Utakoi (2012)

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1 Season

July 3, 2012

Japanese

Animation Drama Comedy

Synopsis

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.

Network

TV Tokyo

Episodes

Takaiko and Narihira: The Honorable Ariwara no Narihira / Yukihira and Hiroko: The Councilor Yukihira

Jul 3, 2012

25 min

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.

Sadaakira and Yasuko: Emperor Yozei

Jul 10, 2012

25 min

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.

Munesada and Yoshiko: The Monk Henjo

Jul 17, 2012

25 min

If you visit her every night for 100 nights, she will be yours to marry. But her true dream lies at the palace.

Yasuhide and Narihira: Funya no Yasuhide

Jul 24, 2012

25 min

Three poets, three different styles, each express their reason and why they write poetry.

Eastward: Ono no Komachi

Jul 31, 2012

25 min

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.

Uta Hen+

Aug 7, 2012

25 min

G1 Grand Prix in the Heian Capital, Teika's Room, and Heian card battle. Prepare for an intense non-stop episode.

Yoshitaka and the Daughter of Minamoto no Yasumitsu: Fujiwara no Yoshitaka

Aug 14, 2012

25 min

Michitaka believes Yoshitaka relationship has gone stale and tries to help. Afterwards he needs some help with lady troubles of his own.

Mount Suenomatsu: Kiyohara no Motosuke / Sanekata and Nagiko: The Honorable Fuji

Aug 21, 2012

25 min

Two couples very much in love, but even time can erode at something once thought unbreakable.

Shonagon and Yukinari: Sei Shonagon

Aug 28, 2012

25 min

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.

E10

Nakoso Falls: Shonagon Kinto

Sep 4, 2012

25 min

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.