Taira no Kiyomori 2012
What is Taira no Kiyomori?
The television series "Taira no Kiyomori" is a historical drama that tells the story of a samurai who lived 900 years ago. The series follows the life of a samurai who was raised without knowing his real father and was instead raised by his stepfather.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 50
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 8, 2012
- Last aired
- Dec 23, 2012
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- NHK BS Premium
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Drama, War & Politics
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 50 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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The television series "Taira no Kiyomori" is a historical drama that tells the story of a samurai who lived 900 years ago. The series follows the life of a samurai who was raised without knowing his real father and was instead raised by his stepfather. This samurai, along with his stepfather, worked to eliminate piracy along Japan's western coast, earning him recognition as a skilled warrior. In a time when samurai were viewed as members of the lower class, this samurai was able to win the support and admiration of the people through his successes, including rounding up surrendered pirates. His achievements ultimately led to him becoming a powerful figure in Japan. The series explores the life and accomplishments of this significant historical figure.
Should you watch it?
“Discover how Taira no Kiyomori rose from humble samurai status to become the de facto ruler of Japan.”
- follows the historical rise of a legendary figure
- explores the changing status of samurai in early Japan
- contains themes of war and politics that may not suit all viewers
Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas about political power struggles.
The series features action, war, and political themes appropriate for its genre.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 50 episodes
- E1 Two Fathers (ふたりの父) Jan 8, 2012
- E2 The Villain Takeheita (無頼の高平太) Jan 15, 2012
- E3 Son of Two Clans (源平の御曹司) Jan 22, 2012
- E4 Court Assassination (殿上の闇討ち) Jan 29, 2012
- E5 Crush the Pirates (海賊討伐) Feb 5, 2012
- E6 The Pirate King of the Western Seas (西海の海賊王) Feb 12, 2012
- E7 The Unshining Prince (光らない君) Feb 19, 2012
- E8 Currency and the Minister (宋銭と内大臣) Feb 26, 2012
- E9 The Two Outcasts (ふたりのはみだし者) Mar 4, 2012
- E10 Norikiyo's Fall (義清散る) Mar 11, 2012
- E11 A Monster's Tears (もののけの涙) Mar 18, 2012
- E12 A Fateful Reunion (宿命の再会) Mar 25, 2012
- E13 The Gion Incident (祇園闘乱事件) Apr 1, 2012
- E14 Iemori Rises (家盛決起) Apr 8, 2012
- E15 Chaos in the Clan (嵐の中の一門) Apr 15, 2012
- E16 Goodbye, Father (さらば父上) Apr 22, 2012
- E17 The Heike’s Leader (平氏の棟梁) Apr 29, 2012
- E18 Emperor Go-Shirakawa (誕生、後白河帝) May 6, 2012
- E19 Toba's Will (鳥羽院の遺言) May 13, 2012
- E20 Prior Night's Decision (前夜の決断) May 20, 2012
- E21 he Hogen Rebellion (保元の乱) May 27, 2012
- E22 The Price of the Victory (勝利の代償) Jun 3, 2012
- E23 Killing My Uncle (叔父を斬る) Jun 10, 2012
- E24 Kiyomori’s First (清盛の大一番) Jun 17, 2012
- E25 Unfulfilled Dreams (見果てぬ夢) Jun 24, 2012
- E26 Heiji Rebellion (平治の乱) Jul 1, 2012
- E27 A Fated Showdown (宿命の対決) Jul 8, 2012
- E28 A Friend’s Son, A Friend’s Wife (友の子、友の妻) Jul 15, 2012
- E29 Shigeko's Wedding (滋子の婚礼) Jul 22, 2012
- E30 The Heike's Sutra (平家納経) Jul 29, 2012
- E31 Prisoner in Izu (伊豆の流人) Aug 5, 2012
- E32 Chief Minister for 100 Days (百日の太政大臣) Aug 19, 2012
- E33 Kiyomori's 50th Birthday (清盛、五十の宴) Aug 26, 2012
- E34 Shirakawa's Message (白河院の伝言) Sep 2, 2012
- E35 Fukuhara, my Capital (わが都、福原) Sep 9, 2012
- E36 A Great Man's Shadow (巨人の影) Sep 16, 2012
- E37 The Riding Incident (殿下乗合事件) Sep 23, 2012
- E38 Not a Heike, Not a Person (平家にあらずんば人にあらず) Sep 30, 2012
- E39 Usagimaru Mortified (兎丸無念) Oct 7, 2012
- E40 A Short Song (はかなき歌) Oct 14, 2012
- E41 How the Dice Rolls (賽（さい）の目の行方) Oct 21, 2012
- E42 Shishigatani Conspiracy (鹿ヶ谷の陰謀) Oct 28, 2012
- E43 Loyalty or Filial Piety (忠と孝のはざまで) Nov 4, 2012
- E44 The view from there (そこからの眺め) Nov 11, 2012
- E45 Prince Mochihito's Command (以仁王の令旨) Nov 18, 2012
- E46 Yoritomo Rebels (頼朝挙兵) Nov 25, 2012
- E47 Defeat of fate (宿命の敗北) Dec 2, 2012
- E48 Illusionary Capital (幻の都) Dec 9, 2012
- E49 When the Game Ends (双六が終わるとき) Dec 16, 2012
- E50 Were we Born to Play? (遊びをせんとや生まれけむ) Dec 23, 2012
Frequently asked questions
When is the series set?
The series is set 900 years ago in Japan.
Who is the main figure in the series?
The series focuses on Taira no Kiyomori.
What is Kiyomori's background?
He was raised as a samurai without knowing his real father.
What major accomplishment does Kiyomori achieve?
He wiped out piracy along Japan's western coast and eventually became the de facto ruler of Japan.
What genres describe the series?
The series is classified under action and adventure, drama, and war and politics.