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Dear Radiance
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Dear Radiance (2024)

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Murasaki Shikibu (Yoshitaka Yuriko), the heroine of this story, wrote the bestseller 'The Tale of Genji,' transcending a thousand years during the Heian period. She weaves the story of Hikaru Genji, fueled by her love for Fujiwara no Michinaga (Emoto Tasuku), with her hidden passion and incomparable imagination. It is a tale of a woman who lived with unchanging love in an ever-changing world. (From TV JAPAN)

Yoshitsune
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Yoshitsune (2005)

7.3

Yoshitsune is a Japanese television drama series originally broadcast between 9 January and 11 December 2005, with a three-part special compilation being aired from 24 December to 25 December 2005. The 44th Taiga Drama, the original work is by Miyao Tomiko, screenplay by Kaneko Narito and starring Hideaki Takizawa.

Taira no Kiyomori
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Taira no Kiyomori (2013)

7.2

Villain or hero, Taira no Kiyomori changed Japanese history forever 900 years ago. Without ever knowing his real father, Kiyomori was raised as a samurai. Together with his stepfather, he wiped out piracy along Japan's western coast, becoming a full-fledged warrior samurai. In an age when samurai were looked down on as members of the lower class, Kiyomori was skillful at winning the hearts and minds of the people. By rounding up surrendered pirates and achieving other successes, Kiyomori eventually became the de facto ruler of Japan.

The Heike Story
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The Heike Story (2021)

7.5
TV_14

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.

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The 13 Lords of the Shogun
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The 13 Lords of the Shogun (2022)

7.6

Kaze to kumo to Niji to deals with the Heian period in Japan. Based on Chōgorō Kaionji`s novels Taira no Masakado and Umi to Kaze to Niji to. The drama was made by Go Kato`s request. The story chronicles the life of Taira no Masakado . The story begins with Masakado′s childhood. Masakado happens to meet Fujiwara no Hidesato, and he thinks that he want to be great Samurai like Hidesato in the future.

Onmyoji
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Onmyoji (2023)

6.6
TV_MA

In the gilded enclave of the imperial court, Minamoto Hiromasa befriends the mystic Abe Seimei, solving tricky cases rising from the demonic realm.

This drama tells the story of the Oushu Fujiwara clan spanning generations, 140 years in the late Heian era. They established their domain in Touhoku area (North-east area of Japan), independent from the rule of Minamoto clan.

Shin Heike Monogatari
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Shin Heike Monogatari (1972)

6.8

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.

The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail
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The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail(1945)

6.7
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NR
59Minutes

In 1180s Japan, a small group of samurai disguise themselves as monks to cross enemy territory and avoid capture by the army. Their mission is to escort their lord's illegitimate brother to safety, evading the intense scrutiny of guards and the relentless pursuit of the enemy army.

The Tale of Genji
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The Tale of Genji (2009)

6.3

Genji Monogatari Sennenki: Genji is a Japanese anime adaptation of The Tale of Genji. Originally, it was meant to be an anime adaptation of Waki Yamato's The Tale of Genji manga, but the director decided to make it a direct adaptation of the original tale. The anime is directed by Osamu Dezaki. The series premiered on Fuji TV on January 15, 2009.

Taira Clan Saga
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Taira Clan Saga(1955)

7.3
104Minutes

Set in Kyoto, Japan, the Taira Clan Saga tells the gripping story of love, betrayal, and political intrigue within the powerful samurai clan. As the heir to the Taira Clan falls in love with a courtesan, tensions rise, leading to a tragic war that changes the course of Japanese history.

-- The Tale of Genji -- Hikaru Genji was born to Kiritsubotei when he was Emperor, as the second imperial Prince. Since childhood, he has harbored feelings of love for Fujitsubo-no-Nyogo, the Empress of Kiritsubotei. -- Melodia -- This performance comprises a number of musical pieces played to passionate as well as beautiful melodies and rhythms that generate excitement. They all are part of passionate and beautiful tunes that brim with love, dreams, hopes, passion, sorrow and an energy that knows no bounds.

The Orphan Brother
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The Orphan Brother(1961)

6.4
83Minutes

After their father quarrels with local military men, Anju and Zushio are forced to flee, but they are captured and sold into slavery. When their mother dies, they are sold to Sansho the Bailiff, a cruel man who subjects them to hideous torments. While Anju falls into a lake and is transformed into a swan, Zushio escapes and after being adopted to a nobleman grows to a young man. He will then fight to defeat the evil Dayu and free all the slaves.

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heian period

Discover a curated collection of movies and TV shows set in the fascinating 'Heian period'. Immerse yourself in the elegant and poetic world of ancient Japan through these captivating historical dramas, featuring breathtaking costumes, intricate rituals, and riveting tales of love, power, and betrayal. Indulge in the beauty and complexity of this iconic era as you explore the lives of legendary samurais, court nobles, and intriguing empresses. Let SimilarWatch be your guide to the most remarkable portrayals of the 'Heian period' on screen.

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