The Story of Saiunkoku
7.5
2006
Animation
, Drama
, Comedy
, Sci-Fi
Saiunkoku is a world of eight provinces or houses, each named after a different colour. The new Emperor, Shi Ryuuki, has gained for a reputation for being uninterested in courtly matters and for flaunting his love for men. Shuurei, although born of the important Kou family, has difficulty making ends meet. She easily accepts an invitation to be the Emperor's concubine in order to turn him into a good ruler. The mysterious Seiran, a young man who was adopted by her father, goes with her as Ryuuki's bodyguard. Entering the imperial palace revives Shuurei's dream of being a court official, and, together with the many companions she meets along the way, continues moving bravely forward while trying to fend off the Emperor's advances.
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- Cast：
- Akemi Okamura , Eri Sendai , Houko Kuwashima , Tomokazu Seki , Hikaru Midorikawa
Episode 39 : Destined Partners Cannot Be Separated
March. 08,2008
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Episode 38 : Close Friendship
March. 01,2008
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Episode 37 : The Eyes are the Mirror of the Soul
February. 23,2008
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Episode 36 : Fortune is Where One Finds It
February. 16,2008
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Episode 35 : Crossing a Dangerous Bridge
February. 09,2008
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Episode 34 : Bluer than Indigo
February. 02,2008
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Episode 33 : As the Seasons Change, So Does the Mind
January. 26,2008
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Episode 32 : A Painful Reluctance
January. 12,2008
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Episode 31 : One Reaps What One Sows
January. 05,2008
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Episode 30 : The Silent Firefly's Body Consumed by Love
December. 22,2007
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Episode 29 : The Further You Are, the More I Think About You
December. 01,2007
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Episode 28 : The Story of Saiunkoku
November. 24,2007
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Episode 27 : Better to be the One who Waits than the One Waited For
November. 17,2007
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Episode 26 : Even the Wisest will Flee When They are Fools
November. 10,2007
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Episode 25 : Even with Trouble, Youth is Sufficient Enough to Pay
November. 03,2007
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Episode 24 : One Good Turn Deserves Another
October. 27,2007
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Episode 23 : Misery Loves Company
October. 20,2007
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Episode 20 : All is Lost That is Given to a Fool
September. 29,2007
Karin, the name of Kochō's guest, finds Shūrei to be quite cute, then leaves when she sees the painting. Shūrei and company find out that the paintings are fake and find counterfeit coins while still in the Kogaro and dashes off to find out who did it with the help of Shin Suou, one of the guys who proposed to her and is also an official. Shūrei and company find a lot of forgeries in the shops around town, while Seiran notices that someone is following them.
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Episode 19 : Counting Your Chickens Before They Hatch
September. 22,2007
Seiran delivers a message to Ryūki from Shūrei, stating that their next meeting would be when the Sakura Bloom. Ryūki offers Yūshun Tei the position of Prime Minister, but Yūshun only accepts if the Emperor accepts the ten conditions he has set. Two men try to propose to Shūrei while on the way to the Kogaro to meet Kochō about a painting, and is greeted warmly by Kochō's guest.
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Episode 18 : The Road is Distant After Dark
September. 15,2007
Past events are shown: The journey to Kōringun, the operation on the sick villagers, successful entry to the hideout of the Jasenkyo and the capture of its members, and Eigetsu coming back from the dead. Ryūki wonders whether his decision to have Shūrei unemployed would cause her to slap him.
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Episode 17 : Up and Down Seven Times
August. 04,2007
Shūrei and company throw a feast to celebrate the revival of the cities in Kōrin, when they are visited by Governor Kei the next day, Governor Kei handing the gift entrusted to him by Ryūki to Shūrei. As Shūrei and Seiran depart for Kiyou, they are sent off by all the people in Kōrin. After arriving home, they witness the first buds from the Sakura tree they got from Ryūki, with Spring now approaching.
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Episode 12 : If Justice is not allowed to be seen, There will be no Heroism
June. 30,2007
After successfully entering the town, Dr. Yō and the rest of the doctors prepare and begin treatment on the sick people while Shūrei and Ensei make sure to prepare everything that is needed or lacking. As more patients enter the town, the doctors continue to operate nonstop, saving most of them. As Shūrei and Dr. Yō prepare to leave for Sekiei Village, Shūran and Riō joins the group to guide them, while Seiran finishes preparations to go to Sekiei Village as well. Meanwhile, Eigetsu discovers the intentions of the Jasenkyō while Ryūki comes face to face with the head of the Hyō Clan.
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Episode 11 : The husband is always the last to know
June. 16,2007
Shūrei arrives with the doctors but becomes faced with much resistance from people of Kōringun who still blames her for the disease. They are thrown in a pinch as these people, headed by Shuon, rebel against Taishu’s orders and is determined to prevent them from entering the town. Will Shūrei and the doctors be able surpass this hurdle to save the people in time?
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Episode 10 : The Awaited Person Finally Comes
June. 09,2007
The story moves on to explain the meaning behind Shūrei's request to Ensei, and why she's worrying over being blamed for the disease when she's clearly not the one who caused it. Preparations for the treatment are being done by the doctors on the side of Shūrei, while Shuuran leads the people of Sekie village to Kōringun to speed up the treatment process. Shūrei and her company however receives some harsh welcome as they enter Kōringun, with people still believing the rumors spread by the Jasenkyō.
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Episode 8 : Exhausting Human Abilities, One Waits for Heaven's Will
May. 26,2007
Shūrei’s drastic actions causes her to be summoned by the Imperial Court to justify them. Ryūki orders that the Imperial Army deal with the mountain cult, but Shūrei openly refuses. Realizing how in the process a great deal of lives could be lost, Shūrei convinces him to allow her to deal with the cult on her own despite the risk to her own life. After everything was settled, Shūrei breaks down under all the stress, but she recovers in time to bid farewell to Ryūki and promise him that she will return safely.
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Episode 7 : Wholeheartedness Penetrates Stone
May. 19,2007
As the doctors go over Dōshu’s texts, they stumble upon the cause and treatment for the illness. The only way to cure it is for the patient to undergo surgery. Unfortunately, none of the doctors present knew how to perform it. Shūrei hears of one who can and remembers that he is an old family friend. Dr. Yō agrees to go to Sa Province and to also train all the doctors along the way. Using Dōshu’s texts as an incentive, Shūrei gets the Merchant’s guild to agree to send aid as well.
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Episode 4 : If Winter Comes, Can Spring Be Far Behind?
April. 28,2007
Kurō comes to the Hong residence to discuss Shūrei’s martial future with Shōka. Upon hearing that the head of merchant’s guild in Kiyo refused to met with her, Shūrei runs to find Yūshun. As she makes her way around the imperial palace, Shūrei is confronted by a mysterious man. Back in Sa Province, Ensei receives another letter saying that a snow fox was discovered near Kōringun village, the site of the strange epidemic which triggers past memories for Eigetsu.
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Episode 3 : Birds of a Feather Flock Together
April. 21,2007
Ensei receives a letter from an old man (from Koringun), informing them of a strange movement of a certain cult, founded by someone that goes by the name ‘Li Senya’. As Shuurei goes home, Ryuuren once again does his hideous flute playing, and Kokujun actually thinks it’s beautiful. Reishin discusses Shuurei's marriage opportunities with Shouka.
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Episode 2 : Doesn't Matter Whether You're Laughing or Crying
April. 14,2007
The new years celebrations continue, Shuurei collects permissions from the Departments and Clans. Meanwhile, Eigetsu reveals his past to Kourin and Ensei. Kouyuu is still considering marrying Shuurei...
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Episode 1 : There's no Place Like Home
April. 07,2007
Winter continues from the last season; Shuurei is still in capital city while the New Year celebrations goes on. Kouyuu is informed about Kurou's plan of getting him to marry Shuurei, and becomes awkwardly shy around her. Seiran goes to the demon's party and gets incredibly drunk. Meanwhile, Shuurei needs to tidy up the house when she discovers she is going to have some important guests, but her friends are no help...
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