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The Tale of Genji (1987)

Poster for The Tale of Genji

Genji, the son of the emperor, is the talk of the Kyoto nobility for his charm and good looks, yet he cannot stop himself from pursuing an unobtainable object of desire: his father's young and beautiful bride. Following the tragic consequences of his obsession, Genji wanders from one affair to another, always seeking some sort of completion to his life.

Cast & Crew

Director
Gisaburō Sugii
  • Profile picture of Morio Kazama
    Hikaru Genji (voice) Morio Kazama
  • Profile picture of Midori Hagio
    Yuugao (voice) Midori Hagio
  • Profile picture of Miwako Kaji
    Lady Rokujō (voice) Miwako Kaji
  • Profile picture of Reiko Ōhara
    Lady Fujitsubo (voice) Reiko Ōhara
  • Profile picture of Megumi Yokoyama
    Murasaki (voice) Megumi Yokoyama
  • Profile picture of Jun Fubuki
    Oborozukiyo (voice) Jun Fubuki
  • Profile picture of Reiko Tajima
    Lady Aoi (voice) Reiko Tajima
  • Profile picture of Masane Tsukayama
    Tou-no-Chuujou (voice) Masane Tsukayama

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Keywords

  • japan
  • anime
  • heian period