I read 源氏物語 (Genji Monogatari) last semester for school, and absolutely fell in love with Murasaki Shikibu's work. Naturally, when I discovered an anime based off the tale, I had to watch it. (It can be found on YouTube)
The anime adds a very unique twist to the tale, focusing most on Lady Rokujo's venegeful spirit. With that slightly horror-esque environment, Genji's liaisons have a whole new element, and Genji himself seems more dimensional than in some translations of the tale. If you don't know what I'm talking about, this anime may not make a whole lot of sense to you. The story is vastly ...
Alternative Titles Synonyms: The Tale of Genji, Murasaki Shikibu's Tale of Genji Japanese: 源氏物語 Information Type: Movie Episodes: 1 Status: Finished Airing Aired: Dec 19, 1987 Producers: TV Asahi Licensors: None found, add some Studios: Group TAC Source: Novel Theme: Historical Duration: 1 hr. 46 min. Rating: R+ - Mild Nudity Statistics Score: 6.461 (scored by 2,847 users) 1 indicates a . Ranked: #77262 2 based on the top anime page. Please note that 'Not yet aired' and 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #6046 Members: 11,579 Favorites: 40 Resources |
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