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.
Guest Stars:
Yumiko Kobayashi, Yutaka Aoyama, Kenji Sugimura, Anri Tachibana, Miyuki Sahaku
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.
Guest Stars:
Yumiko Kobayashi, Yoko Honna, Kikuko Inoue, Maaya Sakamoto
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.
Guest Stars:
Yutaka Aoyama, Rina Honnizumi, Takaya Hashi, Hiroshi Tsuchida, Ryu Morimiya
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.
Guest Stars:
Yutaka Aoyama, Rina Honnizumi, Emiri Suyama, Misaki Watada, Hiroshi Tsuchida
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.
Guest Stars:
Yoko Honna, Daichi Fujiwara, Yutaka Aoyama, Keisuke Misaizu, Jin Urayama
Kiyomori moves the capital to Fukuhara, a new figure moves against the Heike, and Koremori is charged with leading the counterattack.
Guest Stars:
Ayumu Murase, Tomokazu Sugita, Hiroyuki Kinoshita, Mutsumi Sasaki, Taiten Kusunoki
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.
Guest Stars:
Ayumu Murase, Shuuei Ikawa, Taito Ban, Akihiro Tajima, Ryunosuke Watanuki
Having been kicked out of her home, Biwa sets off on a journey for clues about her mother. The Heike's military challenges continue.
Guest Stars:
Ayumu Murase, Tomokazu Sugita, Yuhko Kaida, Kenta Miyake, Yohei Tadano
A chance encounter leads Biwa to her mother. The Heike take refuge in Dazaifu, but their respite is cut short.
Guest Stars:
Ayumu Murase, Tomokazu Sugita, Yuhko Kaida, Kenta Miyake, Hiroyuki Kinoshita
Having discovered her purpose, Biwa returns to the Heike to witness events play out. The final clash between the Heike and the Genji approaches.
Guest Stars:
Tomokazu Sugita, Yuhko Kaida, Hiroyuki Kinoshita, Yuki Kaji, Inori Minase