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The Best Episodes of The Heike Story

Every episode of The Heike Story ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Heike Story!

A young orphan named Biwa is taken in by the powerful Taira Clan—also known as the Heike—after their leader witnesses her extraordinary psychic abilities. Unfortunately,...
Genres:AnimationDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:Fuji TV

Best Episodes Summary

"The Impermanence of Worldly Things" is the best rated episode of "The Heike Story". It scored 8.2/10 based on 39 votes. Directed by Naoko Yamada and written by Reiko Yoshida, it aired on 3/24/2022. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Heike Flowing".

  • The Impermanence of Worldly Things
    8.2/1039 votes
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    #1 - The Impermanence of Worldly Things

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 3/24/2022

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

    Director: Naoko Yamada

    Writer: Reiko Yoshida

  • Heike Flowing
    7.9/1041 votes
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    #2 - Heike Flowing

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 3/10/2022

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

    Director: Ryohei Takeshita

    Writer: Reiko Yoshida

  • Dan-no-ura
    7.8/1038 votes
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    #3 - Dan-no-ura

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/24/2022

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

    Director: Fuga Yamashiro

    Writer: Reiko Yoshida

  • If You Don't Belong to the Heike, You Won't Be a Person
    7.7/1060 votes
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    #4 - If You Don't Belong to the Heike, You Won't Be a Person

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/13/2022

    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.

    Director: Naoko Yamada

    Writer: Reiko Yoshida

  • Shishigatani Incident
    7.6/1045 votes
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    #5 - Shishigatani Incident

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/27/2022

    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.

    Director: China

    Writer: Reiko Yoshida

  • Unwritten Affair
    7.5/1039 votes
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    #6 - Unwritten Affair

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/3/2022

    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.

    Director: Shuntaro Tozawa

    Writer: Reiko Yoshida

  • The Glory of the Corrupt World Is a Dream in a Dream
    7.3/1050 votes
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    #7 - The Glory of the Corrupt World Is a Dream in a Dream

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/20/2022

    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.

    Director: Ai Yukimura

    Writer: Reiko Yoshida

  • Leaving the Capital
    7.2/1035 votes
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    #8 - Leaving the Capital

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/3/2022

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

    Director: Takayoshi Nagatomo, Yoshie Ezaki

    Writer: Reiko Yoshida

  • Kiyomori, Dies
    7.1/1035 votes
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    #9 - Kiyomori, Dies

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/24/2022

    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.

    Director: Ai Yukimura

    Writer: Reiko Yoshida

  • Bridge Battle
    7.0/1036 votes
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    #10 - Bridge Battle

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/10/2022

    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.

    Director: mokochan

    Writer: Reiko Yoshida

  • City Transition
    6.7/1037 votes
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    #11 - City Transition

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/17/2022

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

    Director: Takayoshi Nagatomo

    Writer: Reiko Yoshida