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The Heike Story

7.320221 seasonTV-14TV SeriesAnimationDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy

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.

DirectorNaoko Yamada

ProducersChoi Eun-young·Noriko Ozaki

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Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll Amazon Channel

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

If You Don't Belong to the Heike, You Won't Be a Person

Jan 13, 2022 5.0

The Glory of the Corrupt World Is a Dream in a Dream

Jan 20, 2022 7.0

Shishigatani Incident

Jan 27, 2022 1.0

Unwritten Affair

Feb 3, 2022

Bridge Battle

Feb 10, 2022 1.0

City Transition

Feb 17, 2022 4.0

Kiyomori, Dies

Feb 24, 2022

Leaving the Capital

Mar 3, 2022

Heike Flowing

Mar 10, 2022 2.0

E10

Dan-no-ura

Mar 24, 2022

E11

The Impermanence of Worldly Things

Mar 24, 2022

Cast

Aoi Yuuki

Biwa (voice)

Takahiro Sakurai

Taira no Shigemori (voice)

Saori Hayami

Taira no Tokuko (voice)

Miyu Irino

Taira no Koremori (voice)

Nobuhiko Okamoto

Taira no Sukemori (voice)

Natsuki Hanae

Taira no Kiyotsune (voice)

Tessyo Genda

Taira no Kiyomori (voice)

Kikuko Inoue

Taira no Tokiko (voice)

Nobuyuki Hiyama

Taira no Munemori (voice)

Subaru Kimura

Taira no Tomomori (voice)

Yu Miyazaki

Taira no Shigehira (voice)

Shigeru Chiba

Emperor Go-Shirakawa (voice)

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The Heike Story — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Heike Story?

The Heike Story is streaming on Crunchyroll in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Heike Story on Netflix?

No, The Heike Story is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Crunchyroll.

Is The Heike Story on Amazon Prime Video?

The Heike Story isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Heike Story for free?

The Heike Story is available on Crunchyroll in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Heike Story?

The Heike Story has 1 season in total (11 episodes). The series concluded in 2022.

Are all episodes of The Heike Story out yet?

Yes — all 11 episodes across 1 season of The Heike Story are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Heike Story?

No — The Heike Story ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

What book is The Heike Story based on?

The Heike Story is based on The Tale of the Heike by Akashi Kakuichi.