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We present you the list of Heian Period anime you should watch right now.
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Top 14 Heian Period anime you should watch right now. [2024 List]
- 14. Shounen Onmyouji
- 13. Kurozuka
- 12. Chouyaku Hyakuninisshu: Uta Koi.
- 11. Genji Monogatari Sennenki
- 10. Onigamiden
- 9. Hi no Tori: Hagoromo-hen
- 8. Kai Doh Maru
- 7. Genji Monogatari
- 6. Shuten Douji
- 5. Kashou no Tsuki: Aki Kyougen
- 4. Anju to Zushioumaru
- 3. Akuemon
- 2. Genji Fantasy: Neko ga Hikaru Genji ni Koi wo Shita
- 1. Aterui
14. Shounen Onmyouji
Masahiro is the grandson of the great onmyouji, Abe no Seimei. However, he lost his sixth sense that enables him to see supernatural beings, which is very important for an onmyouji. Thus, he is left with no choice but to try and pick a different career. But one day, a strange mononoke appears, which he names Mokkun, who shows him his true potential powers after fighting a demon. With the assistance of Mokkun, his quest to become the greatest onmyouji begins.
Shonen Onmyoji has finished airing and it has 26 Episodes. It is also Known as: 少年陰陽師, The Young Spirit Master, Teenager Onmyoji, Shonen Onmyouji
13. Kurozuka
Adaptation of Takashi Noguchi's manga, which itself adapts Baku Yumemakura's supernatural romance novel.
The original novel is about a 12th-century man named Minamoto no Yoshitsune (Kurou). Kurou flees into the mountains after losing to his brother Minamoto no Yoritomo, the first Shogun to rule all of Japan. History records that he committed suicide, but instead, Kurou meets a strange, beautiful woman named Kuromitsu in her mountain hermitage. Eventually, Kurou falls in love with Kuromitsu, but then realizes she conceals a dark secret. He learns that he is unable to die and continues to live for a thousand years as Japan evolves into a future society.
Kurozuka has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: 黒塚, Black Tomb
12. Chouyaku Hyakuninisshu: Uta Koi.
Uta Koi tells the "super-liberal interpretation" of the Hyakuninisshu anthology compiled during Japan's Heian period of 100 romantic poems from 100 different poets such as The Tale of Genji's Murasaki Shikibu.
Utakoi has finished airing and it has 13 Episodes. It is also Known as: 超訳百人一首 うた恋い。, Utakoi.
11. Genji Monogatari Sennenki
Born from a much loved, but lowly ranked concubine, Genji Hikaru is called the Shining Prince and is the beloved second son of the Emperor. Although he cannot be an heir to the throne of his father, Genji spends his life surrounded by every pleasure and love. And yet, his one longing in love is something that even the power of an Emperor can never give him.
Millennium Old Journal: Tale of Genji has finished airing and it has 11 Episodes. It is also Known as: 源氏物語千年紀Genji, Genji Monogatari Sennenki Genji, The Tale of Genji
10. Onigamiden
A 15-year-old boy travels back in time—over 1,200 years ago to the Heian period—and faces a war between oni (demons) and humans in the former Japanese capital of Kyoto.
Legend of the Millennium Dragon has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: 鬼神伝, Onigamiden
9. Hi no Tori: Hagoromo-hen
Hi no Tori: Hagoromo Hen was shown in the Tezuka Osamu World cinema in Kyoto from 17.07.2004 until the theatre was closed in January 2011.
Hi no Tori: Hagoromo-hen has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: 火の鳥 ~羽衣編~, Hi no Tori: Hagoromo-hen
8. Kai Doh Maru
This story takes place during the Heian Period of Japan`s history, when evil spirits still resided in the forests, mountains and rivers. A girl, accompanied by her loved one, battles against these evil spirits, while she is disguised as man. This brave woman, aka "Kaidomaru", with a Chinese character "Flame" tatooed on her upper arm, was one of the "Four Devas". Kaidomaru fights for the honor of her lost love, Raikou Minamotono, who had sacrified his life in order to protect the capital Kyoto, from the evils deeds of a "princess" cursed by a malicious ogre. The princess, whom Kaidomaru used to play with as a child, has now become her ultimate enemy.
Kai Doh Maru has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: 怪童丸, Kaidoumaru, Kaidomaru
7. Genji Monogatari
Based on the literary work of Shikibu Murasaki, The Tale of Genji is a story of the Emperor`s second son born by a courtier. Made a commoner, he served as a retainer to the court.
Genji Monogatari has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: 源氏物語, The Tale of Genji, Murasaki Shikibu's Tale of Genji
6. Shuten Douji
As a baby Jiro was delivered to his foster parents by a massive oni, who said he would return for Jiro in 15 years. When the time comes Jiro must contend with enemy oni, dark cultists, and their minions while attempting to protect both his parents and girlfriend from their depredations. Ultimately he must embark on a journey through the past, future, and other dimensions to embrace his destiny as Shuten Doji reborn.
Shuten Doji - The Star Hand Kid has finished airing and it has 4 Episodes. It is also Known as: 手天童子, Shuten Doji, Star Demon
5. Kashou no Tsuki: Aki Kyougen
Kagetsu, a member of the Kouga tribe, is in the period of his life when he has to decide which sex he wants to be. His feelings for his sensei causes him to think seriously about it. Kohryu, another member of the tribe, wants to convince Kagetsu of going back to live with the tribe, leaving his sensei behind. During that time, evil spirits are starting to threaten the village and both Kagetsu and his sensei.
Kashou no Tsuki: Aki Kyougen has finished airing and it has 2 Episodes. It is also Known as: 火宵の月 ~秋狂言~, Kashou no Tsuki, Hiyoi no Tsuki, Moon of The Fiery Night
4. Anju to Zushioumaru
After their father quarrels with local military men, Anju and Zushio are forced to flee, but they are captured and sold into slavery. When their mother dies, they are sold to Sansho the Bailiff, a cruel man who subjects them to hideous torments.
While Anju falls into a lake and is transformed into a swan, Zushio escapes and after being adopted to a nobleman grows to a young man. He will then fight to defeat the evil Dayu and free all the slaves.
Anju to Zushioumaru has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: 安寿と厨子王丸, Anju to Zushiou Maru, Anju and Zushiomaru, The Littlest Warrior, The Orphan Brother
3. Akuemon
A fortuneteller tells Hidari Taisho that he must hunt down 1000 foxes in order to conquer the country. So Akuemon, who is disliked by everybody, is hired to do the foxhunting. In response, the foxes send a female fox to Akuemon's house disguised as his wife. A story unfolds between Akuemon, who has never loved anyone, and the female fox, who slowly discovers true love in him even while tormented by sorrow over her comrades' death. This is the 6th work in "The Lion Books" series. It is also the first attempt by visualist Tezuka Makoto, Tezuka's older son, to render an original of his father's into an animated version.
Akuemon has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: 悪右衛門, Akuemon
2. Genji Fantasy: Neko ga Hikaru Genji ni Koi wo Shita
The Tale of Genji Museum in Uji City, Kyoto will be airing a short film blending history and fantasy, the story follows a modern high school girl named Hana who is transformed into a cat and transported back in time. She travels 1,000 years ago to the Heian Era as portrayed in The Tale Of Genji, arguably the most famous novel in Japanese literature. Guided by the novel's titular character Hikaru Genji, Hana experiences firsthand the emotions that the author Murasaki Shikibu depicted in her novel. The short features scenes based on The Diary of Lady Murasaki and other historical materials, such as the real-life noble Fujiwara no Michinaga swiping early drafts of The Tale Of Genji because he could not wait to read chapters as Murasaki wrote them.
Genji Fantasy: The Cat Fell in Love With Hikaru Genji has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: GENJI FANTASY ネコが光源氏に恋をした, Genji Fantasy: Neko ga Hikaru Genji ni Koi wo Shita
1. Aterui
A pseudo-historical movie that follows a modern day elementary schooler as he's tossed back into time to observe Aterui--a real leader of the Ainu (indigenous Japanese) who fights against the Imperial Court.
Aterui has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: アテルイ, Aterui
