"Heike Monogatari" brilliantly utilizes its artistic visuals, music choice, and story elements to convey a compelling story. As a history enthusiast, it is difficult to find shows that find that balance between the historical and anime elements. My initial hesitation was overshadowed by the show's surprisingly strong personality (For me a show's personality is how all the elements blend together to make it memorable).
If you are familiar with the ultimate result of the Genpei War, then boy oh boy will this tug at your heartstrings. This tragic tale touches on many elements such as loyalty, family, and inner struggle. You see characters deal with
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