TV series
The Tale of Genji
2009, Japanese, on Fuji TV.
Genji Monogatari Sennenki: Genji is a Japanese anime adaptation of The Tale of Genji. Originally, it was meant to be an anime adaptation of Waki Yamato's The Tale of Genji manga, but the director decided to make it a direct adaptation of the original tale. The anime is directed by Osamu Dezaki. The series premiered on Fuji TV on January 15, 2009.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 11
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 2009
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Where to watch The Tale of Genji
The Tale of Genji is streaming on RetroCrush and Cineverse in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E11: To Young Murasaki
Aired 26 March 2009
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 15 January 2009
- Last aired
- 26 March 2009
- Network
- Fuji TV
- Original title
- 源氏物語千年紀 Genji
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Scripted
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What The Tale of Genji is based on
The Tale of Genji is based on The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu.
The Tale of Genji
By Murasaki Shikibu
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The Tale of Genji: quick answers
Is The Tale of Genji worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Tale of Genji are there?
The Tale of Genji has 1 season and 11 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is The Tale of Genji finished?
Yes. The Tale of Genji ended in 2009, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Tale of Genji on?
The Tale of Genji is streaming on RetroCrush and Cineverse in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
The Tale of Genji parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Tale of Genji yet.
What shows are like The Tale of Genji?
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What is The Tale of Genji based on?
The Tale of Genji is based on The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu.