Utakoi

Total Seasons :1Total Episodes : 13

The Hyakunin Isshu are an anthology of one hundred poems found in a trational Japanese card game called Karuta. Presented by the person who selected the writings, Fujiwara no Teika, this is a glimpse into the origin of some of them. Since the majority of them are love compositions, the focus remains on romance in ancient Japan.

Episodes(13)

1. Takaiko and Narihira: The Honorable Ariwara no Narihira / Yukihira and Hiroko: The Councilor Yukihira

Narihira is quite the ladies’ man, but when the bride to be of emperor catches his eye, he begins to change. Yukihira, his oldest brother, was always the opposite when it came to love.

Air Date : 2012-07-03

2. Sadaakira and Yasuko: Emperor Yozei

Sadaakira became emperor at the age of 9 and for a time was served by Narihira, who attempted to teach him how to become a man.

Air Date : 2012-07-10

3. Munesada and Yoshiko: The Monk Henjo

If you visit her every night for 100 nights, she will be yours to marry. But her true dream lies at the palace.

Air Date : 2012-07-17

4. Yasuhide and Narihira: Funya no Yasuhide

Three poets, three different styles, each express their reason and why they write poetry.

Air Date : 2012-07-24

5. Eastward: Ono no Komachi

Yoshiko, Yasuhide, and Narihira have grown to be great friends. Yasuhide is being sent to Mikawa and Narihira is leaving too. The three friends spend an evening together gazing at the stars.

Air Date : 2012-07-31

6. Uta Hen+

G1 Grand Prix in the Heian Capital, Teika's Room, and Heian card battle. Prepare for an intense non-stop episode.

Air Date : 2012-08-07

7. Yoshitaka and the Daughter of Minamoto no Yasumitsu: Fujiwara no Yoshitaka

Michitaka believes Yoshitaka relationship has gone stale and tries to help. Afterwards he needs some help with lady troubles of his own.

Air Date : 2012-08-14

8. Mount Suenomatsu: Kiyohara no Motosuke / Sanekata and Nagiko: The Honorable Fuji

Two couples very much in love, but even time can erode at something once thought unbreakable.

Air Date : 2012-08-21

9. Shonagon and Yukinari: Sei Shonagon

Yukinari’s father had a natural gift for poetry, a gift not passed on. Yukinari’s anti-social nature is affecting his reputation within the palace, in particular with the ladies of the court.

Air Date : 2012-08-28

10. Nakoso Falls: Shonagon Kinto

With the death of a prominent figure and a shakeup within the hierarchy of the palace, many things are changing and the old poets of the palace are moving on.

Air Date : 2012-09-04