Episodes

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 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. Source: Funimation

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. || 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. Source: Funimation

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. || 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. Source: Funimation

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. || 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. Source: Funimation

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. || 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. Source: crunchyroll

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

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

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

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

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