storyteller). She witnesses the tragic events surrounding the Heike clan after her father is executed for disrespecting them.
Where can I stream The Heike Story?
The Heike Story is available for streaming exclusively on Crunchyroll. It was released as a special digital premiere on the platform in 2021 before its Japanese television broadcast.
Who directed the anime The Heike Story?
The series was directed by Naoko Yamada at the studio Science SARU. Yamada is highly acclaimed for her previous directorial work on "A Silent Voice" and "K-On!", bringing a highly emotional and artistic touch to the historical epic.
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