Utakoi
Original title: 超訳百人一首 うた恋い。
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.
Seasons
1
Episodes
13
Country
Japan
Status
Ended
Cast
Yuki Kaji
藤原定家 (voice) · 13 eps
Junichi Suwabe
在原业平 (voice) · 13 eps
Saori Hayami
藤原高子 (voice) · 13 eps
Kana Hanazawa
当子内亲王 (voice) · 13 eps
Sayaka Ohara
式子内亲王 (voice) · 13 eps
Aya Endo
小野小町 (voice) · 13 eps
Showtaro Morikubo
阳成院 (voice) · 13 eps
Sanae Kobayashi
弘子 (voice) · 13 eps
Hiro Shimono
宇都宫赖纲 (voice) · 13 eps
Susumu Chiba
文屋康秀 (voice) · 13 eps
Yuuya Uchida
良岑宗贞 (voice) · 13 eps
Daichi Endo
在原行平 (voice) · 13 eps
Minori Chihara
清少纳言 (voice) · 13 eps
Yuuka Nanri
末の松山 (voice) · 13 eps
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Episode Guide
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.
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.
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.
4
Yasuhide and Narihira: Funya no Yasuhide
Three poets, three different styles, each express their reason and why they write poetry.
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.
6
Uta Hen+
G1 Grand Prix in the Heian Capital, Teika's Room, and Heian card battle. Prepare for an intense non-stop episode.
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.
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.
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.
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.
11
Kaoriko and Fujiko: Lady Murasaki
Two friends form a bond as children and promise to keep it, as adults they learn things change.
12
Michimasa and Masako: Minister of Left Kyoto Michimasa / Midnight Moon: The Former Emperor Sanjo
A chance for love takes courage, not pride.
13
Teika and Noriko: Princess Shokushi Gon Chunagon Teika
A young man, not wanting to follow in his father’s footsteps, is drawn to the world of poetry by an untouchable source.
