The Heike Story (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Series · ★ 7.3
Released in 2022, The Heike Story is an animation, drama and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. A young orphan named Biwa is taken in by the powerful Taira Clan—also known as the Heike—after their leader witnesses her extraordinary psychic abilities. Unfortunately, what she predicts is a future of bloodshed, violence, and civil war. Inspired by the 12th-century epic tale Heike Monogatari.
Who’s in it. The Heike Story stars Aoi Yuuki as Biwa (voice), Takahiro Sakurai as Taira no Shigemori (voice), Saori Hayami as Taira no Tokuko (voice) and Miyu Irino as Taira no Koremori (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Heike Story has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Heike Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Heike Story tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Heike Story (2022)?
- In US, The Heike Story is available to stream on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Heike Story worth watching?
- The Heike Story holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, drama and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Heike Story?
- The Heike Story stars Aoi Yuuki, Takahiro Sakurai, Saori Hayami, Miyu Irino and Nobuhiko Okamoto.
- When was The Heike Story released?
- The Heike Story was released in 2022.