Score
7.4 / 10
Status
Finished Airing
Episodes
39
Studio
MADHOUSE
Official Streams
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.
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Cast Highlights
Kou, Shuurei
Main
Voice: Kuwashima, Houko (Japanese)
Li, Kouyuu
Main
Voice: Hiyama, Nobuyuki (Japanese)
Ran, Shuuei
Main
Voice: Morikawa, Toshiyuki (Japanese)
Shi, Ryuuki
Main
Voice: Seki, Tomokazu (Japanese)
Shi, Seiran
Main
Voice: Midorikawa, Hikaru (Japanese)
Haku, Raien
Supporting
Voice: Novak, John (English)
Heki, Hakumei
Supporting
Voice: Khouth, Gabe (English)
Hyou, Shusui
Supporting
Voice: Okamura, Akemi (Japanese)
Core Staff
Maruyama, Masao
Producer
Yoshimoto, Satoshi
Producer
Shishido, Jun
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard
Ootani, Hajime
Episode Director
Sakoi, Masayuki
Episode Director
Shinohara, Makoto
Episode Director
Theme Songs
Openings
"Hajimari no Kaze" by Ayaka Hirahara
Endings
"Saikou no Kataomoi" by Sachi Tainaka
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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