Chouyaku Hyakuninisshu: Uta Koi.

Utakoi / 超訳百人一首 うた恋い。 / Utakoi.
Chouyaku Hyakuninisshu: Uta Koi.
Genres: Comedy, Historical, Josei, Romance
Themes: Historical
Demographics: Josei
Studios: TYO Animations
Producers: Aniplex, DAX Production, Nihon Ad Systems, TV Tokyo
Rating: 7.42 / 10
Rank: #2337
Popularity: #4327
Users Listed: 31,791
Users Scored: 9,101
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 06/28/2023
Aired: July 3, 2012 – September 25, 2012 (Summer)
Type: tv
Source: manga
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 13
Broadcast: Monday at 01:30 (JST)

Synopsis:

Set against the backdrop of Japan's Heian period, *Uta Koi* explores a world where the enduring poetry of the Hyakuninisshu anthology manifests as tangible forces. The narrative follows a group of young individuals uniquely attuned to these poetic fragments, their lives interwoven with the emotions and stories contained within the verses. The series delves into the complexities of human connection – love, longing, and loss – examining how ancient sentiments resonate in the present day. Expect a contemplative atmosphere, rich with symbolism and character-driven drama. *Uta Koi* offers a thoughtful exploration of history, emotion, and the power of art to shape individual destinies, presenting a nuanced perspective on relationships and self-discovery within a beautifully realized historical setting.

Characters:

  • Fujiwara no, Teika (Main) - Voice Actors: Kaji, Yuuki
  • Ariwara no, Yukihira (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Endou, Daichi
  • Ariwara no, Narihira (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Suwabe, Junichi
  • Fujiwara no, Yoshitaka (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ishida, Akira
  • Fujiwara no, Michimasa (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kiuchi, Hidenobu
  • Fujiwara no, Yukinari (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Terashima, Takuma
  • Fujiwara no, Takaiko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hayami, Saori
  • Fujiwara no, Kintou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kishio, Daisuke
  • Fujiwara no, Sanekata (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Koyasu, Takehito
  • Funya no, Yasuhide (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Chiba, Susumu
  • Hiroko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kobayashi, Sanae
  • Ki no, Tsurayuki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yonaga, Tsubasa
  • Kiyohara no, Munenobu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Toyonaga, Toshiyuki
  • Kou no, Naishi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hirata, Eriko
  • Masako (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hanazawa, Kana
  • Munesada no, Yoshimine (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Uchida, Yuuya
  • Murasaki, Shikibu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kobayashi, Yuu
  • Naishinnou, Yasuko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takaragi, Kumi
  • Naishinnou, Shikishi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ohara, Sayaka
  • Ono no, Komachi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Endou, Aya
  • Sadaakira (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Morikubo, Shoutarou
  • Sei, Shonagon (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Chihara, Minori
  • Utsunomiya no, Yoritsuna (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shimono, Hiro

Staff:

  • Takahashi, Tomoko (Producer)
  • Yokoyama, Shuko (Producer)
  • Kasai, Kenichi (Director)
  • Motoyama, Satoshi (Sound Director)
  • Nakamura, Chikayo (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Noshitani, Mitsutaka (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Satou, Youji (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Shibata, Akihisa (Episode Director)
  • Shimizu, Akira (Episode Director)
  • Shiraishi, Michita (Episode Director)
  • Morita, Mayumi (Script)
  • Yamada, Yuka (Script)
  • Nakano, Hideaki (Storyboard)
  • Senbo, Ryousuke (Storyboard, Animation Director)
  • Shibuichi, Setsuko (Storyboard, Key Animation)
  • Takabayashi, Hisaya (Storyboard)
  • Bro.Hi (Theme Song Lyrics)
  • SOUL'd OUT (Theme Song Performance)
  • Shinnosuke (Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Arrangement)
  • Tomi Yo (Theme Song Arrangement)
  • ecosystem (Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Lyrics, Theme Song Performance, Theme Song Arrangement)
  • Abe, Chiaki (Animation Director)
  • Aoyagi, Shigemi (Animation Director)
  • Eguchi, Mari (In-Between Animation)
  • Fujii, Fumino (Key Animation)
  • Fukunaga, Junichi (Animation Director)
  • Gotou, Masahiro (Editing)
  • Gotou, Haruka (Director of Photography)
  • Hatta, Noriko (Key Animation)
  • Hiraoka, Toshisuke (Planning)
  • Hoshino, Masumi (Key Animation)
  • Ikai, Kazuyuki (Animation Director)
  • Ishiguro, Seiji (Director of Photography)
  • Kamura, Hiroyuki (Key Animation)
  • Kanetaka, Rika (Key Animation)
  • Katsumata, Hideo (Planning)
  • Kawaguchi, Chisato (Animation Director)
  • Kawahara, Kumiko (Key Animation)
  • Kawakami, Yoshimi (Color Design)
  • Kobayashi, Yukari (Animation Director)
  • Konno, Akiko (Key Animation)
  • Konparu, Tomoko (Series Composition)
  • Kudou, Shinya (Key Animation)
  • Matsuo, Masahiko (Animation Director)
  • Mitsuda, Yasunori (Music)
  • Miyake, Masanori (Planning)
  • Morishita, Chie (Animation Director)
  • Naitou, Inosuke (Key Animation)
  • Nishijima, Katsuhiko (Key Animation)
  • Nishimura, Rie (Key Animation)
  • ... and 17 more staff

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