During the peak of the Heian era, Hikaru Genji-the emperor's illegitimate son-lives a privileged life as a high-ranking official. He passes his days at court indulging in tea, poetry, and dances, while finding clever reasons to slip away to visit his many lovers. But with so many tangled relationships, it's inevitable that his romantic entanglements will eventually unravel.
The Tale of Genji
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During the peak of the Heian era, Hikaru Genji-the emperor's illegitimate son-lives a privileged life as a high-ranking official. He passes his days at court indulging in tea, poetry, and dances, while finding clever reasons to slip away to visit his many lovers. But with so many tangled relationships, it's inevitable that his romantic entanglements will eventually unravel.
Japanese:源氏物語
Aired:Dec 19, 1987
Duration:1h 50m
Status:Released
Producers: The Asahi Shimbun, Group TAC, TV Asahi
Director:Gisaburō Sugii
Country: Japan
Characters & Voice Actors
CharacterHikaru Genji (voice)
Voice ActorMorio Kazama
CharacterYuugao (voice)
Voice ActorMidori Hagio
CharacterLady Rokujō (voice)
Voice ActorMiwako Kaji
CharacterLady Fujitsubo (voice)
Voice ActorReiko Ōhara
CharacterMurasaki (voice)
Voice ActorMegumi Yokoyama
CharacterOborozukiyo (voice)
Voice ActorJun Fubuki
CharacterLady Aoi (voice)
Voice ActorReiko Tajima
CharacterTou-no-Chuujou (voice)
Voice ActorMasane Tsukayama
CharacterKoremitsu (voice)
Voice ActorShigeru Yazaki
CharacterTou-no-Ben (voice)
Voice ActorBin Shimada
CharacterKoremitsu (voice)
Voice ActorChikao Ohtsuka
CharacterHermit of Kitayama (voice)
Voice ActorFujio Tokita
