All Episodes of The Story of Saiunkoku
Browse all episodes of The Story of Saiunkoku
All Episodes of The Story of Saiunkoku
Browse all episodes of The Story of Saiunkoku
Season 1
7.7/1011 votesEvery Good Story Has a Hidden Side
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/8/2006
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 to rise to the responsiblities of the Emperor and to begin taking interest in the country and the throne.
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- 7.2/106 votes
Wanting to Borrow a Cat's Paws
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/27/2006
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.
Director: Unknown
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- 7.2/106 votes
Good Things Come to Those Who Wait
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/10/2006
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. As he has not passed the official examination required to be a high official, Ensei returns his seal of governorship to Ryuuki. Ryuuki passes a law allowing women to take the official examinations.
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- 7.2/106 votes
There is no Cure for Lovesickness
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 6/17/2006
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 uncle. Reishin fears that if Shuurei knew his identity, she would hate him as the man who took her father's place as head of the Kou clan.
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- 7.7/107 votes
Discretion is the Better Part of Valour
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 6/24/2006
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 crimelords and Kochou, the madam of a brothel and Shuurei's longtime employer.
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- 7.4/106 votes
- 7.0/106 votes
There are no Devils in the World
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 7/22/2006
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.
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- 7.4/106 votes
Let Sleeping Dogs Lie or Poking a Bush Draws Out Snakes
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 8/26/2006
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.
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- 7.0/106 votes
You Can't Hide by Burying Your Head in the Sand
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 9/2/2006
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.
Director: Unknown
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- 7.2/106 votes
Where There is Life, There is Hope
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 9/30/2006
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 caught during their stay in a hotel, while Shuurei is safely hidden.
Director: Unknown
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- 7.0/106 votes
It's the Company that Makes Travel Unpleasant
Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 10/7/2006
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.
Director: Unknown
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- 6.2/106 votes
Water on a Sleeping Ear
Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 10/14/2006
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.
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- N/A/100 votes
An Accidental Resemblance
Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 10/21/2006
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 Ryuuki. Ensei and Seiran follows Shuurei's trail of Kanrou Cha, and Eigetsu and Kourin are en route to Kinka.
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- 7.0/106 votes
Ravens in the Moonless Night
Season 1 Episode 26 - Aired 10/28/2006
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 escapes with Shuurei's flowerbud hairpin, telling her to go to Koren.
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- N/A/100 votes
Worry Gives Small Things Large Shadows
Season 1 Episode 28 - Aired 11/25/2006
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 Ensei. Kokujun asks to protect Shunki before he sets off for Koren to confront his brother.
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- N/A/100 votes
Many Years' Worth of Thoughts in a Single Day
Season 1 Episode 29 - Aired 12/9/2006
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 Kinka. Emperor Ryuuki and his comrades come to the assistance of Seiran and Ensei in order for them to pass the blockade in Koren. Shuurei prepares herself for Sakujun's confrontation.
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- N/A/100 votes
Women are Brave
Season 1 Episode 30 - Aired 12/16/2006
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.
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- N/A/100 votes
A Woman's Word is Her Bond
Season 1 Episode 32 - Aired 1/6/2007
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.
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- N/A/100 votes
No Use Crying Over Spilt Milk
Season 1 Episode 33 - Aired 1/13/2007
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.
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- N/A/100 votes
Poison Gets the Better of Poison
Season 1 Episode 34 - Aired 1/20/2007
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 Ensei complete their plans and apprehend all of the top officials in the Sa clan. Meanwhile, Seiran confronts Sakujun, where they play a game of chance with their lives on the line.
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- N/A/100 votes
All is Right in the World
Season 1 Episode 36 - Aired 2/3/2007
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 surface. Shuurei and Eigetsu finally make it to the appointment ceremony as Sa Province's new co-governors.
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- N/A/100 votes
Tears Fall Like Rain From Heaven
Season 1 Episode 37 - Aired 2/10/2007
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.
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- N/A/100 votes
There is no Today After Today
Season 1 Episode 38 - Aired 2/17/2007
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 the government officials stand in the Imperial Palace as they wait for Shuurei's and Yuushun's grand entrance. Shuurei is acknowledged as the governor of Brown Province who saved it from collapse. She sees Ryuuki once again and presents her proposal for the future of Brown Province. She asks Ryuuki to go over her proposal on making Brown Province a center of academic research, and this will benefit Brown Province 100 years later. Everyone is amazed at Shuurei's proposal and supports it. She receives everyone's applause.
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- N/A/100 votes