

Information
First Air DateJanuary 8, 2012
Last Air DateDecember 23, 2012
Seasons2
Episodes54
Runtime45m
StatusEnded
NetworkNHK BS1
8.0
10 votesPopularity36
Taira no Kiyomori
Synopsis
Villain or hero, Taira no Kiyomori changed Japanese history forever 900 years ago. Without ever knowing his real father, Kiyomori was raised as a samurai. Together with his stepfather, he wiped out piracy along Japan's western coast, becoming a full-fledged warrior samurai. In an age when samurai were looked down on as members of the lower class, Kiyomori was skillful at winning the hearts and minds of the people. By rounding up surrendered pirates and achieving other successes, Kiyomori eventually became the de facto ruler of Japan.
Cast & Crew
Featured Cast

Kenichi Matsuyama
Taira no Kiyomori

Kiichi Nakai
Taira no Tadamori

Shota Matsuda
Go-Shirakawa-tenno

Arata Iura
Emperor Sutoku

Fumiyo Kohinata
Minamoto no Tameyoshi