Hikaru Genji
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MOVIE
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- film
- Runtime
- 106 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- December 19, 1987
- Season
- Fall 1987
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- Group TAC
- Director
- Gisaburou Sugii
- Original creator
- Murasaki Shikibu
- Music
- Haruomi Hosono
- Age rating
- R — Mild Nudity
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 63/100
Estimated watch time
1h 46m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Historical91%Classic Literature90%Age Gap79%Anti-Hero79%Heterosexual79%Nudity79%Psychosexual79%Male Protagonist64%Oiran60%Pregnancy60%
overview details
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.
Should you watch Genji Monogatari?
Genji Monogatari has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 63/100 — 33% of 1,051 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 1.7K AniList users who started it, 3.5% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 1.5K have finished it.
As a 106-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama, Romance — especially historical, classic literature, age gap, anti-hero.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Murasaki Shikibu
- Director
- Gisaburou Sugii
- Character design
- Yasuhiro Nakura
- Music
- Haruomi Hosono
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Millennium Old Journal: Tale of Genji
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Genji Monogatari FAQ
How long is Genji Monogatari?
Genji Monogatari runs 106 minutes (1 h 46 min).
Is Genji Monogatari finished?
Yes. Genji Monogatari has finished airing — the final episode aired December 19, 1987.
Is Genji Monogatari based on a other source?
Yes. Genji Monogatari adapts the other source by Murasaki Shikibu.
Who animated Genji Monogatari?
Genji Monogatari was animated by Group TAC and directed by Gisaburou Sugii.