The Tale of Genji

(1987)Directed by Gisaburō Sugii110 minAnimation, Drama, Romance

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.

Morio Kazamaas Hikaru Genji (voice)
Midori Hagioas Yuugao (voice)
Miwako Kajias Lady Rokujō (voice)
Reiko Ōharaas Lady Fujitsubo (voice)
Megumi Yokoyamaas Murasaki (voice)
Jun Fubukias Oborozukiyo (voice)
Reiko Tajimaas Lady Aoi (voice)
Masane Tsukayamaas Tou-no-Chuujou (voice)
Shigeru Yazakias Koremitsu (voice)
Bin Shimadaas Tou-no-Ben (voice)
Chikao Ohtsukaas Koremitsu (voice)
Fujio Tokitaas Hermit of Kitayama (voice)
Gorō Nayaas Bishop (voice)
Hiroko Maruyamaas Ootakebe (voice)
Hisako Ôkataas Lady Koukiden (voice)
Kazue Suzukias Murasaki's Maid (voice)
Kazuhisa Seshimoas Toushikibunojou (voice)
Kazuo Hayashias Emperor Suzaku (voice)
KTKinto Tamuraas Minister of the Left (voice)
Masako Katsukias Wet Nurse Shounagon (voice)
Mirai Bokeas Oumyoubu (voice)
Nachi Nozawaas Emperor Kiritsubo (voice)
Aoki Nanaas Ukon (voice)
Ryuji Saikachias Old Caretaker (voice)