Millennium Old Journal: Tale of Genji (2009)

Born from a much loved, but lowly ranked concubine, Genji Hikaru is called the Shining Prince and is the beloved second son of the Emperor. Although he cannot be an heir to the throne of his father, Genji spends his life surrounded by every pleasure and love. And yet, his one longing in love is something that even the power of an Emperor can never give him. (Source: Anime News Network)

Also known as

Genji Monogatari Sennenki · 源氏物語千年紀Genji

Format

TV · 11 episodes

Status

Finished

Genres

Drama, Romance

Studio

Tezuka Productions, TMS Entertainment

AniList score

65/100

Main characters

Hikaru Genji, Fujitsubo no Miya, Murasaki, To no Chujo, Rokujo no Miyasudokoro, Aoi no Ue, Yuugao, Oborozukiyo