Synopsis

Born from a much loved, but lowly ranked concubine, Genji Hikaru is called the Shining Prince and is the beloved second son of the Emperor. Although he cannot be an heir to the throne of his father, Genji spends his life surrounded by every pleasure and love. And yet, his one longing in love is something that even the power of an Emperor can never give him. (Source: ANN)

Characters

Hikaru Genji

Handsome, high-ranking nobleman, son of the Emperor, renowned womanizer, secretly loves Fujitsubo.

Kazama Morio

Fujitsubo no Miya

Imperial princess, resembling the late Empress, she becomes the Emperor's consort, secretly loving Genji but maintaining propriety.

Murasaki

Endou Aya

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paulfr★★★★★Anime5d

yelecab329★★☆☆☆Anime7d

matelucia09★★★★☆VerifiedEP 1119d

The last episode wraps up the narrative perfectly; we see Genji’s journey to a beautifully sombre end as he goes into exile in Suma. We see him reflect on all his past lovers while listening to the crashing sea waves; it leaves us with a deep sense of sadness and regret

matelucia09★★★★☆EP 1019d

In this episode we get to see Genji entangled in a career-ending scandal. The visuals in this episode are chaotic, as the use of double images emphasises how Genji’s life is spinning out of control. It is an incredibly intense episode that sets the tone for the tragic downfall of Genji.

juan_grispo★★★★☆VerifiedEP 519d

This episode is characterised by the intense relationship between Genji and Fujitsubo and a sense of tension in the plot. Their affair will have repercussions in the near future and create serious conflicts, particularly for Fujitsubo.