The Story of Saiunkoku

The Story of Saiunkoku

The Story of Saiunkoku

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39
TV
74
14922
FINISHED
SPRING 2006
25m
JP
Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance

Description

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.<br><br> (Source: Anime News Network)

Episodes

Episode 1

1. Every Good Deal Has a Catch

After being bribed by a high authority from the palace, Shuurei enters the Imperial Palace as the Emperor's consort and unofficial tutor, in keeping her promise to encourage the prince to rise to the responsiblities of the Emperor and to begin taking interest in the country and the throne.

Air Date: 4/8/2006Rating: 6.93

Episode 2

2. A Frog in the Well Knows Not About the Ocean

Shuurei teaches Ryuuki about daily life by taking him on an excursion through the Imperial City.

Air Date: 4/15/2006Rating: 7.83

Episode 3

3. The Capable Falcon Hides Its Talons

Ryuuki averts an attempt to assassinate Shuurei by drinking the poison intended for her.

Air Date: 4/22/2006Rating: 8.00

Episode 4

4. Treasure Buried is Treasure Wasted

After participating in a swordfighting tournament, Ryuuki discovers his exiled brother Seien is closer at hand than he previously believed.

Air Date: 4/29/2006Rating: 6.89

Episode 5

5. A Genius Can`t Better a Hardworking Man

Shuurei meets Ryuuren Ran, the eccentric brother of the General of the Shaorin Army.

Air Date: 5/6/2006Rating: 8.37

Episode 6

6. Lacking the Finishing Touch

Shuurei is kidnapped by forces who may or may not be working against the Emperor's interests.

Air Date: 5/13/2006Rating: 7.77

Episode 7

7. He Who Swims a Lot Will Drown

The plot against Ryuuki and Shuurei comes to a head as the conspirators are defeated. With her task complete, Shuurei leaves the palace.

Air Date: 5/20/2006Rating: 7.10

Episode 8

8. To Borrow a Cat`s Paw

Shuurei returns to her work at the temple school. Ryuuki begins writing a proposal that would allow women to take the official examinations. Ensei Rou, one of Seiran's friends, arrives from Brown Province.

Air Date: 5/27/2006Rating: 5.71

Episode 9

9. A Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins with a Single Step

Shuurei disguises herself as a boy to assist the Imperial bureaucracy during a heat wave.

Air Date: 6/3/2006Rating: 8.13

Episode 10

10. Good Things Come to Those Who Wait

The reason bandits have been attacking Ensei Rou is revealed; while acting as temporary governor of Brown province, Ensei angered the local nobility by rejecting corruption and bribes. As he has not passed the official examination required to be a high official, Ensei returns his seal of governorship to Ryuuki. Ryuuki passes a law allowing women to take the official examinations.

Air Date: 6/10/2006Rating: 7.82

Episode 11

11. There`s No Medicine For Lovesickness

Seiran and the rest of the household watch over Shuurei after she catches a bad cold while chasing a troublesome student. Reishin Kou continues to conceal from Shuurei that he is her uncle. Reishin fears that if Shuurei knew his identity, she would hate him as the man who took her father's place as head of the Kou clan.

Air Date: 6/17/2006Rating: 6.40

Episode 12

12. Discretion is the Better Part of Valour

Shuurei comes to the aid of thirteen-year-old Eigetsu, who is attacked by bandits while visiting the imperial city to take the official examination. A local gang challenges the city's crimelords and Kochou, the madam of a brothel and Shuurei's longtime employer.

Air Date: 6/24/2006Rating: 6.76

Episode 13

13. An Unexpected Surprise

Ryuuki earns the fealty of the local crimelords by resolving trouble with a gang who had been harassing examinees. Shuurei takes the imperial examination and passes with the third highest score.

Air Date: 7/1/2006Rating: 7.74

Episode 14

14. Three Years on a Rock

After making a bad first impression Shuurei and Eigetsu are ordered to spend their first two months as imperial officials cleaning the lavatory and shining shoes.

Air Date: 7/8/2006Rating: 6.31

Episode 15

15. A Child Knows Not of His Parent`s Feelings

Kouyuu Ri ponders his course in life and his relationship with his foster father Reishin Kou, who took him in on an apparent whim.

Air Date: 7/15/2006Rating: 7.93

Episode 16

16. There are No Demons in This World

A rumor spreads that Reishin Kou manipulated the imperial examination to allow Shuurei to pass. As Reishin is imprisoned, Shuurei, Seiran and Eigetsu face betrayal by a friend helping the conspiracy.

Air Date: 7/22/2006Rating: 8.03

Episode 17

17. Poking a Bush Draws Out a Snake

In retaliation for the arrest of Shuurei and Reishin, the Kou clan goes on strike, causing half of the imperial government to shut down. Shuurei and Eigetsu rush to finish their report before the official inquiry begins at noon.

Air Date: 8/26/2006Rating: 7.39

Episode 18

18. Covering Your Head and Leaving Your Bottom Exposed

The plot against Shuurei is defeated after she passes a verbal examination before the Emperor and assembled officials with flying colours. Shuurei and Eigetsu's report furnishes evidence against the corrupt Sa clan official who plotted against them.

Air Date: 9/2/2006Rating: 7.65

Episode 19

19. If You Love Your Daughter, Let Her Go On a Journey

Ryuuki appoints Shuurei and Eigetsu as co-governors of Sa Province.

Air Date: 9/9/2006Rating: 7.27

Episode 20

20. Flowers Blooming from Dead Wood

Seiran recalls the events that led to his exile 13 years ago and the family that took him in.

Air Date: 9/16/2006Rating: 5.19

Episode 21

21. The Wise Know When to Approach Danger

As Shuurei prepares to leave for Sa province, she, Eigetsu and Ryuuren Ran hear rumours of a ghost inhabiting the imperial palace.

Air Date: 9/23/2006Rating: 3.35

Episode 22

22. Where There is Life, There is Hope

Shuurei, Eigetsu, Kourin, Ensei and Seiran leave for their journey to Sa Province, all the while assassins are following them, hired by the Sa Clan. Eigetsu, Kourin, Ensei and Seiran are caught during their stay in a hotel, while Shuurei is safely hidden.

Air Date: 9/30/2006Rating: 3.71

Episode 23

23. In Travelling, What is Wanted is a Companion

While the rest are caught at the borderguard in Sairi, Shuurei has to make her way on her own to Kinka. She seeks help from the Merchants Guild, becoming a servant to a man whom she met on the streets: Lin Senya.

Air Date: 10/7/2006Rating: 4.17

Episode 24

24. Water Poured on a Sleeping Ear

Ensei and Seiran were set free from their prison thanks to Kokujun, as Shuurei and Senya were finally departing after days of waiting, on Shuurei's part. Eigetsu and Kourin were also freed by Kokujun, who volunteered to bring them to Kinka.

Air Date: 10/14/2006Rating: 5.52

Episode 25

25. An Accidental Resemblance

Shuurei muses over the new information she learned from Senya that the Kou princess is to marry the second son of the Sa Clan. She also sees a strange resemblance between Senya and Ryuuki. Ensei and Seiran follows Shuurei's trail of Kanrou Cha, and Eigetsu and Kourin are en route to Kinka.

Air Date: 10/21/2006Rating: 4.03

Episode 26

26. The Raven of Darkness

The real identity of Lin Senya is revealed, and Shuurei is caught in his clutches in Chrysanthemum Castle. Seiran and Ensei heads over there to rescue Shuurei and to catch Sakujun. He escapes with Shuurei's flowerbud hairpin, telling her to go to Koren.

Air Date: 10/28/2006Rating: 4.04

Episode 27

27. The Prettier the Flower, the Higher the Branch

After recooperating from her fatigue Shuurei struggles to discern her emotions. As a result she finds herself upsetting Seiran.

Air Date: 11/18/2006Rating: 4.67

Episode 28

28. Fear is Often Worse Than the Danger Itself

Shuurei and Eigetsu finally begin to learn that their positions will not come easy. Shuurei allows time for Seiran in order to make up for her recent shortcomings under the guidance of Ensei. Kokujun asks to protect Shunki before he sets off for Koren to confront his brother.

Air Date: 11/25/2006Rating: 6.24

Episode 29

29. Many Years` Worth of Thoughts in a Single Day

Shuurei, Eigetsu, Seiran, Ensei, and Shou Sai head for Koren after hearing of the blockade occurring in Koren. Shortly after their departure the Emperor, Shuuei, and Kouyuu make it near Kinka. Emperor Ryuuki and his comrades come to the assistance of Seiran and Ensei in order for them to pass the blockade in Koren. Shuurei prepares herself for Sakujun's confrontation.

Air Date: 12/9/2006Rating: 5.64

Episode 30

30. A Woman`s Courage

Shuurei, Eigetsu, Seiran, Ensei, and Shou Sai break into Koren and head to Shou Sai's sister's home. They find two letters waiting for them there. Meanwhile, Kokujun confronts his grandfather Chuushou, while Shunki begins to make her way to Koren.

Air Date: 12/16/2006Rating: 4.14

Episode 31

31. A Diamond in the Rough

Shuurei leaves the group's hideout to meet with Sakujun, becoming a guest at the Sa manor. Shourin brings Shunki to Koren and meets up with Eigetsu, Seiran, Ensei, and Shou.

Air Date: 12/23/2006Rating: 2.73

Episode 32

32. A Woman`s Word is Her Bond

Shuurei searches the Sa stronghold for Kokujun and Eiki with some help from Shourin while Sakujun continues to be his creepy self around Shuurei. Shuurei meets with Chuushou and staunchly declares her unwillingness to cooperate with the Sa clan.

Air Date: 1/6/2007Rating: 7.56

Episode 33

33. Water Can`t Be Returned to the Basin

It's the night of the selection ceremony for the new head of the Sa clan. Ensei, Eigetsu, Seiran, and Shunki sneak into the Sa stronghold and split up to help quell Chuushou's plans. Shunki reveals her secret.

Air Date: 1/13/2007Rating: 5.80

Episode 34

34. Poison Gets the Better of Poison

Shuurei and Shunki descend underground to find Kokujun, who claims the title as the next head of the Sa clan. He arrives as the appointment ceremony to claim his new place. Eigetsu and Ensei complete their plans and apprehend all of the top officials in the Sa clan. Meanwhile, Seiran confronts Sakujun, where they play a game of chance with their lives on the line.

Air Date: 1/20/2007Rating: 6.09

Episode 35

35. Meeting is the Beginning of Parting

Seiran's game of death with Sakujun doesn't go as planned, but there are other poisons at work. Shuurei goes to meet Sakujun one last time to retrieve her hairpin.

Air Date: 1/27/2007Rating: 8.74

Episode 36

36. All is Right in the World

Shuurei and Eigetsu finally meet the other assistant governor, Tei Yuushun. The recent drama begins to wrap up and settle to a conclusion; Sa Enjun's noble goals also come to the surface. Shuurei and Eigetsu finally make it to the appointment ceremony as Sa Province's new co-governors.

Air Date: 2/3/2007Rating: 6.92

Episode 37

37. Tears Fall Like Rain from Heaven

Shuurei has been working over time with no rest in order to keep her mind off the death of Sakujun. Though she tries to hide the pain of the death of someone she loved, no one seems to be able to comfort her, until an old bosom friend comes along.

Air Date: 2/10/2007Rating: 5.80

Episode 38

38. There is No Today After Today

Shuurei and Seiran return to Kou province for the palace celebration, and they are accompanied by their new supporters, Yuushun Tei, In Sai, and the new head of the Sa clan, Kokujun. All the government officials stand in the Imperial Palace as they wait for Shuurei's and Yuushun's grand entrance. Shuurei is acknowledged as the governor of Brown Province who saved it from collapse. She sees Ryuuki once again and presents her proposal for the future of Brown Province. She asks Ryuuki to go over her proposal on making Brown Province a center of academic research, and this will benefit Brown Province 100 years later. Everyone is amazed at Shuurei's proposal and supports it. She receives everyone's applause.

Air Date: 2/17/2007Rating: 2.69

Episode 39

39. Fate is an Inscrutable and Interesting Thing

Shuurei and her company in the capital celebrate, but while this is going on Ryuuki and Shuurei must deal with the many emotions coming from the reuniting and plausible separation again.

Air Date: 2/24/2007Rating: 7.62

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