is a Japanese

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adaptation of '' The Tale of Genji''. Originally, it was meant to be an anime adaptation of

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's '' The Tale of Genji'' manga, but the director decided to make it a direct adaptation of the original tale. The character designs are still taken from Yamato's manga. The anime is directed by

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. The series premiered on

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on January 15, 2009.

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The series uses two pieces of

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. The opening theme is "Hiyori Hime" by

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, while by

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is the series' ending theme.

Soundtrack CDs

On February 25, 2009,

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released an animation soundtrack CD for ''Genji Monogatari Sennenki'' by S.E.N.S. Project and a single for the opening theme of ''Genji Monogatari Sennenki'', "Hiyori Hime" by

. On March 25, 2009,

released a soundtrack CD for the ending theme of ''Genji Monogatari Sennenki'', "Koi" by

References

External links

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Official ''Genji Monogatari Sennenki'' website
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Soundtrack CDs

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