E1 - If You Don't Belong to the Heike, You Won't Be a Person

Aired: January 13, 2022

The Taira clan, also known as the Heike, has reached unprecedented power and influence in Japan. Through strange and terrible circumstances, a biwa-playing girl finds herself enmeshed in the story of their political strife.

E2 - The Glory of the Corrupt World Is a Dream in a Dream

Aired: January 20, 2022

Shigemori rushes to deal with the fallout of Kiyomori's assault on the regent. As Biwa spends more time with Shigemori's family, she begins to open up.

E3 - Shishigatani Incident

Aired: January 27, 2022

After the passage of several years, Biwa catches up with a friend. A clash with the Enryakuji monks bodes ill for the Heike, and Shigemori is compelled to take drastic action to restrain Kiyomori.

E4 - Unwritten Affair

Aired: February 03, 2022

Tokuko finally carries Emperor Takakura's child. The prospect of an emperor from the Taira lineage is a happy tiding, but the prospect of Kiyomori's tightening grip on power bodes ill.

E5 - Bridge Battle

Aired: February 10, 2022

Shigemori's passing hits Kiyomori hard. However, with Shigemori gone, no one is left to stand up to Kiyomori, leaving his whims and ambitions unchecked.

E6 - City Transition

Aired: February 17, 2022

Kiyomori moves the capital to Fukuhara, a new figure moves against the Heike, and Koremori is charged with leading the counterattack.

E7 - Kiyomori, Dies

Aired: February 24, 2022

The capital is moved back to present-day Kyoto.Amidst the political turmoil the move ignites, Biwa and the others are shaken by unexpected deaths.

E8 - Leaving the Capital

Aired: March 03, 2022

Having been kicked out of her home, Biwa sets off on a journey for clues about her mother. The Heike's military challenges continue.

E9 - Heike Flowing

Aired: March 10, 2022

A chance encounter leads Biwa to her mother. The Heike take refuge in Dazaifu, but their respite is cut short.

E10 - Dan-no-ura

Aired: March 24, 2022

Having discovered her purpose, Biwa returns to the Heike to witness events play out. The final clash between the Heike and the Genji approaches.

E11 - The Impermanence of Worldly Things

Aired: March 24, 2022

Biwa witnesses the final clash between the Heike and the Genji. In the aftermath, Biwa sets out to tell the Heike's story.