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The Tale of Genji

1991–19921 seasonShin'ichi Kamoshita

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The life of Prince Hikaru Genji, who was nicknamed "Shining" by people for his dazzling noble beauty. Based on the novel "The Tale of Genji" by Murasaki Shikibu.

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What is The Tale of Genji (1991) about?

The life of Prince Hikaru Genji, who was nicknamed "Shining" by people for his dazzling noble beauty. Based on the novel "The Tale of Genji" by Murasaki Shikibu.

Who stars in The Tale of Genji?

The Tale of Genji stars Noriyuki Higashiyama, Reiko Ōhara, Ayako Wakao, Keiko Takeshita, Yasuko Sawaguchi. The series was created by Shin'ichi Kamoshita.

How many seasons does The Tale of Genji have?

The Tale of Genji has 1 seasons. There are 2 episodes in total.

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