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The Story of Saiunkoku

Score

7.4 / 10

Status

Finished Airing

Episodes

39

Studio

MADHOUSE

Official Streams

Tubi TVAmazon Prime VideoRetroCrush

The Story of Saiunkoku

Also known as 彩雲国物語 | Saiunkoku Monogatari

TVSpring 2006Source Light novelPG-13 - Teens 13 or older
AdventureComedyDramaFantasyRomance

7.4/10

Community score

#1014

Rank

105.2K

Members

1.2K

Favorites

Synopsis

Saiunkoku is a world of eight provinces or houses, each named after a different colour. The new Emperor, Shi Ryuuki, has gained 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.

(Source: Anime News Network)

Cast Highlights

Kou, Shuurei

Kou, Shuurei

Main

Voice: Kuwashima, Houko (Japanese)

Li, Kouyuu

Li, Kouyuu

Main

Voice: Hiyama, Nobuyuki (Japanese)

Ran, Shuuei

Ran, Shuuei

Main

Voice: Morikawa, Toshiyuki (Japanese)

Shi, Ryuuki

Shi, Ryuuki

Main

Voice: Seki, Tomokazu (Japanese)

Shi, Seiran

Shi, Seiran

Main

Voice: Midorikawa, Hikaru (Japanese)

Haku, Raien

Haku, Raien

Supporting

Voice: Novak, John (English)

Heki, Hakumei

Heki, Hakumei

Supporting

Voice: Khouth, Gabe (English)

Hyou, Shusui

Hyou, Shusui

Supporting

Voice: Okamura, Akemi (Japanese)

Core Staff

Maruyama, Masao

Maruyama, Masao

Producer

Yoshimoto, Satoshi

Yoshimoto, Satoshi

Producer

Shishido, Jun

Shishido, Jun

Director, Episode Director, Storyboard

Ootani, Hajime

Ootani, Hajime

Episode Director

Sakoi, Masayuki

Sakoi, Masayuki

Episode Director

Shinohara, Makoto

Shinohara, Makoto

Episode Director

Theme Songs

Openings

"Hajimari no Kaze" by Ayaka Hirahara

Endings

"Saikou no Kataomoi" by Sachi Tainaka

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Related Titles

Sequel

Saiunkoku Monogatari 2nd Season

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Adaptation

Saiunkoku Monogatari

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Summary

Saiunkoku Monogatari Recaps

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Recent Episodes

Episode 1

Every Good Deal Has A Catch

4.23/5
Aired 4/8/2006

Episode 2

A Frog in the Well Knows Not About the Ocean

4.26/5
Aired 4/15/2006

Episode 3

The Capable Falcon Hides Its Talons

4.26/5
Aired 4/22/2006

Episode 4

Treasure Buried Is Treasure Wasted

4.45/5
Aired 4/29/2006

Episode 5

A Genius Can't Better A Hardworking Man

4.21/5
Aired 5/6/2006

Episode 6

Lacking The Finishing Touch

4.57/5
Aired 5/13/2006

Episode 7

He Who Swims a Lot Will Drown

4.63/5
Aired 5/20/2006

Episode 8

To Borrow a Cat's Paw

4.61/5
Aired 5/27/2006
Full episode listing

Quick Facts

FormatTV
Episodes39
Duration25 min per ep
SourceLight novel
RatingPG-13 - Teens 13 or older
SeasonSpring 2006
AiredApr 8, 2006 to Feb 24, 2007
StatusFinished Airing
Recommended
Monetizing Content

Ranking And Reach

Popularity#2323
Scored by37.2K
BroadcastSaturdays at 09:00 (JST)
ApprovedYes

Title Variants

English title

The Story of Saiunkoku

Romaji title

Saiunkoku Monogatari

Japanese title

彩雲国物語

Synonyms

The Tale of Saiun Country, Story of the Land of Many-Colored Clouds, Kokumono, Saimono, ColourCloud Palace

Production Team

Main studio

MADHOUSE

Producers

NHK, Sogo Vision

Licensors

Funimation, Geneon Entertainment USA

Japanese title

彩雲国物語

Themes And Audience

HistoricalReverse HaremShoujo