Utakoi

Category: TV Series
Adult: No
Native: 超訳百人一首 うた恋い.
Romaji: Chouyaku Hyakunin Isshu: Uta Koi.
Runtime: 25 minutes
Aired: Jul 3, 2012 [12 years 6 months ago]
Ended: Sep 25, 2012 [12 years 4 months ago]
Language: Japanese
Genres:
Comedy
Historical
Romance
Tags:
Nudity
Parody
The Arts
Multiple Couples
Heian Period
Links: ANIDB

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.

Episode 1: Takaiko and Narihira: The Honorable Ariwara no Narihira / Yukihira and Hiroko: The Councilor Yukihira
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2012-07-03
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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 2: Sadaakira and Yasuko: Emperor Yozei
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2012-07-10
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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 3: Munesada and Yoshiko: The Monk Henjo
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2012-07-17
If you visit her every night for 100 nights, she will be yours to marry. But her true dream lies at the palace. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 4: Yasuhide and Narihira: Funya no Yasuhide
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2012-07-24
Three poets, three different styles, each express their reason and why they write poetry. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 5: Eastward: Ono no Komachi / Tsurayuki and Kisen: The Monk Kisen
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2012-07-31
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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 6: Uta Hen. + (Plus)
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2012-08-07
G1 Grand Prix in the Heian Capital, Teika's Room, and Heian card battle. Prepare for an intense non-stop episode. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 7: Yoshitaka and the Daughter of Minamoto no Yasumitsu: Fujiwara no Yoshitaka / Ko no Naishi and Michitaka: The Mother of Gido Sanshi
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2012-08-14
Michitaka believes Yoshitaka relationship has gone stale and tries to help. Afterwards he needs some help with lady troubles of his own. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 8: Mount Suenomatsu: Kiyohara no Motosuke / Sanekata and Nagiko: The Honorable Fujiwara no Sanekata
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2012-08-21
Two couples very much in love, but even time can erode at something once thought unbreakable. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 9: Shonagon and Yukinari: Sei Shonagon
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2012-08-28
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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 10: Nakoso Falls: Dainagon Kinto
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2012-09-04
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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 11: Kaoriko and Fujiko: Lady Murasaki
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2012-09-11
Two friends form a bond as children and promise to keep it, as adults they learn things change. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 12: Michimasa and Masako: Minister of Left Kyoto Michimasa / Midnight Moon: The Former Emperor Sanjo
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2012-09-18
A chance for love takes courage, not pride. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 13: Teika and Noriko: Princess Shokushi Gon Chunagon Teika
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2012-09-25
A young man not wanting to follow in his father’s footsteps is drawn in the world of poetry by an untouchable source Source: crunchyroll