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The Story of Saiunkoku

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Summary

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)

Details
  • Format: TV
  • Status: FINISHED
  • Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
  • Studio: MADHOUSE
  • Source: AniList
Ratings & Stats
73
Average
74
Mean
17,606
Popularity
261
Favourites
  • #11 highest rated — Spring 2006
  • #15 most popular — Spring 2006
  • #21 highest rated — 2006
  • #39 most popular — 2006
Characters & Voice
Shuurei Kou
Shuurei Kou
Houko Kuwashima
Seiran Shi
Seiran Shi
Hikaru Midorikawa
Ryuuki Shi
Ryuuki Shi
Tomokazu Seki
Shuuei Ran
Shuuei Ran
Toshiyuki Morikawa
Kouyuu Li
Kouyuu Li
Nobuyuki Hiyama
Shouka Kou
Shouka Kou
Shuuichi Ikeda
Ensei Rou
Ensei Rou
Kentarou Itou
Eigetsu To
Eigetsu To
Daisuke Namikawa
Kourin
Kourin
Eri Sendai
Houju Kou
Houju Kou
Kazuhiro Nakata
Reishin Kou
Reishin Kou
Mitsuaki Madono
Ryuuren Ran
Ryuuren Ran
Hidenobu Kiuchi
Sakujun Sa
Sakujun Sa
Takehito Koyasu
Soujun Sa
Soujun Sa
Junichi Suwabe
Kurou Kou
Kurou Kou
Ryoutarou Okiayu
Shusui
Shusui
Akemi Okamura
Staff
Kairi Yura
Kairi Yura
Original Character Design
Jun Shishido
Jun Shishido
Director
Reiko Yoshida
Reiko Yoshida
Series Composition
Miwa Ooshima
Miwa Ooshima
Character Design
Tsutomu Nishikura
Tsutomu Nishikura
Art Director
Chiharu Tanaka
Chiharu Tanaka
Color Design
Fusanobu Fujiyama
Fusanobu Fujiyama
Sound Director
Ryou Kunihiko
Ryou Kunihiko
Music
Reiko Yoshida
Reiko Yoshida
Script (ep 4, 5)
Ayuna Fujisaki
Ayuna Fujisaki
Script (ep 2)
Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
Script (eps 6-8, 12, 13, 16, 20, 24, 26, 31, 34, 36)
Sachi Tainaka
Sachi Tainaka
Theme Song Composition (ED)
Related
The Story of Saiunkoku Second Series
The Story of Saiunkoku Second Series
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Tags & Notices
Female ProtagonistPoliticsHistoricalEnsemble CastPhilosophyWorkMythologyUrbanRoyal AffairsComing of AgeForeignShoujoUnrequited LoveAncient ChinaKingdom ManagementGhost
GhostMarriageAge Gap
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