Taira no Kiyomori
7.2
2012
Drama
, Action & Adventure
, War & Politics
Villain or hero, Taira no Kiyomori changed Japanese history forever 900 years ago. Without ever knowing his real father, Kiyomori was raised as a samurai. Together with his stepfather, he wiped out piracy along Japan's western coast, becoming a full-fledged warrior samurai. In an age when samurai were looked down on as members of the lower class, Kiyomori was skillful at winning the hearts and minds of the people. By rounding up surrendered pirates and achieving other successes, Kiyomori eventually became the de facto ruler of Japan.
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- Cast:
- Kenichi Matsuyama , Kiichi Nakai , Shota Matsuda , Arata Iura , Fumiyo Kohinata , Yudai Chiba , Hiroshi Tamaki
Episode 43 : Loyalty or Filial Piety (忠と孝のはざまで)
November. 04,2012
Narichika, who has been exiled by Kiyomori, dies from starvation. Shigemori becomes worn down by the passing of his brother-in-law and from the considerations shown for the cloistered Emperor Go-Shirakawa. Around the same time, Kiyomori learns of Tokuko's pregnancy and prays for the safe delivery of the baby. Tokuko finally gives birth to a boy, the son of Emperor Takakura, who later becomes known as Emperor Antoku. In Izu, Yoritomo and Masako are trying to get permission for their marriage from Masako's father Tokimasa.
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Episode 41 : How the Dice Rolls (賽(さい)の目の行方)
October. 21,2012
In 1177, Saiko's son gets into a skirmish with Buddhist monks at a temple on Mt. Hakusan, and the incident escalates into a brawl, involving Buddhist monks of Enryakuji on Mt. Hiei. The cloistered Emperor Go-Shirakawa orders Shigemori to take up arms against the warrior monks, however, Shigemori's retainer accidentally hits the mikoshi (portable shrine) carried by the monks with an arrow, which triggers a new problem. To quell the disturbance, Kiyomori again leads his troops into Kyoto.
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Episode 39 : Usagimaru Mortified (兎丸無念)
October. 07,2012
In 1172 in Fukuhara, Kiyomori with the backing of the cloistered Emperor Go-Shirakawa steadily advances construction work of a port, together with Usagimaru (Kiyomori's retainer) to prepare for the trading with Sung. Kiyomori orders Usagimaru to complete the construction as quickly as possible, however, Usagimaru condemns Kiyomori for acting out of self-interest, over his once held ambitions. The rift between Kiyomori and Usagimaru become irreparable.
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Episode 38 : Not a Heike, Not a Person (平家にあらずんば人にあらず)
September. 30,2012
In July 1171, Kiyomori succeeds in marrying off his daughter, Tokuko, to Emperor Takakura, thanks to the hospitality he offered to the cloistered Emperor Go-Shirakawa and Shigeko (Empress Dowager Kenshun). The Taira family enjoys the pinnacle of their prosperity. On the other hand, Tokitada, who serves as a chief prosecutor, sends spies throughout the town to monitor against people who would speak ill of the Taira family. Around the same time, Oniwaka, a Buddhist warrior monk, meets a boy in Kyoto who had deep involvement with Oniwaka in the past.
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Episode 37 : The Riding Incident (殿下乗合事件)
September. 23,2012
In 1170, Kiyomori invites the cloistered Emperor Go-Shirakawa to Fukuhara where he arranges a meeting between Go-Shirakawa and the people from Sung. Meanwhile, Sukemori, Shigemori's son, gets insulted by Fujiwara no Motofusa from a prominent family in the Imperial Court. Although Shigemori attempts to logically settle the situation, the members of the Taira family are unable to hold back their anger. Going over Shigemori's head, Tokitada, Kiyomori's brother-in-law, acts independently and retaliates against Motofusa.
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Episode 34 : Shirakawa's Message (白河院の伝言)
September. 02,2012
In 1168, Kiyomori is struck down by a febrile illness, which shakes not only the Taira family but also the Imperial Court and samurais across the country. The retired Emperor Go-Shirakawa, who learns of Kiyomori's illness while heading for Kumano, immediately returns to Kyoto. While lying in his bed, Kiyomori dreams of his late mother, Maiko, and his late biological father, the cloistered Emperor Shirakawa. In his dream, Kiyomori comes face to face with Shirakawa, and the two have a conversation.
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Episode 33 : Kiyomori's 50th Birthday (清盛、五十の宴)
August. 26,2012
In 1167, Kiyomori becomes the Chief Minister of the Imperial Court. At the celebration of Kiyomori's 50th birthday, aristocrats from prominent families, who are discontent with Kiyomori's dominance over the Imperial Court, appear and say sarcastically that the Taira family has military power but no understanding in aestheticism. Kiyomori proves them wrong by making his brothers dance and read poetry, and Kiyomori also starts to perform a dance himself.
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Episode 32 : Chief Minister for 100 Days (百日の太政大臣)
August. 19,2012
In 1166, Kiyomori becomes the first samurai who reaches the position of a Major Counselor at the Imperial Court. Although some aristocrats reacted sharply against Kiyomori's unprecedented promotion, Kiyomori continues to extend power with the backing of Motozane, a Regent and son-in-law of Kiyomori. Meanwhile in Izu, Yoritomo becomes emotionally involved with Princess Yae, the daughter of Ito Sukechika from a local powerful family who is placed to keep Yoritomo under surveillance, while Sukechika is away for the sake of serving under Kiyomori in Kyoto.
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Episode 28 : A Friend’s Son, A Friend’s Wife (友の子、友の妻)
July. 15,2012
Yoshitomo, who was defeated by Kiyomori, flees eastward but ends up being alone with Masakiyo, Yoshitomo's foster brother and most loyal aide, and the two commit suicide. In Kyoto, Yoritomo, who was separated from Yoshitomo while escaping, is captured and brought to Kiyomori. The members of the Taira family insist on killing Yoritomo, however, Kiyomori's mother desperately begs for Yoritomo's life, seeing her late son Iemori in Yoritomo.
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Episode 27 : A Fated Showdown (宿命の対決)
July. 08,2012
Kiyomori declares his intention to show his obedience to Nobuyori instead of taking an immediate action against him, which surprises the members of the Taira family. While Yoshimoto is irritated by Kiyomori not rising up against Yoshitomo and Nobuyori, Kiyomori devises a plan to rescue the former Emperor Go-Shirakawa and the reigning Emperor Nijo. After successfully saving the emperors, Kiyomori faces the final battle against Yoshitomo.
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Episode 24 : Kiyomori’s First (清盛の大一番)
June. 17,2012
Shinzei, who is actively engaged in political events, sends Kiyomori to Chinzei to raise money by collecting unpaid taxes. Meanwhile, Shigemori, Kiyomori's eldest son, not accepting Kiyomori following Shinzei--the person who ordered Kiyomori to kill his uncle, is reluctant with the marriage arranged by Kiyomori. After successfully fulfilling his duty in Chinzei, Kiyomori devises a plan to improve his status by using a tea set he obtained there.
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Episode 18 : Emperor Go-Shirakawa (誕生、後白河帝)
May. 06,2012
In 1154, as the reigning Emperor Konoe's illness worsens, the retired Emperor Toba regrets and wonders if the cause of illness is retribution for him not being in good terms with the former Emperor Sutoku. Kiyomori tries to help mend the relationship between Toba and Sutoku, however, to no avail as Konoe passes away in 1155 at the age of 17. At the Imperial Court, a meeting is held to decide the successor to the throne.
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Episode 11 : A Monster's Tears (もののけの涙)
March. 18,2012
Emperor Sutoku falls into Nariko's trap and passes the throne to Emperor Konoe, the son of Nariko and the retired Emperor Toba. Meanwhile, Akiko becomes seriously ill and passes away. Seeing Kiyomori frantically pounce on Buddhist priests who were unable to save Akiko, Tadamori feels that Kiyomori has the same fierce temper as his biological father, the late cloistered Emperor Shirakawa.
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Episode 9 : The Two Outcasts (ふたりのはみだし者)
March. 04,2012
In 1138, Akiko gave birth to her and Kiyomori's first child—a baby boy. Now, an heir was born to the Heike family heir, and the entire clan rejoiced at the news of this auspicious event.
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Episode 6 : The Pirate King of the Western Seas (西海の海賊王)
February. 12,2012
Amid the battle against the pirates, Taira no Moriyasu gets seriously hurt from protecting Kiyomori, and the Taira clan once returns to their base. Kiyomori, however, goes back to the Sea alone being mad at his cowardliness, where he is saved from his sinking boat by Takashina no Michinori. Meanwhile, Yoshitomo, who is on his way eastward from Kyoto, encounters Yura Gozen, daughter of the chief priest of Atsuta Shrine. Back at the Imperial Palace, Nariko from a middle-class aristocratic family becomes pregnant with a child of the retired Emperor Toba. Kiyomori and Michinori are captured by the pirates and taken to the giant vessel.
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Episode 4 : Court Assassination (殿上の闇討ち)
January. 29,2012
Tadamori becomes the first samurai granted a title which allows him to enter the Imperial Palace in recognition of his loyalty to the Imperial Court, which brings joy to the Taira clan including Kiyomori. However, some aristocrats are not pleased with Tadamori's promotion, and Fujiwara no Tadazane from a prominent family in the Imperial Court, plots to make a sneak attack on Tadamori by maneuvering Tameyoshi.
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