Taira no Kiyomori (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 2012, Taira no Kiyomori is an action & adventure, drama and war & politics series.
What it’s about. Villain or hero, Taira no Kiyomori changed Japanese history forever 900 years ago. Without ever knowing his real father, Kiyomori was raised as a samurai. Together with his stepfather, he wiped out piracy along Japan's western coast, becoming a full-fledged warrior samurai. In an age when samurai were looked down on as members of the lower class, Kiyomori was skillful at winning the hearts and minds of the people. By rounding up surrendered pirates and achieving other successes, Kiyomori eventually became the de facto ruler of Japan.
Who’s in it. Taira no Kiyomori stars Kenichi Matsuyama as Taira no Kiyomori, Kiichi Nakai as Taira no Tadamori, Shota Matsuda as Go-Shirakawa-tenno and Arata Iura as Emperor Sutoku, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Taira no Kiyomori sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Taira no Kiyomori page.
If you liked it. Fans of Taira no Kiyomori 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 Taira no Kiyomori (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Taira no Kiyomori change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Taira no Kiyomori worth watching?
- Taira no Kiyomori holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action & adventure, drama and war & politics. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Taira no Kiyomori?
- Taira no Kiyomori stars Kenichi Matsuyama, Kiichi Nakai, Shota Matsuda, Arata Iura and Fumiyo Kohinata.
- When was Taira no Kiyomori released?
- Taira no Kiyomori was released in 2012.