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The Story of Saiunkoku
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.
2006 7.0/10 community score 2 seasons · 78 episodes Ended
- Animation
- Action & Adventure
- Drama
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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2 platforms currently listed across all viewing options
Data checked 23 Oct 2026, 12:03 UTC
Free with ads
2Streaming providerRetrocrushNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable Streaming providerCineverseNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable
Series schedule
Seasons and episode dates
A concise series timeline, including the latest aired episode and the next date currently listed.
- First aired
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 78
- Status
- Ended
Latest aired episode
S2 E39
Destined Partners Cannot Be Separated
Aired 25 min
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Season guide
Most recent seasons first
Season 2
39 episodes
First episode aired
Season 1
39 episodes
First episode aired
Specials
9 episodes
First episode aired
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