Utakoi
Utakoi
Utakoi

Episodes

13 episodes · 2012

Uta Koi tells the "super-liberal interpretation" of the Hyakuninisshu anthology compiled during Japan's Heian period of 100 romantic poems from 100 different poets such as The Tale of Genji's Murasaki Shikibu.

Season6.9
Takaiko and Narihira: The Honorable Ariwara no Narihira / Yukihira and Hiroko: The Councilor Yukihira
E01

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

2012-07-0325 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
E02

Sadaakira and Yasuko: Emperor Yozei

2012-07-1025 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
E03

Munesada and Yoshiko: The Monk Henjo

2012-07-1725 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
E04

Yasuhide and Narihira: Funya no Yasuhide

2012-07-2425 min

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

Eastward: Ono no Komachi
E05

Eastward: Ono no Komachi

2012-07-3125 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+
E06

Uta Hen+

2012-08-0725 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
E07

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

2012-08-1425 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
E08

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

2012-08-2125 min

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

Shonagon and Yukinari: Sei Shonagon
E09

Shonagon and Yukinari: Sei Shonagon

2012-08-2825 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.

Nakoso Falls: Shonagon Kinto
E10

Nakoso Falls: Shonagon Kinto

2012-09-0425 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.

Kaoriko and Fujiko: Lady Murasaki
E11

Kaoriko and Fujiko: Lady Murasaki

2012-09-1125 min

Two friends form a bond as children and promise to keep it, as adults they learn things change.

Michimasa and Masako: Minister of Left Kyoto Michimasa / Midnight Moon: The Former Emperor Sanjo
E12

Michimasa and Masako: Minister of Left Kyoto Michimasa / Midnight Moon: The Former Emperor Sanjo

2012-09-1825 min

A chance for love takes courage, not pride.

Teika and Noriko: Princess Shokushi Gon Chunagon Teika
E13

Teika and Noriko: Princess Shokushi Gon Chunagon Teika

2012-09-2525 min

A young man, not wanting to follow in his father’s footsteps, is drawn to the world of poetry by an untouchable source.