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The Tale of Genji (1987)

★ 6.0/10 110 min Animation, Drama, Romance Japan Japanese
Writer: Tomomi Tsutsui
Original Story: Murasaki Shikibu
Novel: Murasaki Shikibu
Streaming: Not available

Description

Genji, the son of the emperor, is the talk of the Kyoto nobility for his charm and good looks, yet he cannot stop himself from pursuing an unobtainable object of desire: his father's young and beautiful bride. Following the tragic consequences of his obsession, Genji wanders from one affair to another, always seeking some sort of completion to his life.

Top Cast

Morio Kazama
Morio Kazama Hikaru Genji (voice)
Midori Hagio
Midori Hagio Yuugao (voice)
Miwako Kaji
Miwako Kaji Lady Rokujō (voice)
Reiko Ōhara
Reiko Ōhara Lady Fujitsubo (voice)
Megumi Yokoyama
Megumi Yokoyama Murasaki (voice)
Jun Fubuki
Jun Fubuki Oborozukiyo (voice)
Reiko Tajima
Reiko Tajima Lady Aoi (voice)
Masane Tsukayama
Masane Tsukayama Tou-no-Chuujou (voice)

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