• 2006
  • TV-14
  • 25m
The Story of Saiunkoku

Summary A girl called Sho Ruurei is offered 500 gold coins to become the King's consort. She carelessly accepts the offer and has to tutor the King. The King falls in love with her however his brother is in love with her too. View more details

  • 2006
  • TV-14
  • 25m

The Story of Saiunkoku

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Andrew Francis Michael Kopsa Michael Adamthwaite Matthew Leonhart

All cast & crew

7.5

Details

Genres : Adventure Comedy Fantasy Drama Animation Romance

Release date : Apr 7, 2006

Countries of origin : Japan

Official sites : Funimation Official Website

Language : English Japanese Korean

Production companies : Madhouse NHK

Summary A girl called Sho Ruurei is offered 500 gold coins to become the King's consort. She carelessly accepts the offer and has to tutor the King. The King falls in love with her however his brother is in love with her too. View more details

Details

Genres : Adventure Comedy Fantasy Drama Animation Romance

Release date : Apr 7, 2006

Countries of origin : Japan

Official sites : Funimation Official Website

Language : English Japanese Korean

Production companies : Madhouse NHK

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Episodes

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Episode 1 • Dec 31, 1969
There's a Different Side to Every Good Story
Kou Shurrei is busy working her many jobs when she is visited by an important guest and given an opportunity for a job to make more money than she could have imagined, and one that could change more than the weight of her purse.
Episode 2 • Dec 31, 1969
The Frog in the Well Knows Not the Great Ocean
Shuurei after meeting King Shi Ryuuki, who pretending to be someone else, she needs to figure out a way to admit his identity and accept his responsibilities.
Episode 3 • Dec 31, 1969
The Hawk with Talent Hides Its Talons
After a month in the palace, Shuurei and King Shi Ryuuki continue being tutored by Li Kouyuu, while big rumors spread about the nightly romance between Shuurei and the King.
Episode 4 • Dec 31, 1969
Casting Pearls Before a Swine
Shuurei finds out that Ryuuki had been 'playing dumb' the entire time, at the same time, Ryuuki also finds out that she was a paid temporary consort for him. Ryuuki comes up with a contest to win money and Shuurei's forgiveness.
Episode 5 • Dec 31, 1969
A Genius Can't Be a Genius Without Effort
Things start to go missing of Shuurei's, it turns out that they were poisoned, but she is being kept in the dark. General Ran Shuuei's younger brother, Ryuuren, shows up in the palace and causes a ruckus.
Episode 6 • Dec 31, 1969
Lacking the Finishing Touch
Shuurei realizing that it is time to leave the palace, is suddenly kidnapped. A rescue mission as well as the capture of the culprits behind the poisoning and the abduction causes a disturbance in the palace and truths to be revealed.
Episode 7 • Dec 31, 1969
Those That Swim Well Drown Even the Strongest Swimmer Can Drown
After being rescued, Shuurei is still poisoned. The King must make a promise for the future to secure the antidote.
Episode 8 • Dec 31, 1969
Wanting to Borrow a Cat's Paws
Ryuuki works on a proposal that will make Shuurei's dream come true, and will also affect all women and the country. Now back at home, Shuurei picks up a man who had collapsed outside her house because of the heat.
Episode 9 • Dec 31, 1969
A Journey of a Thousand Miles Starts with a Single Step
Back in the palace with a new mission, Shuurei not informed about Ryuuki's proposal, works hard in the Finance Dept. dressed as a male.
Episode 10 • Dec 31, 1969
Fine Weather Comes to Those Who Wait
Ryuuki plans an evening visiting to Shuurei at her house, however a bandit attack in the day causes him to have to change his plans.
Episode 11 • Dec 31, 1969
There Is No Cure for Lovesickness
A side story that took place after the aptitude test but before the results were received. Shuurei gets sick; there are flashbacks, visitors and enough trouble keep everyone on their toes.
Episode 12 • Dec 31, 1969
Discretion Is the Better Part of Valour
Shuurei passed the aptitude test and can take the exam. Others who have come to take the exam from other regions are coming into the city, however this draws those who wish to take advantage out of the shadows.
Episode 13 • Dec 31, 1969
From a Gourd Comes a Horse
Shuurei along with Ryuuki, Shuuei, Kouyuu, Seien and To Eigetsu are hold up in a Brothel, while the Seikin Gang attacks.
Episode 14 • Dec 31, 1969
On a Rock for Three Years
Shuurei and Eigetsu pass the exams, and start their journeys as officials. Though it an easy path for the first woman nor the youngest under the strict Instructor Ro.
Episode 15 • Dec 31, 1969
Children Know Not Their Parents' Hearts
Shuurei and Eigetsu continue their hard work. Kouyuu reflects and ponders his feelings toward his position and his family.
Episode 16 • Dec 31, 1969
There Are No Demons in This World
Shuurei and Eigetsu continue to be bullied while working to prove themselves to the court officials.
Episode 17 • Dec 31, 1969
Poking a Bush Draws Out a Snake
Kou Reishin is under arrest because of the rumor that he used dishonest methods during the exam. Shuurei and Eigetsu after being freed from capture, need to complete some documents to incriminate the culprit behind all of this.
Episode 18 • Dec 31, 1969
Don't Cover Your Head and Leave Your Bottom Exposed
The Court Officials are holding an inquiry not only for the rumor of Shuurei's capabilities and results on the exam, but also to report on the improper deeds of the Official that was behind everything.
Episode 19 • Dec 31, 1969
If You Love Your Child, Let Them Go on a Journey
Shuurei and Eigetsu as well as all of the other new officials are given their placements in the Royal Court, which some placements cause a ruckus in the court.
Episode 20 • Dec 31, 1969
Flowers Blooming from Dead Wood
Episode 21 • Dec 31, 1969
The Wise Man Does Not Court Danger
Episode 22 • Dec 31, 1969
While There's Life, There's Hope
Episode 23 • Dec 31, 1969
It's the Company That Makes Travel Unpleasant
Episode 24 • Dec 31, 1969
Water on a Sleeping Ear
Episode 25 • Dec 31, 1969
An Accidental Resemblance
Episode 26 • Dec 31, 1969
The Raven of Darkness
Episode 27 • Dec 31, 1969
The Prettier the Flower, the Higher the Branch
Episode 28 • Dec 31, 1969
The Fear Is Worse Than the Danger Itself
Episode 29 • Dec 31, 1969
Many Years' Worth of Thoughts in a Single Day
Episode 30 • Dec 31, 1969
Women Are Brave
Episode 31 • Dec 31, 1969
A Diamond in the Rough
Episode 32 • Dec 31, 1969
A Woman's Word Is Her Bond
Episode 33 • Dec 31, 1969
Water Can't Be Returned to the Basin
Episode 34 • Dec 31, 1969
Poison Gets the Better of Poison
Episode 35 • Dec 31, 1969
Meeting Is the Beginning of Parting
Episode 36 • Dec 31, 1969
All Is Right in the World
Episode 37 • Dec 31, 1969
Tears Fall Like Rain from Heaven
Episode 38 • Dec 31, 1969
There Is No Today After Today
Episode 39 • Dec 31, 1969
Fate Is an Inscrutable and Interesting Thing

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