Genji Monogatari

Japanese: 源氏物語

Premiered: Fall 1987

Plot Summary: 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.

Genre: Drama,Historical,Romance

Aired: Dec 19, 1987

MAL Score: 6.5

Status: Finished Airing

Synonyms: The Tale of Genji, Murasaki Shikibu's Tale of Genji