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StartedDec 19, 1987
FinishedDec 19, 1987

Genji Monogatari English Sub & Dub

源氏物語

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6.3
Rating
MOVIE
Type
106 min
Duration
Finished Airing
Status
SUB 1
DUB 1
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Synopsis

Based on the literary work of Shikibu Murasaki, The Tale of Genji is a story of the Emperor`s second son born by a courtier. Made a commoner, he served as a retainer to the court.

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StatusFinished Airing
Score6.3
TypeMOVIE
Duration106 min
AiredDec 19, 1987
StudioGroup TAC
Japanese源氏物語
SynonymsThe Tale of Genji, Murasaki Shikibu's Tale of Genji
CountryJP
Total Episodes1
FormatMOVIE

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About Genji Monogatari

Genji Monogatari (源氏物語) arrives as a drama anime by Group TAC (1987), and the premise is easy to summarize. What the story covers: Based on the literary work of Shikibu Murasaki, The Tale of Genji is a story of the Emperor`s second son born by a courtier. Made a commoner, he served as a retainer to the court.

With drama at the core, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Morio Kazama voices Hikaru Genji, one of the main characters driving the story.

If you count yourself among viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action, put it on your list. At 1 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Group TAC, so the studio's house style defines how Genji Monogatari looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on drama, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Its 6.3/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Morio Kazama as Hikaru Genji, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 1987, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.

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Hikaru Genji
Hikaru Genji
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Morio Kazama
Morio Kazama
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