Hikaru Genji
main character
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6.5
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 11
- Episode length
- 22 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 2 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 16, 2009 – March 27, 2009
- Season
- Winter 2009
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- Tezuka Productions
- Director
- Osamu Dezaki
- Original creator
- Murasaki Shikibu
- Music
- S.E.N.S.
- Age rating
- R — Mild Nudity
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 65/100
Estimated watch time
4h 2m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Historical79%Classic Literature79%Primarily Adult Cast66%Male Protagonist65%
TVFINISHED2009 WINTER6.5 / 10 AniList score
Millennium Old Journal: Tale of Genji
源氏物語千年紀Genji• Genji Monogatari Sennenki
Synopsis
Born from a much loved, but lowly ranked concubine, Genji Hikaru is called the Shining Prince and is the beloved second son of the Emperor. Although he cannot be an heir to the throne of his father, Genji spends his life surrounded by every pleasure and love. And yet, his one longing in love is something that even the power of an Emperor can never give him. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Millennium Old Journal: Tale of Genji?
Millennium Old Journal: Tale of Genji has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 65/100 — 38% of 706 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #76 highest-rated anime of 2009, and #94 most popular anime of 2009, and #17 highest-rated anime of Winter 2009 on AniList.
Of the 1.3K AniList users who started it, 11.9% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 858 have finished it.
At about 4 h 2 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama, Romance — especially historical, classic literature, primarily adult cast, male protagonist.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
11 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Murasaki Shikibu
- Director
- Osamu Dezaki
- Character design
- Akio Sugino
- Music
- S.E.N.S.
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Genji Monogatari
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Millennium Old Journal: Tale of Genji FAQ
How many episodes does Millennium Old Journal: Tale of Genji have?
Millennium Old Journal: Tale of Genji has 11 episodes of about 22 minutes each, roughly 4 h 2 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Millennium Old Journal: Tale of Genji?
About 4 h 2 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Millennium Old Journal: Tale of Genji finished?
Yes. Millennium Old Journal: Tale of Genji has finished airing — the final episode aired March 27, 2009.
Is there a season 2 of Millennium Old Journal: Tale of Genji?
No sequel is listed for Millennium Old Journal: Tale of Genji as of October 2026.
Is Millennium Old Journal: Tale of Genji based on a other source?
Yes. Millennium Old Journal: Tale of Genji adapts the other source by Murasaki Shikibu.
Who animated Millennium Old Journal: Tale of Genji?
Millennium Old Journal: Tale of Genji was animated by Tezuka Productions and TMS Entertainment and directed by Osamu Dezaki.
Where can I watch Millennium Old Journal: Tale of Genji?
Millennium Old Journal: Tale of Genji is listed on RetroCrush. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.