The Impermanence of Worldly Things

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

Jan 13, 202223 min

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.

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

Jan 20, 202223 min

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.

Shishigatani Incident

Jan 27, 202223 min

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.

Unwritten Affair

Feb 3, 202223 min

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.

Bridge Battle

Feb 10, 202223 min

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.

City Transition

Feb 17, 202223 min

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