Shuurei Kou, the daughter of a noble yet impoverished family, is a clever young lady who dreams of becoming a government official and contributing toward her country. However, her dream is out of her reach as such a position is forbidden to women. While her father works a low wage job as an archivist at the palace, Shuurei has to juggle odd jobs to make ends meet. Then, one day, an unexpected visit changes her life.
Shuurei is called to assist Ryuuki Shi, the new emperor who is known for slacking on his duties and preferring the company of men. Tempted by the generous compensation, she readily accepts the chance to become the young emperor's consort for six months. Luckily, she is not alone as Seiran Shi, her trusty friend, joins her as Ryuuki's bodyguard. While tasked with transforming the new emperor into a responsible ruler, court life and politics prove troublesome as Shuurei faces the challenges of her new life.
Set in a fictional country, Saiunkoku Monogatari centers on the idea of meaningful leadership, its adversities and the rewards that come alongside a prospering nation.
Great news for this guide! Saiunkoku Monogatari is a completely faithful adaptation of the original manga that contains no filler episodes.
You can enjoy all 39 episodes in chronological order with the peace of mind knowing that each chapter is canonical content that contributes directly to the development of the main story and character arcs. You don't need to skip any episodes to live the complete and authentic experience of Saiunkoku Monogatari.
Episodes of Saiunkoku Monogatari (39)
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Aired
Type
1
Every Good Deal Has A Catch
04/08/2006
CANON
2
A Frog in the Well Knows Not About the Ocean
04/15/2006
CANON
3
The Capable Falcon Hides Its Talons
04/22/2006
CANON
4
Treasure Buried Is Treasure Wasted
04/29/2006
CANON
5
A Genius Can't Better A Hardworking Man
05/06/2006
CANON
6
Lacking The Finishing Touch
05/13/2006
CANON
7
He Who Swims a Lot Will Drown
05/20/2006
CANON
8
To Borrow a Cat's Paw
05/27/2006
CANON
9
A Journey Of A Thousand Miles Begins With A Single Step
06/03/2006
CANON
10
Good Things Come To Those Who Wait
06/10/2006
CANON
11
There's No Medicine For Lovesickness
06/17/2006
CANON
12
Escape is a Win in Itself
06/24/2006
CANON
13
From a Gourd Springs a Horse
07/01/2006
CANON
14
Three Years On A Rock
07/08/2006
CANON
15
A Child Knows not of his Parent's Feelings
07/15/2006
CANON
16
There Are No Demons In This World
07/22/2006
CANON
17
Poking a Bush Draws Out a Snake
08/26/2006
CANON
18
Hiding One's Head But Not One's Bottom
09/02/2006
CANON
19
Send Your Dear Child on a Voyage
09/09/2006
CANON
20
Flowers Blooming From Dead Trees
09/16/2006
CANON
21
The Wise Man Does Not Court Danger
09/23/2006
CANON
22
While There's Life, There's Hope
09/30/2006
CANON
23
Companionship In Travel, Compassion In Life
10/07/2006
CANON
24
Bolt Out Of The Blue
10/14/2006
CANON
25
An Accidental Resemblance
10/21/2006
CANON
26
Crows in a Moonless Night
10/28/2006
CANON
27
The Prettier the Flower, the Higher the Branch
11/18/2006
CANON
28
The Fear Is Worse Than the Danger Itself
11/25/2006
CANON
29
Every Moment Feels Like an Eternity
12/09/2006
CANON
30
Judge a Women By Courage
12/16/2006
CANON
31
A Diamond in the Rough
12/23/2006
CANON
32
A Woman's Word is her Bond
01/06/2007
CANON
33
No use Crying Over Spilt Milk
01/13/2007
CANON
34
Fight Poison With Poison
01/27/2007
CANON
35
Every Meeting Ends in Parting
01/27/2007
CANON
36
All is Right With the World
02/03/2007
CANON
37
Tears Fall From the Eyes Like Rain Fall From the Skies
02/10/2007
CANON
38
Seize the Day
02/17/2007
CANON
39
Fate Decides who Falls in Love
02/24/2007
CANON
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