The Tale of Genji (manga)

The Tale of Genji: Dreams at Dawn (あさきゆめみし, Asakiyumemishi) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Waki Yamato. It is a manga adaptation of Murasaki Shikibu's The Tale of Genji, staying largely faithful to the original plot while incorporating some modern elements. The series was serialized in Kodansha's shōjo manga magazines Mimi and Mimi Excellent from 1979 to 1993.The first ten volumes focus on Hikaru Genji and his life, while the final three volumes shift to two princes—Lord Kaoru and Niou no Miya (the "Royal Prince with Perfumes")—following Hikaru Genji's death. The manga series has sold over 18 million copies and has been translated to English.