Taira no Kiyomori S01E18 · Emperor Go-Shirakawa (誕生、後白河帝)

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In 1154, as the reigning Emperor Konoe's illness worsens, the retired Emperor Toba regrets and wonders if the cause of illness is retribution for him not being in good terms with the former Emperor Sutoku. Kiyomori tries to help mend the relationship between Toba and Sutoku, however, to no avail as Konoe passes away in 1155 at the age of 17. At the Imperial Court, a meeting is held to decide the successor to the throne.

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1. 1 1. Two Fathers (ふたりの父)2012-01-08 · 45mIn 1118 in Kyoto amid the time of confusion, Taira no Tadamori, the heir of the Taira clan, spends days doing dirty works to capture robbers under orders of the Imperial Court. One
2. 2 2. The Villain Takeheita (無頼の高平太)2012-01-15 · 45mHeita, after reaching adulthood, wanders around gambling parlors being frustrated with his ironic fate of having two fathers: Tadamori as his foster father and the cloistered Emper
3. 3 3. Son of Two Clans (源平の御曹司)2012-01-22 · 45mHeita, renamed as Kiyomori, spends days fighting against pirates in the Seto Inland Sea and restoring stolen food to fisherfolk. Kiyomori, however, is mistaken as a pirate and sent
4. 4 4. Court Assassination (殿上の闇討ち)2012-01-29 · 45mTadamori becomes the first samurai granted a title which allows him to enter the Imperial Palace in recognition of his loyalty to the Imperial Court, which brings joy to the Taira
5. 5 5. Crush the Pirates (海賊討伐)2012-02-05 · 45mIn 1135 at the Imperial Court, aristocrats are discussing countermeasures against pirates who are raising havoc in the Seto Inland Sea. Despite Tadazane's recommendation to place t
6. 6 6. The Pirate King of the Western Seas (西海の海賊王)2012-02-12 · 45mAmid the battle against the pirates, Taira no Moriyasu gets seriously hurt from protecting Kiyomori, and the Taira clan once returns to their base. Kiyomori, however, goes back to
7. 7 7. The Unshining Prince (光らない君)2012-02-19 · 45mThe Taira clan finally succeeds in subduing the pirates, however, Tadamori is not granted the rank equal to the aristocrats. Kiyomori, on the other hand, gets promoted and pays a v
8. 8 8. Currency and the Minister (宋銭と内大臣)2012-02-26 · 45mIn 1136, Kiyomori learns that Tadamori is illegally trading with Sung and keeps it secret from the Imperial Court. Meanwhile, Fujiwara no Yorinaga, the second son of Tadazane who i
9. 9 9. The Two Outcasts (ふたりのはみだし者)2012-03-04 · 45mIn 1138, Akiko gave birth to her and Kiyomori's first child—a baby boy. Now, an heir was born to the Heike family heir, and the entire clan rejoiced at the news of this auspicious
10. 10 10. Norikiyo's Fall (義清散る)2012-03-11 · 45mTamako (Empress Dowager Taiken), wife of the retired Emperor Toba, gets upset and clutches at Nariko for bringing up unfavorable rumors surrounding Prince Masahito's birth. On that
11. 11 11. A Monster's Tears (もののけの涙)2012-03-18 · 45mEmperor Sutoku falls into Nariko's trap and passes the throne to Emperor Konoe, the son of Nariko and the retired Emperor Toba. Meanwhile, Akiko becomes seriously ill and passes aw
12. 12 12. A Fateful Reunion (宿命の再会)2012-03-25 · 45mIn 1145, Tamako, who has become a Buddhist nun, is struck down by a serious illness. The retired Emperor Toba loses his composure and orders samurai serving under the Emperor to fi
13. 13 13. The Gion Incident (祇園闘乱事件)2012-04-01 · 45mIn 1147, when Kiyomori and the members of the Taira family visit Gion Shrine to pray for the prosperity of the Taira family, they get into a skirmish with armed priests. The incide
14. 14 14. Iemori Rises (家盛決起)2012-04-08 · 45mKiyomori, after being released, faces scolding from his younger brother, Iemori, who flatly says that Kiyomori's behavior was inappropriate as the heir of the Taira family. Yorinag
15. 15 15. Chaos in the Clan (嵐の中の一門)2012-04-15 · 45mIemori falls into Yorinaga's trap and dies from falling off his horse, which strongly shakes the Taira family. Tadamori, however, shows no sign of perturbation, and asks the retire
16. 16 16. Goodbye, Father (さらば父上)2012-04-22 · 45mWhile the internal power struggle within the Fujiwara family is heating up, Tadamori, who has been promoted after completing the reconstruction of Mt. Koya, is struck down by an il
17. 17 17. The Heike’s Leader (平氏の棟梁)2012-04-29 · 45mIn 1153 after the death of Tadamori, Kiyomori officially becomes the head of the Taira family, however, he starts to doubt his abilities in following the great footsteps of his fat
18. 18 18. Emperor Go-Shirakawa (誕生、後白河帝)2012-05-06 · 45mIn 1154, as the reigning Emperor Konoe's illness worsens, the retired Emperor Toba regrets and wonders if the cause of illness is retribution for him not being in good terms with t
19. 19 19. Toba's Will (鳥羽院の遺言)2012-05-13 · 45mPrince Masahito ascends the throne and becomes Emperor Go-Shirakawa, which throws the Imperial Court into chaos. Meanwhile, a dispute arises among the Minamoto family and the relat
20. 20 20. Prior Night's Decision (前夜の決断)2012-05-20 · 45mIn 1156, the former Emperor Sutoku and Yorinaga similarly oppressed, join together. Shinzei puts the two under suspicion of treason and commands the samurais to side to Emperor Go-
21. 21 21. he Hogen Rebellion (保元の乱)2012-05-27 · 45mOn the late night of July 10, 1156, military meetings are held at both sides, the former Emperor Sutoku and the reigning Emperor Go-Shirakawa, where the two forces react differentl
22. 22 22. The Price of the Victory (勝利の代償)2012-06-03 · 45mThe Hogen Rebellion finally comes to an end with the victory of the Emperor Go-Shirakawa side. Yorinaga, who is seriously hurt while escaping, seeks help from his father but the cr
23. 23 23. Killing My Uncle (叔父を斬る)2012-06-10 · 45mKiyomori and Yoshitomo are respectively ordered to cut off Tadamasa and Tameyoshi's heads by Shinzei who has now come to power in the Imperial Court. Although the two are torn betw
24. 24 24. Kiyomori’s First (清盛の大一番)2012-06-17 · 45mShinzei, who is actively engaged in political events, sends Kiyomori to Chinzei to raise money by collecting unpaid taxes. Meanwhile, Shigemori, Kiyomori's eldest son, not acceptin
25. 25 25. Unfulfilled Dreams (見果てぬ夢)2012-06-24 · 45mYoshitomo feels chagrined at remaining in his low status, while Kiyomori is climbing up the ladder of success. Yoritomo, Yoshitomo's eldest son, meets Kiyomori for the first time a
26. 26 26. Heiji Rebellion (平治の乱)2012-07-01 · 45mIn 1159, Yoshitomo finally decides to join hands with Nobuyori and rises in revolt against Shinzei--the Heiji Rebellion. Yoshitomo and Nobuyori place Emperor Nijo (Emperor Go-Shira
27. 27 27. A Fated Showdown (宿命の対決)2012-07-08 · 45mKiyomori declares his intention to show his obedience to Nobuyori instead of taking an immediate action against him, which surprises the members of the Taira family. While Yoshimot
28. 28 28. A Friend’s Son, A Friend’s Wife (友の子、友の妻)2012-07-15 · 45mYoshitomo, who was defeated by Kiyomori, flees eastward but ends up being alone with Masakiyo, Yoshitomo's foster brother and most loyal aide, and the two commit suicide. In Kyoto,
29. 29 29. Shigeko's Wedding (滋子の婚礼)2012-07-22 · 45mIn 1160, Kiyomori is finally granted the long-sought rank which equals to that of an aristocrat, and many within the Taira family also enjoyed promotions. Meanwhile, Shigeko, Kiyom
30. 30 30. The Heike's Sutra (平家納経)2012-07-29 · 45mIn 1161, the retired Emperor Sutoku, who has been exiled to Sanuki where he is now living a quiet life, writes a hand-copied sutra for the former Emperor Go-Shirakawa with hopes to
31. 31 31. Prisoner in Izu (伊豆の流人)2012-08-05 · 45mIt is 1164, Yoritomo, who was exiled five years ago by Kiyomori, has now turned 18 and lives with his retainer in Izu. Meanwhile, Kiyomori gains power in the Imperial Court under t
32. 32 32. Chief Minister for 100 Days (百日の太政大臣)2012-08-19 · 45mIn 1166, Kiyomori becomes the first samurai who reaches the position of a Major Counselor at the Imperial Court. Although some aristocrats reacted sharply against Kiyomori's unprec
33. 33 33. Kiyomori's 50th Birthday (清盛、五十の宴)2012-08-26 · 45mIn 1167, Kiyomori becomes the Chief Minister of the Imperial Court. At the celebration of Kiyomori's 50th birthday, aristocrats from prominent families, who are discontent with Kiy
34. 34 34. Shirakawa's Message (白河院の伝言)2012-09-02 · 45mIn 1168, Kiyomori is struck down by a febrile illness, which shakes not only the Taira family but also the Imperial Court and samurais across the country. The retired Emperor Go-Sh
35. 35 35. Fukuhara, my Capital (わが都、福原)2012-09-09 · 45mAfter recovering from his illness, Kiyomori enters the Buddhist priesthood with his wife Tokiko. Kiyomori decides to move his base to Fukuhara to live closer to a port, which surpr
36. 36 36. A Great Man's Shadow (巨人の影)2012-09-16 · 45mWhile Kiyomori moves to Fukuhara, entrusting Kyoto to his heir Shigemori, the retired Emperor Go-Shirakawa enters the Buddhist priesthood. In 1169, the Imperial Court falls into ch
37. 37 37. The Riding Incident (殿下乗合事件)2012-09-23 · 45mIn 1170, Kiyomori invites the cloistered Emperor Go-Shirakawa to Fukuhara where he arranges a meeting between Go-Shirakawa and the people from Sung. Meanwhile, Sukemori, Shigemori'
38. 38 38. Not a Heike, Not a Person (平家にあらずんば人にあらず)2012-09-30 · 45mIn July 1171, Kiyomori succeeds in marrying off his daughter, Tokuko, to Emperor Takakura, thanks to the hospitality he offered to the cloistered Emperor Go-Shirakawa and Shigeko (
39. 39 39. Usagimaru Mortified (兎丸無念)2012-10-07 · 45mIn 1172 in Fukuhara, Kiyomori with the backing of the cloistered Emperor Go-Shirakawa steadily advances construction work of a port, together with Usagimaru (Kiyomori's retainer) t
40. 40 40. A Short Song (はかなき歌)2012-10-14 · 45mIn 1174 in Fukuhara, Japan-Sung trade has already started. Kiyomori advises the cloistered Emperor Go-Shirakawa and Shigeko to visit Itsukushima Shrine to pray for the nation's pro
41. 41 41. How the Dice Rolls (賽（さい）の目の行方)2012-10-21 · 45mIn 1177, Saiko's son gets into a skirmish with Buddhist monks at a temple on Mt. Hakusan, and the incident escalates into a brawl, involving Buddhist monks of Enryakuji on Mt. Hiei
42. 42 42. Shishigatani Conspiracy (鹿ヶ谷の陰謀)2012-10-28 · 45mKiyomori receives secret information that the cloistered Emperor Go-Shirakawa and his aides, including Narichika and Saiko, are plotting to overthrow the Taira family. Kiyomori bur
43. 43 43. Loyalty or Filial Piety (忠と孝のはざまで)2012-11-04 · 45mNarichika, who has been exiled by Kiyomori, dies from starvation. Shigemori becomes worn down by the passing of his brother-in-law and from the considerations shown for the cloiste
44. 44 44. The view from there (そこからの眺め)2012-11-11 · 45mShigemori, who has been suffering from anxiety of being caught between the cloistered Emperor Go-Shirakawa and Kiyomori, finally falls ill. After Kiyomori's daughter Moriko, who ac
45. 45 45. Prince Mochihito's Command (以仁王の令旨)2012-11-18 · 45mKiyomori launches a coup d'etat by placing the cloistered Emperor Go-Shirakawa under confinement, and finally becomes the first samurai to seize control over the entire country. Wh
46. 46 46. Yoritomo Rebels (頼朝挙兵)2012-11-25 · 45mLearning Prince Mochihito's plot, Kiyomori bursts in anger and captures Mochihito and his followers. While Kiyomori enforces the transfer of capital to Fukuhara for Emperor Antoku,
47. 47 47. Defeat of fate (宿命の敗北)2012-12-02 · 45mIn 1180, Kiyomori commands his followers to defeat Yoritomo under the name of the former Emperor Takakura. Although Yoritomo loses the battle against the Taira forces at Mt. Ishiba
48. 48 48. Illusionary Capital (幻の都)2012-12-09 · 45mAfter the loss in the Battle of Fujikawa, Kiyomori reluctantly gives in to Munemori's tearful appeal for restoring the capital to Kyoto. Learning Kiyomori's decision, Yoritomo no l
49. 49 49. When the Game Ends (双六が終わるとき)2012-12-16 · 45mEarly in the following year in 1181, ill feelings towards the Taira family spread across the country. Meanwhile, the former Emperor Takakura, who has been an anchor to Kiyomori, pa
50. 50 50. Were we Born to Play? (遊びをせんとや生まれけむ)2012-12-23 · 45mKiyomori is struck down by a febrile illness. Kiyomori appears before Saigyo, formerly named Norikiyo, as a wraith, and learns the meaning of his life through dialogue with Saigyo.