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The Tale of Genji

源氏物語

Drama
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1991
1 Season
2 Episodes
JA
Ended

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The life of Prince Hikaru Genji, who was nicknamed "Shining" by people for his dazzling noble beauty. Based on the novel "The Tale of Genji" by Murasaki Shikibu.

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About The Tale of Genji

The life of Prince Hikaru Genji, who was nicknamed "Shining" by people for his dazzling noble beauty. Based on the novel "The Tale of Genji" by Murasaki Shikibu. Across 1 season and 2 episodes, originally airing on TBS.

The Tale of Genji Cast and Characters

The cast features Noriyuki Higashiyama, Reiko Ōhara, Ayako Wakao, Keiko Takeshita, and Yasuko Sawaguchi. Their performances are a major reason The Tale of Genji has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching The Tale of Genji

The Tale of Genji flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.

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The Tale of Genji has 2 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.

Is The Tale of Genji good? What's the rating?

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Who is in the cast of The Tale of Genji?

The main cast includes Noriyuki Higashiyama, Reiko Ōhara, Ayako Wakao, and Keiko Takeshita, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The Tale of Genji available in Japanese?

Yes — The Tale of Genji was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.

When was The Tale of Genji released?

The Tale of Genji first aired in 1991.

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How many seasons and episodes does The Tale of Genji have?

The Tale of Genji currently has 1 season and a total of 2 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.

What is The Tale of Genji about?

The life of Prince Hikaru Genji, who was nicknamed "Shining" by people for his dazzling noble beauty. Based on the novel "The Tale of Genji" by Murasaki Shikibu. It belongs to the Drama genre.

In which language is The Tale of Genji originally available?

The Tale of Genji was originally produced in JA. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original JA audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.

When was The Tale of Genji first released?

The Tale of Genji first premiered on December 27, 1991 (1991). The series has since concluded its run.

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