The Hyakunin Isshu are an anthology of one hundred poems found in a trational Japanese card game called Karuta. Presented by the person who selected the writings, Fujiwara no Teika, this is a glimpse into the origin of some of them. Since the majority of them are love compositions, the focus remains on romance in ancient Japan.
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Episodes
- Episode 1: 1. Takaiko and Narihira: The Honorable Ariwara no Narihira / Yukihira and Hiroko: The Councilor YukihiraJuly 3, 2012 · 25 minNarihira is quite the ladies’ man, but when the bride to be of emperor catches his eye, he begins to change. Yukihira, his oldest brother, was always the opposite when it came to love.
- Episode 2: 2. Sadaakira and Yasuko: Emperor YozeiJuly 10, 2012 · 25 minSadaakira became emperor at the age of 9 and for a time was served by Narihira, who attempted to teach him how to become a man.
- Episode 3: 3. Munesada and Yoshiko: The Monk HenjoJuly 17, 2012 · 25 minIf you visit her every night for 100 nights, she will be yours to marry. But her true dream lies at the palace.
- Episode 4: 4. Yasuhide and Narihira: Funya no YasuhideJuly 24, 2012 · 25 minThree poets, three different styles, each express their reason and why they write poetry.
- Episode 5: 5. Eastward: Ono no KomachiJuly 31, 2012 · 25 minYoshiko, Yasuhide, and Narihira have grown to be great friends. Yasuhide is being sent to Mikawa and Narihira is leaving too. The three friends spend an evening together gazing at the stars.
- Episode 6: 6. Uta Hen+August 7, 2012 · 25 minG1 Grand Prix in the Heian Capital, Teika's Room, and Heian card battle. Prepare for an intense non-stop episode.
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- Episode 7: 7. Yoshitaka and the Daughter of Minamoto no Yasumitsu: Fujiwara no YoshitakaAugust 14, 2012 · 25 minMichitaka believes Yoshitaka relationship has gone stale and tries to help. Afterwards he needs some help with lady troubles of his own.
- Episode 8: 8. Mount Suenomatsu: Kiyohara no Motosuke / Sanekata and Nagiko: The Honorable FujiAugust 21, 2012 · 25 minTwo couples very much in love, but even time can erode at something once thought unbreakable.
- Episode 9: 9. Shonagon and Yukinari: Sei ShonagonAugust 28, 2012 · 25 minYukinari’s father had a natural gift for poetry, a gift not passed on. Yukinari’s anti-social nature is affecting his reputation within the palace, in particular with the ladies of the court.
- Episode 10: 10. Nakoso Falls: Shonagon KintoSeptember 4, 2012 · 25 minWith the death of a prominent figure and a shakeup within the hierarchy of the palace, many things are changing and the old poets of the palace are moving on.
- Episode 11: 11. Kaoriko and Fujiko: Lady MurasakiSeptember 11, 2012 · 25 minTwo friends form a bond as children and promise to keep it, as adults they learn things change.
- Episode 12: 12. Michimasa and Masako: Minister of Left Kyoto Michimasa / Midnight Moon: The Former Emperor SanjoSeptember 18, 2012 · 25 minA chance for love takes courage, not pride.
- Episode 13: 13. Teika and Noriko: Princess Shokushi Gon Chunagon TeikaSeptember 25, 2012 · 25 minA young man, not wanting to follow in his father’s footsteps, is drawn to the world of poetry by an untouchable source.
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- Yuki Kaji藤原定家 (voice) · 13 episodes
- Junichi Suwabe在原业平 (voice) · 13 episodes
- Saori Hayami藤原高子 (voice) · 13 episodes
- Aya Endo小野小町 (voice) · 13 episodes
- Yuuya Uchida良岑宗贞 (voice) · 13 episodes
- Susumu Chiba文屋康秀 (voice) · 13 episodes
- Yutaka YamamotoDirector · 13 episodes
Film and series details
- EPISODE LENGTH
- 25 minutes
- FIRST AIRED
- July 3, 2012
- LAST AIRED
- September 25, 2012
- PRODUCTION COMPANY
- TYO Animations
