Historical Puppet Spectacle: The Tale of the Heike

Historical Puppet Spectacle: The Tale of the Heike

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Historical Puppet Spectacle: The Tale of the Heike

A stop-motion animated TV series based on the novel by Eiji Yoshikawa, featuring puppet art by Kihachirō Kawamoto. This is a historical picture scroll depicting various human characters, breathtaking battles and political struggles from the rise to fall of the Heike clan.

Where to Watch

NHK On Demand Amazon Channel

NHK On Demand Amazon Channel

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Series Cast

Status / Type

Ended (Scripted)

Seasons / Episodes

5 Seasons | 57 Episodes

Network

NHK G

Genres

Drama | War & Politics

Seasons

Seiun

Seiun

12 Episodes • 1993

Eiga

Eiga

12 Episodes • 1994

Ran

Ran

12 Episodes • 1994

Ruten

Ruten

13 Episodes • 1994

Mujō

Mujō

8 Episodes • 1995

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