Shin Heike Monogatari (1972)
Original title: 新・平家物語
Shin Heike Monogatari is a 1972 Japanese-language drama series. It stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Michiyo Aratama and Ayako Wakao.
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.
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What is Shin Heike Monogatari about?
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.
When was Shin Heike Monogatari released?
Shin Heike Monogatari was released on 2 January 1972.
How many episodes does Shin Heike Monogatari have?
Shin Heike Monogatari has 52 episodes across 1 seasons.