Series

The Tale of Genji

19911 season

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Where to watch The Tale of Genji

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Good to know

Release date: 1991-12-27
Language: Japanese
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 2
Network: TBS
Status: Ended
Country: Japan
Studio: TBS

About The Tale of Genji

The Tale of Genji is a 1991 web series in the Drama genre, starring Noriyuki Higashiyama, Reiko Ōhara and Ayako Wakao. It spans 1 season and 2 episodes, and originally aired on TBS. Below you can see where to watch The Tale of Genji in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Seasons (1)

Season 12 eps · 1991

Cast

Noriyuki Higashiyama

Reiko Ōhara

Ayako Wakao

Keiko Takeshita

Yasuko Sawaguchi

Yoshiko Mita

Tetsuro Tamba

Muga Takewaki

Takuya Fujioka

Mitsuko Mori

Jun Hashizume

Yuko Kotegawa

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Tale of Genji in Japan?+

The Tale of Genji is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Japan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Tale of Genji on Netflix?+

The Tale of Genji is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How many seasons of The Tale of Genji are there?+

The Tale of Genji has 1 season and 2 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Tale of Genji?+

The Tale of Genji stars Noriyuki Higashiyama, Reiko Ōhara, Ayako Wakao, Keiko Takeshita and Yasuko Sawaguchi.

When did The Tale of Genji come out?+

The Tale of Genji is a 1991 web series.

What genre is The Tale of Genji?+

The Tale of Genji is Drama series.