Rare The Tale of the Heike Complete in two volumes Kadokawa Bunko Edition Annotated by Kenzo Sato Volume 1: 　First edition published September 1959 　30th printing published September 1981 　362 pages Volume 2: 　First edition published May 1959 　34th printing published May 1982 　336 pages Both volumes have age-related dirt on the back cover. Also, there is some yellowing on the top, bottom, and fore-edge. The yellowing is particularly noticeable on the second volume, but otherwise, there are no stains or tears. A must-read for fans of the Kamakura period, the Heike clan, the Genji clan, and for all Japanese people! Recently, "The Tale of the Heike" was adapted into an anime and has become a global sensation, not just in Japan. If you search YouTube for "The Tale of the Heike anime overseas reactions," you'll find many interesting reactions from abroad, but what surprises everyone the most is that the story is based on a work written over 900 years ago. Please refer to the attached photos for details on the condition of the books and make your own judgment. The books will be protected with a PP bag and cushioning material and shipped anonymously. In addition, I am also selling CDs, books by Haruki Murakami, mainly novels and first editions, as well as tableware and women's clothing. Please take a look if you are interested. I also accommodate combined purchases. (Reference) "The Tale of the Heike" is an anonymous military epic tale from Japan. It is believed to have been completed in the Kamakura period and depicts the rise and fall of the Heike clan and the emergence of the samurai class. It contrasts the Heike, who won the Hogen and Heiji Rebellions, with the defeated Genji, and depicts the subsequent Genpei War, the downfall of the Heike, and the human drama of the declining Heian aristocrats and the newly rising samurai. It is also widely known for its famous opening line, "The sound of the Gion Shoja bell..." The title "The Tale of the Heike" is a later designation. It is speculated, though not confirmed, that it was originally called "The Tale of Jisho," similar to "The Tale of Hogen" and "The Tale of Heiji," when the battles became more intense. The Kadokawa Bunko edition is annotated by Kenzo Sato, and it has its own unique merits compared to the Iwanami edition annotated by Kajiwara and others.