The Tale of Genji

Synopsis

Genji, the son of the emperor, is the talk of the Kyoto nobility for his charm and good looks, yet he cannot stop himself from pursuing an unobtainable object of desire: his father's young and beautiful bride. Following the tragic consequences of his obsession, Genji wanders from one affair to another, always seeking some sort of completion to his life.

Director

Gisaburō Sugii

Written by

Tomomi Tsutsui

Music

Haruomi Hosono

Studio

The Asahi Shimbun

Released

19 December 1987

Genres

Animation, Drama, Romance