Genji Monogatari Sennenki

Millennium Old Journal: Tale of Genji / 源氏物語千年紀Genji / Genji Monogatari Sennenki Genji / The Tale of Genji

Genres: Drama, Historical, Romance
Themes: Historical
Studios: Tezuka Productions, TMS Entertainment
Producers: Asmik Ace, Dentsu, Fuji TV, Sony Music Entertainment
Rating: 6.83 / 10
Rank: #5313
Popularity: #5794
Users Listed: 15,627
Users Scored: 3,849
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 01/02/2022
Aired: January 16, 2009 – March 27, 2009 (Winter)
Type: tv
Source: novel
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 11
Broadcast: Friday at 00:45 (JST)

Synopsis:

In a court steeped in tradition and political maneuvering, Genji Hikaru exists as a figure of unparalleled affection. The Emperor's second son, born to a concubine, he enjoys a life of privilege and adoration, shielded from the harsh realities of succession. However, this gilded existence is shadowed by an unfulfilled desire – a yearning that transcends imperial authority.

The series explores Genji’s internal struggle as he navigates a world where his every need is catered to, yet a fundamental longing remains unattainable. It delves into themes of identity, belonging, and the limitations of power. The narrative unfolds within the intricate social fabric of the Imperial court, offering a nuanced portrayal of personal fulfillment against a backdrop of familial expectation and societal constraints. It's a contemplative story examining what truly constitutes a life well-lived.

Episodes:

Episode 1: Master Hikaru (Aired: 01/16/2009)
Episode 2: Rokujou (Aired: 01/23/2009)
Episode 3: The Evening Glory (Aired: 01/30/2009)
Episode 4: The Princess of the Wisteria Pavillion (Aired: 02/06/2009)
Episode 5: Karma (Aired: 02/13/2009)
... and 6 more episodes

Characters:

Fujitsubo no Miya (Main) - Voice Actors: Tamagawa, Sakiko
Genji, Hikaru (Main) - Voice Actors: Sakurai, Takahiro
Murasaki (Main) - Voice Actors: Endou, Aya
Aoi no Ue (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hirata, Eriko
Kiritsubo, Mikado (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Horiuchi, Kenyuu
Kiritsubo, Koui (Supporting)
Kokiden no Nyougo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Fujita, Toshiko
Koremitsu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Suzuki, Chihiro
Oborozukiyo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nagasawa, Miki
Rokujo no Miyasudokoro (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tsuru, Hiromi
Sadaijin (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ebara, Masashi
To no Chujo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sugita, Tomokazu
Yuugao (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Koshimizu, Ami

Staff:

Hashimoto, Shintarou (Producer)
Miyamoto, Hideaki (Producer)
Nakajima, Hiroaki (Producer)
Yamamoto, Kouji (Producer)
Dezaki, Osamu (Director, Script, Storyboard)
Kuwabara, Satoshi (Episode Director, Assistant Director)
Makino, Yoshitaka (Episode Director)
Nagaoka, Yoshitaka (Episode Director)
Nigorikawa, Atsushi (Episode Director)
Konparu, Tomoko (Script)
Atari, Kousuke (Theme Song Performance)
Kobayashi, Natsumi (Theme Song Lyrics)
Kono, Shin (Theme Song Arrangement)
PUFFY (Theme Song Performance)
Sheena, Ringo (Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Lyrics, Theme Song Arrangement)
Abe, Misao (Key Animation)
Iida, Hiroyoshi (Key Animation)
Ishino, Hirokazu (Key Animation)
Katayama, Miyuki (Animation Director)
Kawahara, Kumiko (Key Animation)
Kobayashi, Yukari (Animation Director)
Komatsu, Kanae (Animation Director)
Kouno, Jirou (Art Director)
Koyama, Tomohiro (Animation Director)
Morita, Mayumi (Screenplay)
Motoki, Hisatoshi (Key Animation)
Murasaki Shikibu (Original Creator)
Nakamura, Keisuke (Director of Photography)
Numazu, Masato (Key Animation)
Ozawa, Kazunori (Key Animation)
S.E.N.S. (Music)
Shimada, Hideaki (Animation Director)
Sugino, Akio (Chief Animation Director, Character Design, Animation Director, Key Animation)
Uchida, Hiroshi (Animation Director)
Uchiyama, Masayuki (Key Animation)
Yamasawa, Minoru (Key Animation)

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