Overview
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.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Season 2
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Houko Kuwashima
Shurei Kou (voice)
Tomokazu Seki
Ryuki Shi (voice)
Hikaru Midorikawa
Seiran Shi (voice)
Shuichi Ikeda
Shouka Kou (voice)
Nobuyuki Hiyama
Kouyu Li (voice)
Toshiyuki Morikawa
Shuei Ran (voice)
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
The Story of Saiunkoku has 2 seasons with 78 episodes.
The Story of Saiunkoku premiered on April 8, 2006.
No, The Story of Saiunkoku has ended. The final episode aired on March 8, 2008.
The Story of Saiunkoku originally aired on NHK BS2. Check your local streaming services for availability.
The Story of Saiunkoku has a rating of 6.6/10 based on user reviews.
The Story of Saiunkoku is classified as Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy.