Shin Heike Monogatari (1972) featured a cast of 6 tracked actors. Of these, 2 (33%) are still alive today and 4 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Ayako Wakao, age 92. This TV series starred Tatsuya Nakadai and Michiyo Aratama.
33% still with us· verified cast
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 33% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 85.5 yrs
Deaths by Year
2000
2001
2025
2026
Cast6 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1972 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tatsuya Nakadai Taira no Kiyomori | Taira no Kiyomori | Deceased | 13/12/1932 | 92 | 08/11/2025 | 40 |
 Michiyo Aratama Gion no Nyogo | Gion no Nyogo | Deceased | 15/01/1930 | 71 | 17/03/2001 | 42 |
 Ayako Wakao Tokiwa Gozen | Tokiwa Gozen | Living | 08/11/1933 | 92 | — | 39 |
 Osamu Takizawa Shirakawa-in / Go-Shirakawa | Shirakawa-in / Go-Shirakawa | Deceased | 13/11/1906 | 93 | 22/06/2000 | 66 |
 Tamao Nakamura Taira no Tokiko | Taira no Tokiko | Deceased | 12/07/1939 | 86 | 09/06/2026 | 33 |
 Yoshiko Sakuma Taira no Tokuko | Taira no Tokuko | Living | 24/02/1939 | 87 | — | 33 |