China Synopsis
平家物語
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, what she predicts is a future of bloodshed, violence, and civil war. Inspired by the 12th-century epic tale Heike Monogatari.
The 2021–2023 China Window
160 China seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. The Heike Story sits at position #26.
Other Titles From Science SARU
Also On Fuji TV
Other series that aired on Fuji TV.
The 2020s China Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 2020s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when The Heike Story premiered. 216 total titles in this decade from China.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #106 of 946 China seriess indexed here (89th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +1.2 points above the China average of 6.7/10.
Among China Animation productions specifically: #24 of 97 (top 25%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | China |
|---|---|
| All Production Countries | China, Japan |
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Science SARU, Asmik Ace, Fuji Television Network, bilibili, Pony Canyon |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 1 / 11 |
| Release Date | January 13, 2022 |
| Official Site | heike-anime.asmik-ace.co.jp |
External Catalogs
Questions Answered
When did The Heike Story end?
The Heike Story finished its run with its final episode airing on March 24, 2022.
Where did The Heike Story air?
The Heike Story aired on Fuji TV, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.