Kenichi Kasai
Director
Utakoi (2012)
Season 1
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.
Released July 3, 2012
Episode 25 min
None+
Genres: Animation, Anime, Anime: Historical, Anime: Josei, Comedy, Drama, Romance
Keywords: imdb.anthology, imdb.anime-animation, imdb.josei-anime-animation
Production Companies: TYO Animations
Network: TV Tokyo
S1E1 - Takaiko and Narihira: The Honorable Ariwara no Narihira / Yukihira and Hiroko: The Councilor Yukihira
Narihira 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.
July 3, 2012, midnight
S1E2 - Sadaakira and Yasuko: Emperor Yozei
Sadaakira 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.
July 10, 2012, midnight
S1E3 - Munesada and Yoshiko: The Monk Henjo
If you visit her every night for 100 nights, she will be yours to marry. But her true dream lies at the palace.
July 17, 2012, midnight
S1E4 - Yasuhide and Narihira: Funya no Yasuhide
Three poets, three different styles, each express their reason and why they write poetry.
July 24, 2012, midnight
S1E5 - Eastward: Ono no Komachi
Yoshiko, 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.
July 31, 2012, midnight
S1E6 - Uta Hen+
G1 Grand Prix in the Heian Capital, Teika's Room, and Heian card battle. Prepare for an intense non-stop episode.
Aug. 7, 2012, midnight
S1E7 - Yoshitaka and the Daughter of Minamoto no Yasumitsu: Fujiwara no Yoshitaka
Michitaka believes Yoshitaka relationship has gone stale and tries to help. Afterwards he needs some help with lady troubles of his own.
Aug. 14, 2012, midnight
S1E8 - Mount Suenomatsu: Kiyohara no Motosuke / Sanekata and Nagiko: The Honorable Fuji
Two couples very much in love, but even time can erode at something once thought unbreakable.
Aug. 21, 2012, midnight
S1E9 - Shonagon and Yukinari: Sei Shonagon
Yukinari’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.
Aug. 28, 2012, midnight
S1E10 - Nakoso Falls: Shonagon Kinto
With 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.
Sept. 4, 2012, midnight
S1E11 - Kaoriko and Fujiko: Lady Murasaki
Two friends form a bond as children and promise to keep it, as adults they learn things change.
Sept. 11, 2012, midnight
S1E12 - Michimasa and Masako: Minister of Left Kyoto Michimasa / Midnight Moon: The Former Emperor Sanjo
A chance for love takes courage, not pride.
Sept. 18, 2012, midnight
S1E13 - Teika and Noriko: Princess Shokushi Gon Chunagon Teika
A young man, not wanting to follow in his father’s footsteps, is drawn to the world of poetry by an untouchable source.
Sept. 25, 2012, midnight
Network: TV Tokyo
Episode Runtime: 25 min.
Season Runtime: 325 min.
Released: July 3, 2012
Last Air Date: Sept. 25, 2012, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: M
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