Utakoi
Utakoi
TV ShowEnded

Utakoi

8.0 / 10
2012
1 season
13 episodes
AnimationDramaComedy

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.

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

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

    03-07-201225m

    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 l...

  • Sadaakira and Yasuko: Emperor Yozei

    2.Sadaakira and Yasuko: Emperor Yozei

    10-07-201225m

    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

    3.Munesada and Yoshiko: The Monk Henjo

    17-07-201225m

    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

    4.Yasuhide and Narihira: Funya no Yasuhide

    24-07-201225m

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

  • Eastward: Ono no Komachi

    5.Eastward: Ono no Komachi

    31-07-201225m

    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...

  • Uta Hen+

    6.Uta Hen+

    07-08-201225m

    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

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

    14-08-201225m

    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

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

    21-08-201225m

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

  • Shonagon and Yukinari: Sei Shonagon

    9.Shonagon and Yukinari: Sei Shonagon

    28-08-201225m

    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...

  • Nakoso Falls: Shonagon Kinto

    10.Nakoso Falls: Shonagon Kinto

    04-09-201225m

    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

    11.Kaoriko and Fujiko: Lady Murasaki

    11-09-201225m

    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

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

    18-09-201225m

    A chance for love takes courage, not pride.

  • Teika and Noriko: Princess Shokushi Gon Chunagon Teika

    13.Teika and Noriko: Princess Shokushi Gon Chunagon Teika

    25-09-201225m

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

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