The Story of Saiunkoku: Season 1
Apr. 08, 2006
Duration: 25 min/episode
Status: Ended
1 - 39Fate is an Inscrutable and Interesting ThingFeb. 24, 2007- 1 - 38There is no Today After TodayFeb. 17, 2007
- 1 - 37Tears Fall Like Rain From HeavenFeb. 10, 2007
- 1 - 36All is Right in the WorldFeb. 03, 2007
- 1 - 35Meeting is the Beginning of PartingJan. 27, 2007
- 1 - 34Poison Gets the Better of PoisonJan. 20, 2007
- 1 - 33No Use Crying Over Spilt MilkJan. 13, 2007
- 1 - 32A Woman's Word is Her BondJan. 06, 2007
- 1 - 31A Diamond in the RoughDec. 23, 2006
- 1 - 30Women are BraveDec. 16, 2006
- 1 - 29Many Years' Worth of Thoughts in a Single DayDec. 09, 2006
- 1 - 28Worry Gives Small Things Large ShadowsNov. 25, 2006
- 1 - 27The Prettier the Flower, the Higher the BranchNov. 18, 2006
- 1 - 26Ravens in the Moonless NightOct. 28, 2006
- 1 - 25An Accidental ResemblanceOct. 21, 2006
- 1 - 24Water on a Sleeping EarOct. 14, 2006
- 1 - 23It's the Company that Makes Travel UnpleasantOct. 07, 2006
- 1 - 22Where There is Life, There is HopeSep. 30, 2006
- 1 - 21The Wise Know When to Approach DangerSep. 23, 2006
- 1 - 20Flowers Blooming from Dead WoodSep. 16, 2006
- 1 - 19If You Love Your Child, Send Her on a JourneySep. 09, 2006
- 1 - 18You Can't Hide by Burying Your Head in the SandSep. 02, 2006
- 1 - 17
- 1 - 16There are no Devils in the WorldJul. 22, 2006
- 1 - 15Children Do Not Know Their Parents' HeartsJul. 15, 2006
- 1 - 14On a Rock for Three YearsJul. 08, 2006
- 1 - 13From a Gourd Comes a HorseJul. 01, 2006
- 1 - 12Discretion is the Better Part of ValourJun. 24, 2006
- 1 - 11There is no Cure for LovesicknessJun. 17, 2006
- 1 - 10Good Things Come to Those Who WaitJun. 10, 2006
- 1 - 9
- 1 - 8Wanting to Borrow a Cat's PawsMay. 27, 2006
- 1 - 7Even the Strongest Swimmer May DrownMay. 20, 2006
- 1 - 6Lacking the Finishing TouchMay. 13, 2006
- 1 - 5There is no Genius Without Hard WorkMay. 06, 2006
- 1 - 4Casting Pearls Before SwineApr. 29, 2006
- 1 - 3The Talented Hawk Hides its TalonsApr. 22, 2006
- 1 - 2A Frog in a Well Does Not Know the Great OceanApr. 15, 2006
- 1 - 1Every Good Story Has a Hidden SideApr. 08, 2006
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.
