The Tale of Genji
Series Overview
The life of Prince Hikaru Genji, who was nicknamed "Shining" by people for his dazzling noble beauty. Based on the novel "The Tale of Genji" by Murasaki Shikibu.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
1991 – 1992
Premiered: Fri, Dec 27, 1991
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Volume Two”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shin'ichi Kamoshita
Sugako Hashida, Murasaki Shikibu
Bob Sakuma, Hirooki Ogawa
Akio Sahara, Aoki Hayoshiki, Kenji Sugita
Kenji Umeda
Fukuko Ishii
Department Leadership Roster
Akio Sahara
Director of Photography
Aoki Hayoshiki
Director of Photography
Kenji Sugita
Director of Photography
Shin'ichi Kamoshita
Director
Kenji Umeda
Editor
Fukuko Ishii
Producer
Bob Sakuma
Original Music Composer
Hirooki Ogawa
Original Music Composer
Sugako Hashida
Screenplay
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What is The Tale of Genji about?
The life of Prince Hikaru Genji, who was nicknamed "Shining" by people for his dazzling noble beauty. Based on the novel "The Tale of Genji" by Murasaki Shikibu.
How many seasons does The Tale of Genji have?
The Tale of Genji comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Tale of Genji?
Key cast members in The Tale of Genji include Noriyuki Higashiyama, Reiko Ōhara, Ayako Wakao, Keiko Takeshita, Yasuko Sawaguchi.
Who created or directed The Tale of Genji?
The Tale of Genji was developed and directed by Shin'ichi Kamoshita.