The Heike Story
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.
Where to watch The Heike Story in United States
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Amazon Video
Apple TV StoreClick a service to open The Heike Story there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Heike Story streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| India | Crunchyroll, Sony Liv, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| France | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| Spain | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| Brazil | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
About The Heike Story
The Heike Story is a 2022 Japanese-language animation, drama and sci-fi & fantasy series. The cast is led by Aoi Yuuki, Takahiro Sakurai, Saori Hayami. It spans 1 season and 11 episodes and has concluded. In United States, it is currently streaming on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel.
The Heike Story was produced by Science SARU, Asmik Ace, and Fuji Television Network and made in China and Japan. It was first aired on January 13, 2022, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- First aired
- January 13, 2022
- Last aired
- March 24, 2022
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (11 episodes)
- Network
- Fuji TV
- Country
- China, Japan
- Production
- Science SARU, Asmik Ace, Fuji Television Network
The Heike Story cast & crew
The cast features Aoi Yuuki as Biwa (voice), Takahiro Sakurai as Taira no Shigemori (voice), Saori Hayami as Taira no Tokuko (voice), Miyu Irino as Taira no Koremori (voice), Nobuhiko Okamoto as Taira no Sukemori (voice), and Natsuki Hanae as Taira no Kiyotsune (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Kensuke Ushio, cinematography is by Kazuto Izumita, and it was produced by Eunyoung Choi and Noriko Ozaki.
Is The Heike Story worth watching?
With 1 season and 11 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy animation, drama, and sci-fi & fantasy, The Heike Story is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Heike Story
In United States, you can stream The Heike Story on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Heike Story
Aoi Yuuki
Biwa (voice)
Takahiro Sakurai
Taira no Shigemori (voice)
Saori Hayami
Taira no Tokuko (voice)
Miyu Irino
Taira no Koremori (voice)
Nobuhiko Okamoto
Taira no Sukemori (voice)
Natsuki Hanae
Taira no Kiyotsune (voice)
Tessyo Genda
Taira no Kiyomori (voice)
Kikuko Inoue
Taira no Tokiko (voice)
Nobuyuki Hiyama
Taira no Munemori (voice)
Subaru Kimura
Taira no Tomomori (voice)
Yu Miyazaki
Taira no Shigehira (voice)
Shigeru Chiba
Emperor Go-Shirakawa (voice)
The Heike Story — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Heike Story in United States?
The Heike Story is streaming on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is The Heike Story on Crunchyroll?
Yes — The Heike Story is currently available on Crunchyroll in United States.
▸What language is The Heike Story in?
The Heike Story is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Heike Story are there?
The Heike Story has 1 season with 11 episodes in total.
▸What is The Heike Story rated?
The Heike Story is rated TV-14. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 30 ratings.
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