Utakoi
The Hyakunin Isshu are an anthology of one hundred poems found in a trational Japanese card game called Karuta. Presented by the person who selected the writings, Fujiwara no Teika, this is a glimpse into the origin of some of them. Since the majority of them are love compositions, the focus remains on romance in ancient Japan.
Cast: Yuki Kaji, Junichi Suwabe, Saori Hayami
Season 1
13 episodes
1. Takaiko and Narihira: The Honorable Ariwara no Narihira / Yukihira and Hiroko: The Councilor YukihiraNarihira is quite the ladies’ man, but when the bride to be of emperor catches his eye, he begins to change. Yukihira, his oldest brother, was always the opposite when it came to love.MCC25minJul 3, 2012
2. Sadaakira and Yasuko: Emperor YozeiSadaakira became emperor at the age of 9 and for a time was served by Narihira, who attempted to teach him how to become a man.MCC25minJul 10, 2012
3. Munesada and Yoshiko: The Monk HenjoIf you visit her every night for 100 nights, she will be yours to marry. But her true dream lies at the palace.MCC25minJul 17, 2012
4. Yasuhide and Narihira: Funya no YasuhideThree poets, three different styles, each express their reason and why they write poetry.MCC25minJul 24, 2012
5. Eastward: Ono no KomachiYoshiko, Yasuhide, and Narihira have grown to be great friends. Yasuhide is being sent to Mikawa and Narihira is leaving too. The three friends spend an evening together gazing at the stars.MCC25minJul 31, 2012
6. Uta Hen+G1 Grand Prix in the Heian Capital, Teika's Room, and Heian card battle. Prepare for an intense non-stop episode.MCC25minAug 7, 2012
7. Yoshitaka and the Daughter of Minamoto no Yasumitsu: Fujiwara no YoshitakaMichitaka believes Yoshitaka relationship has gone stale and tries to help. Afterwards he needs some help with lady troubles of his own.MCC25minAug 14, 2012
8. Mount Suenomatsu: Kiyohara no Motosuke / Sanekata and Nagiko: The Honorable FujiTwo couples very much in love, but even time can erode at something once thought unbreakable.MCC25minAug 21, 2012
9. Shonagon and Yukinari: Sei ShonagonYukinari’s father had a natural gift for poetry, a gift not passed on. Yukinari’s anti-social nature is affecting his reputation within the palace, in particular with the ladies of the court.MCC25minAug 28, 2012
10. Nakoso Falls: Shonagon KintoWith the death of a prominent figure and a shakeup within the hierarchy of the palace, many things are changing and the old poets of the palace are moving on.MCC25minSep 4, 2012
11. Kaoriko and Fujiko: Lady MurasakiTwo friends form a bond as children and promise to keep it, as adults they learn things change.MCC25minSep 11, 2012
12. Michimasa and Masako: Minister of Left Kyoto Michimasa / Midnight Moon: The Former Emperor SanjoA chance for love takes courage, not pride.MCC25minSep 18, 2012
13. Teika and Noriko: Princess Shokushi Gon Chunagon TeikaA young man, not wanting to follow in his father’s footsteps, is drawn to the world of poetry by an untouchable source.MCC25minSep 25, 2012
Utakoi
The Hyakunin Isshu are an anthology of one hundred poems found in a trational Japanese card game called Karuta. Presented by the person who selected the writings, Fujiwara no Teika, this is a glimpse into the origin of some of them. Since the majority of them are love compositions, the focus remains on romance in ancient Japan.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Kenichi Kasai, Yutaka Yamamoto
- Studio
- TYO Animations
Maturity rating
MCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
