The Tale of Genji
Series Overview
Genji Monogatari Sennenki: Genji is a Japanese anime adaptation of The Tale of Genji. Originally, it was meant to be an anime adaptation of Waki Yamato's The Tale of Genji manga, but the director decided to make it a direct adaptation of the original tale. The anime is directed by Osamu Dezaki. The series premiered on Fuji TV on January 15, 2009.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 11 Episodes
30 min per episode
2009 – 2009
Premiered: Thu, Jan 15, 2009
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 11: “To Young Murasaki”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Murasaki Shikibu
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
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Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tale of Genji
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What is The Tale of Genji about?
Genji Monogatari Sennenki: Genji is a Japanese anime adaptation of The Tale of Genji. Originally, it was meant to be an anime adaptation of Waki Yamato's The Tale of Genji manga, but the director decided to make it a direct adaptation of the original tale. The anime is directed by Osamu Dezaki. The series premiered on Fuji TV on January 15, 2009.
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 Takahiro Sakurai, Aya Endo, Toshiko Fujita, Sakiko Tamagawa, Hiromi Tsuru.
Who created or directed The Tale of Genji?
The Tale of Genji was developed and directed by Not specified.