Taira no Kiyomori
平清盛
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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.
Cast
Kenichi Matsuyama
as Taira no Kiyomori
Kiichi Nakai
as Taira no Tadamori
Shota Matsuda
as Go-Shirakawa-tenno
Arata Iura
as Emperor Sutoku
Fumiyo Kohinata
as Minamoto no Tameyoshi
Yudai Chiba
as Emperor Takakura
Hiroshi Tamaki
as Minamoto no Yoshitomo
Rei Dan
as Fujiwara no Shoshi
Kyoko Fukada
as Taira no tokiko
Ryo
as Horikawa no Tsubone
Rena Tanaka
as Lady Yura
Emi Takei
as Tokiwa Gozen
Ai Kato
as Takashina no Akiko
Kotaro Tanaka
as Minamoto no Mitsuyasu
Seasons
Episodes
Season 1
Two Fathers (ふたりの父)
In 1118 in Kyoto amid the time of confusion, Taira no Tadamori, the heir of the Taira clan, spends days doing dirty works to capture robbers under orders of the Imperial Court. One day, he encounters a pregnant woman named Maiko, who is on the run to protect her unborn baby, a child of the cloistered Emperor Shirakawa (who although retired is still the most powerful,) from being murdered. Tadamori secretly provides shelter to Maiko, while shaking off the pursuit from Minamoto no Tameyoshi, the head of the Minamoto clan, who is searching for her under Emperor Shirakawa's order. Maiko eventually gives birth to a baby boy, Heita, who later becomes known as Taira no Kiyomori.
The Villain Takeheita (無頼の高平太)
Heita, after reaching adulthood, wanders around gambling parlors being frustrated with his ironic fate of having two fathers: Tadamori as his foster father and the cloistered Emperor Shirakawa as his biological father. People consider Heita to be disreputable, however, Tadamori continues to treat Heita as the heir of the Taira clan, which worsens the relations between Tadamori and his brother, Tadamasa. One day, a fisherman close to Heita is captured by the Emperor Shirakawa for breaking the law that prohibits killing animals set by the Emperor.
Son of Two Clans (源平の御曹司)
Heita, renamed as Kiyomori, spends days fighting against pirates in the Seto Inland Sea and restoring stolen food to fisherfolk. Kiyomori, however, is mistaken as a pirate and sent to Kyoto where he is reunited with Tadamori. Although Tadamori tries to place Kiyomori to guard the Imperial Palace, Kiyomori refuses it saying he wants to live his own life. One day, Kiyomori is called to stop by a man named Minamoto no Yoshitomo, the son of Tadamori's longtime foe Tameyoshi, who later becomes Kiyomori's lifelong rival. Yoshitomo challenges Kiyomori on deciding which of the Minamoto clan and the Taira clan is superior to the other by comparing their horseback riding skills.
Court Assassination (殿上の闇討ち)
Tadamori becomes the first samurai granted a title which allows him to enter the Imperial Palace in recognition of his loyalty to the Imperial Court, which brings joy to the Taira clan including Kiyomori. However, some aristocrats are not pleased with Tadamori's promotion, and Fujiwara no Tadazane from a prominent family in the Imperial Court, plots to make a sneak attack on Tadamori by maneuvering Tameyoshi.
Crush the Pirates (海賊討伐)
In 1135 at the Imperial Court, aristocrats are discussing countermeasures against pirates who are raising havoc in the Seto Inland Sea. Despite Tadazane's recommendation to place the Minamoto clan to expel the pirates, the retired Emperor Toba, who puts his trust in Tadamori, assigns the Taira clan to lead the punitive expedition. Tadamori, who wants to make Kiyomori his successor, orders Kiyomori to join the expedition, going against the opposition of Tadamasa. After arriving at the Sea, a giant vessel appears before Tadamori and Kiyomori.
The Pirate King of the Western Seas (西海の海賊王)
Amid the battle against the pirates, Taira no Moriyasu gets seriously hurt from protecting Kiyomori, and the Taira clan once returns to their base. Kiyomori, however, goes back to the Sea alone being mad at his cowardliness, where he is saved from his sinking boat by Takashina no Michinori. Meanwhile, Yoshitomo, who is on his way eastward from Kyoto, encounters Yura Gozen, daughter of the chief priest of Atsuta Shrine. Back at the Imperial Palace, Nariko from a middle-class aristocratic family becomes pregnant with a child of the retired Emperor Toba. Kiyomori and Michinori are captured by the pirates and taken to the giant vessel.
The Unshining Prince (光らない君)
The Taira clan finally succeeds in subduing the pirates, however, Tadamori is not granted the rank equal to the aristocrats. Kiyomori, on the other hand, gets promoted and pays a visit to Tadazane. On the way back home, Kiyomori and Morikuni, fisherman-turned-samurai, encounter Takashina no Motoaki, a lower-class aristocrat, and his daughter, Akiko. Motoaki immediately takes a liking to Kiyomori and asks him to take Akiko as his wife. Although Akiko feels reluctant to marry Kiyomori because of her low status, she gradually falls for Kiyomori as he reveals his honest feelings toward her.
Currency and the Minister (宋銭と内大臣)
In 1136, Kiyomori learns that Tadamori is illegally trading with Sung and keeps it secret from the Imperial Court. Meanwhile, Fujiwara no Yorinaga, the second son of Tadazane who is known for his all-or-nothing personality, is assigned as the Minister of the Center, which eventually makes the already unstable situation in the Imperial Court worse. Yorinaga finds out about the illegal trading and summons Kiyomori to his place. Kiyomori, however, suggests to Yorinaga for Japan to emulate the prosperous country of Sung, pointing out Japan's wrong political structure.
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About Taira no Kiyomori
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. Across 1 season and 50 episodes, originally airing on NHK BS Premium.
Taira no Kiyomori Cast and Characters
The cast features Kenichi Matsuyama (as Taira no Kiyomori), Kiichi Nakai (as Taira no Tadamori), Shota Matsuda (as Go-Shirakawa-tenno), Arata Iura (as Emperor Sutoku), and Fumiyo Kohinata (as Minamoto no Tameyoshi). Their performances are a major reason Taira no Kiyomori has built such a passionate audience.
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How many episodes does Taira no Kiyomori have?
Taira no Kiyomori has 50 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on CineFlixo.
Is Taira no Kiyomori good? What's the rating?
Taira no Kiyomori holds a 8.0/10 rating based on 10 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of Taira no Kiyomori?
The main cast includes Kenichi Matsuyama, Kiichi Nakai, Shota Matsuda, and Arata Iura, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Taira no Kiyomori available in Japonés?
Yes — Taira no Kiyomori was originally produced in Japonés and that's the version you'll stream here on CineFlixo. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Taira no Kiyomori released?
Taira no Kiyomori first aired in 2012.
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You can watch Taira no Kiyomori online for free on CineFlixo. All 50 episodes across 1 season are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does Taira no Kiyomori have?
Taira no Kiyomori currently has 1 season and a total of 50 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on CineFlixo and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Taira no Kiyomori 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… It belongs to the Action & Adventure, Drama, War & Politics genres.
In which language is Taira no Kiyomori originally available?
Taira no Kiyomori was originally produced in JA. On CineFlixo the show is available in its original JA audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Taira no Kiyomori first released?
Taira no Kiyomori first premiered on January 8, 2012 (2012). The series has since concluded its run.
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