---
title: "Taira no Kiyomori"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/taira-no-kiyomori-2012"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 41099
imdb_id: "tt1697051"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 50
runtime_minutes: 45
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 10
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Taira no Kiyomori (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/taira-no-kiyomori-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Discover how Taira no Kiyomori rose from humble samurai status to become the de facto ruler of Japan."

### Why Watch
- follows the historical rise of a legendary figure
- explores the changing status of samurai in early Japan

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains themes of war and politics that may not suit all viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The series features action, war, and political themes appropriate for its genre.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: historical, dramatic, action, political

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 50
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 4 (8%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 46 (92%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kenichi Matsuyama** as *Taira no Kiyomori*
- **Kiichi Nakai** as *Taira no Tadamori*
- **Shota Matsuda** as *Go-Shirakawa-tenno*
- **Arata Iura** as *Emperor Sutoku*
- **Fumiyo Kohinata** as *Minamoto no Tameyoshi*
- **Yudai Chiba** as *Emperor Takakura*
- **Hiroshi Tamaki** as *Minamoto no Yoshitomo*
- **Rei Dan** as *Fujiwara no Shoshi*
- **Kyoko Fukada** as *Taira no tokiko*
- **Ryo** as *Horikawa no Tsubone*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When is the series set?
The series is set 900 years ago in Japan.

### Q: Who is the main figure in the series?
The series focuses on Taira no Kiyomori.

### Q: What is Kiyomori's background?
He was raised as a samurai without knowing his real father.

### Q: What major accomplishment does Kiyomori achieve?
He wiped out piracy along Japan's western coast and eventually became the de facto ruler of Japan.

### Q: What genres describe the series?
The series is classified under action and adventure, drama, and war and politics.

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