Ep. 6: Taira clan relocates to Fukuhara while Kiyomori mobilizes forces against Yorimoto's growing army.
Aired on October 21, 2021
The Taira clan relocates to Fukuhara seeking stability, where Atsomori befriends Kiyotsune through their shared flute passion. Kiyomori discovers Lord Yorimoto is arming against the Heike following a decree from Go-Shirakawa. In response, Kiyomori appoints Koremori as commander and gathers 70,000 horsemen. However, Koremori learns Yorimoto has secured Genji support, commanding 200,000 horsemen. As torches surround the camp, waterbirds take flight, causing the Heike to fear a surprise attack and flee. Kiyomori threatens to execute strategist Tadakiyo and exile Koremori but is persuaded to moderate his rage. Koremori later admits to Biwa that his carefree days of dancing and music have ended due to his fear.
Episodes
- Ep. 2 · Tokuko faces marriage to Norihito while Biwa witnesses visions of future events and deaths.
- Ep. 3 · Shigemori navigates family tensions and the Enryakuji temple conflict at Shishigatani.
- Ep. 4 · Tokuko's labor and Shigemori's death follow exile events and Moriko's passing.
- Ep. 5 · Taira forces defeat Genji at Uji Bridge and burn Onoji Temple in 1180
- Ep. 6 · Taira clan relocates to Fukuhara while Kiyomori mobilizes forces against Yorimoto's growing army.
- Ep. 7 · Kiyomori dies after political turmoil and the burning of Kofukuji temple
- Ep. 8 · Biwa searches for Gio while Yoshinaka defeats the Taira at Kurikara Valley
- Ep. 9 · Biwa witnesses Kiyotsune's death and reunites with her blind mother Asagi before the Heike flee.
- Ep. 10 · The Heike fleet faces destruction by Yoshitsune's superior naval force at Dan-no-ura.