January 13, 2022 • 23m
The Taira clan, also known as the Heike, has reached unprecedented power and influence in Japan. Through strange and terrible circ...Read more
January 20, 2022 • 23m
Shigemori rushes to deal with the fallout of Kiyomori's assault on the regent. As Biwa spends more time with Shigemori's family, s...Read more
January 27, 2022 • 23m
After the passage of several years, Biwa catches up with a friend. A clash with the Enryakuji monks bodes ill for the Heike, and S...Read more
February 3, 2022 • 23m
Tokuko finally carries Emperor Takakura's child. The prospect of an emperor from the Taira lineage is a happy tiding, but the pros...Read more
February 10, 2022 • 23m
Shigemori's passing hits Kiyomori hard. However, with Shigemori gone, no one is left to stand up to Kiyomori, leaving his whims an...Read more
February 17, 2022 • 23m
Kiyomori moves the capital to Fukuhara, a new figure moves against the Heike, and Koremori is charged with leading the counterattack.
February 24, 2022 • 23m
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.
March 3, 2022 • 23m
Having been kicked out of her home, Biwa sets off on a journey for clues about her mother. The Heike's military challenges continue.
March 10, 2022 • 23m
A chance encounter leads Biwa to her mother. The Heike take refuge in Dazaifu, but their respite is cut short.
March 24, 2022 • 23m
Having discovered her purpose, Biwa returns to the Heike to witness events play out. The final clash between the Heike and the Genji approaches.
March 24, 2022 • 23m
Biwa witnesses the final clash between the Heike and the Genji. In the aftermath, Biwa sets out to tell the Heike's story.