The Story of Saiunkoku

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  • NHK
  • Adventure Animation Comedy Drama Fantasy Romance

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1x1
Every Good Story Has a Hidden Side
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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 .. show full overview
1x2
A Frog in a Well Does Not Know the Great Ocean
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Shuurei teaches Ryuuki about daily life by taking him on an excursion through the Imperial City.
1x3
The Talented Hawk Hides its Talons
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Ryuuki averts an attempt to assassinate Shuurei by drinking the poison intended for her.
1x4
Casting Pearls Before Swine
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After participating in a swordfighting tournament, Ryuuki discovers his exiled brother Seien is closer at hand than he previously believed.
1x5
There is no Genius Without Hard Work
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Shuurei meets Ryuuren Ran, the eccentric brother of the General of the Shaorin Army.
1x6
Lacking the Finishing Touch
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Shuurei is kidnapped by forces who may or may not be working against the Emperor's interests.
1x7
Even the Strongest Swimmer May Drown
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The plot against Ryuuki and Shuurei comes to a head as the conspirators are defeated. With her task complete, Shuurei leaves the palace.
1x8
Wanting to Borrow a Cat's Paws
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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.
1x9
The Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins with a Single Step
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Shuurei disguises herself as a boy to assist the Imperial bureaucracy during a heat wave.
1x10
Good Things Come to Those Who Wait
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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. .. show full overview
1x11
There is no Cure for Lovesickness
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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 .. show full overview
1x12
Discretion is the Better Part of Valour
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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 .. show full overview
1x13
From a Gourd Comes a Horse
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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.
1x14
On a Rock for Three Years
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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.
1x15
Children Do Not Know Their Parents' Hearts
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Kouyuu Ri ponders his course in life and his relationship with his foster father Reishin Kou, who took him in on an apparent whim.
1x16
There are no Devils in the World
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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.
1x17
Let Sleeping Dogs Lie or Poking a Bush Draws Out Snakes
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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.
1x18
You Can't Hide by Burying Your Head in the Sand
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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.
1x19
If You Love Your Child, Send Her on a Journey
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Ryuuki appoints Shuurei and Eigetsu as co-governors of Sa Province.
1x20
Flowers Blooming from Dead Wood
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Seiran recalls the events that led to his exile 13 years ago and the family that took him in.
1x21
The Wise Know When to Approach Danger
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As Shuurei prepares to leave for Sa province, she, Eigetsu and Ryuuren Ran hear rumours of a ghost inhabiting the imperial palace.
1x22
Where There is Life, There is Hope
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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 .. show full overview
1x23
It's the Company that Makes Travel Unpleasant
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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.
1x24
Water on a Sleeping Ear
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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.
1x25
An Accidental Resemblance
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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 .. show full overview
1x26
Ravens in the Moonless Night
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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 .. show full overview
1x27
The Prettier the Flower, the Higher the Branch
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After recooperating from her fatigue Shuurei struggles to discern her emotions. As a result she finds herself upsetting Seiran.
1x28
Worry Gives Small Things Large Shadows
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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 .. show full overview
1x29
Many Years' Worth of Thoughts in a Single Day
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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 .. show full overview
1x30
Women are Brave
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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.
1x31
A Diamond in the Rough
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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.
1x32
A Woman's Word is Her Bond
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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.
1x33
No Use Crying Over Spilt Milk
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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.
1x34
Poison Gets the Better of Poison
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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 .. show full overview
1x35
Meeting is the Beginning of Parting
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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.
1x36
All is Right in the World
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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 .. show full overview
1x37
Tears Fall Like Rain From Heaven
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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.
1x38
There is no Today After Today
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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 .. show full overview
1x39
Fate is an Inscrutable and Interesting Thing
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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.