In 1166, Kiyomori becomes the first samurai who reaches the position of a Major Counselor at the Imperial Court. Although some aristocrats reacted sharply against Kiyomori's unprecedented promotion, Kiyomori continues to extend power with the backing of Motozane, a Regent and son-in-law of Kiyomori. Meanwhile in Izu, Yoritomo becomes emotionally involved with Princess Yae, the daughter of Ito Sukechika from a local powerful family who is placed to keep Yoritomo under surveillance, while Sukechika is away for the sake of serving under Kiyomori in Kyoto.
Kenichi Matsuyama
Taira no Kiyomori
Kiichi Nakai
Taira no Tadamori
Shota Matsuda
Go-Shirakawa-tenno
Arata Iura
Emperor Sutoku
Fumiyo Kohinata
Minamoto no Tameyoshi
Yudai Chiba
Emperor Takakura
Hiroshi Tamaki
Minamoto no Yoshitomo
Rei Dan
Fujiwara no Shoshi
Kyoko Fukada
Taira no tokiko
Ryo
Horikawa no Tsubone
Rena Tanaka
Lady Yura
Emi Takei
Tokiwa Gozen
Ai Kato
Takashina no Akiko
