Original
04/08/2006 - 02/24/2007 Finished
The Story of Saiunkoku (Saiunkoku Monogatari)
Also known as: 彩雲国物語
Shuurei Kou, the intelligent daughter of an impoverished noble family, dreams of becoming a government official but finds that path barred to women. When she's offered generous compensation to serve as the new emperor Ryuuki Shi's consort for six months and reform his irresponsible behavior, she seizes the opportunity,alongside her loyal friend Seiran Shi,only to discover that palace intrigue and political machinations will test her wisdom far beyond what she anticipated.
39
Total episodes
39
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 39 Filler episodes · 0
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Watch order: filler vs canon
Saiunkoku Monogatari has no filler episodes: all 39 episodes are canon. You can watch it from first to last without checking any list of skippable episodes.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
39 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Every Good Deal Has A Catch04/08/2006 | 04/08/2006 | Canon |
| 2 | A Frog in the Well Knows Not About the Ocean04/15/2006 | 04/15/2006 | Canon |
| 3 | The Capable Falcon Hides Its Talons04/22/2006 | 04/22/2006 | Canon |
| 4 | Treasure Buried Is Treasure Wasted04/29/2006 | 04/29/2006 | Canon |
| 5 | A Genius Can't Better A Hardworking Man05/06/2006 | 05/06/2006 | Canon |
| 6 | Lacking The Finishing Touch05/13/2006 | 05/13/2006 | Canon |
| 7 | He Who Swims a Lot Will Drown05/20/2006 | 05/20/2006 | Canon |
| 8 | To Borrow a Cat's Paw05/27/2006 | 05/27/2006 | Canon |
| 9 | A Journey Of A Thousand Miles Begins With A Single Step06/03/2006 | 06/03/2006 | Canon |
| 10 | Good Things Come To Those Who Wait06/10/2006 | 06/10/2006 | Canon |
| 11 | There's No Medicine For Lovesickness06/17/2006 | 06/17/2006 | Canon |
| 12 | Escape is a Win in Itself06/24/2006 | 06/24/2006 | Canon |
| 13 | From a Gourd Springs a Horse07/01/2006 | 07/01/2006 | Canon |
| 14 | Three Years On A Rock07/08/2006 | 07/08/2006 | Canon |
| 15 | A Child Knows not of his Parent's Feelings07/15/2006 | 07/15/2006 | Canon |
| 16 | There Are No Demons In This World07/22/2006 | 07/22/2006 | Canon |
| 17 | Poking a Bush Draws Out a Snake08/26/2006 | 08/26/2006 | Canon |
| 18 | Hiding One's Head But Not One's Bottom09/02/2006 | 09/02/2006 | Canon |
| 19 | Send Your Dear Child on a Voyage09/09/2006 | 09/09/2006 | Canon |
| 20 | Flowers Blooming From Dead Trees09/16/2006 | 09/16/2006 | Canon |
| 21 | The Wise Man Does Not Court Danger09/23/2006 | 09/23/2006 | Canon |
| 22 | While There's Life, There's Hope09/30/2006 | 09/30/2006 | Canon |
| 23 | Companionship In Travel, Compassion In Life10/07/2006 | 10/07/2006 | Canon |
| 24 | Bolt Out Of The Blue10/14/2006 | 10/14/2006 | Canon |
| 25 | An Accidental Resemblance10/21/2006 | 10/21/2006 | Canon |
| 26 | Crows in a Moonless Night10/28/2006 | 10/28/2006 | Canon |
| 27 | The Prettier the Flower, the Higher the Branch11/18/2006 | 11/18/2006 | Canon |
| 28 | The Fear Is Worse Than the Danger Itself11/25/2006 | 11/25/2006 | Canon |
| 29 | Every Moment Feels Like an Eternity12/09/2006 | 12/09/2006 | Canon |
| 30 | Judge a Women By Courage12/16/2006 | 12/16/2006 | Canon |
| 31 | A Diamond in the Rough12/23/2006 | 12/23/2006 | Canon |
| 32 | A Woman's Word is her Bond01/06/2007 | 01/06/2007 | Canon |
| 33 | No use Crying Over Spilt Milk01/13/2007 | 01/13/2007 | Canon |
| 34 | Fight Poison With Poison01/27/2007 | 01/27/2007 | Canon |
| 35 | Every Meeting Ends in Parting01/27/2007 | 01/27/2007 | Canon |
| 36 | All is Right With the World02/03/2007 | 02/03/2007 | Canon |
| 37 | Tears Fall From the Eyes Like Rain Fall From the Skies02/10/2007 | 02/10/2007 | Canon |
| 38 | Seize the Day02/17/2007 | 02/17/2007 | Canon |
| 39 | Fate Decides who Falls in Love02/24/2007 | 02/24/2007 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Saiunkoku Monogatari have?
Saiunkoku Monogatari is season 1 of 2 in the franchise: Saiunkoku Monogatari and Saiunkoku Monogatari 2nd Season. All of them have finished airing.
How many episodes does Saiunkoku Monogatari have?
This page covers 39 episodes. Adding up every season, the franchise has 77 episodes in total.
What is the best order to watch Saiunkoku Monogatari?
It is recommended to watch Saiunkoku Monogatari in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
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Is Saiunkoku Monogatari a complete anime?
Yes, Saiunkoku Monogatari is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
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