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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

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Story of Saiunkoku Season 1 Episode 25 - An Accidental Resemblance
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    #1 - An Accidental Resemblance

    S1:E25

    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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  2. The Story of Saiunkoku Season 1 Episode 27 - The Prettier the Flower, the Higher the Branch
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    #2 - The Prettier the Flower, the Higher the Branch

    S1:E27

    After recooperating from her fatigue Shuurei struggles to discern her emotions. As a result she finds herself upsetting Seiran.

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  3. The Story of Saiunkoku Season 1 Episode 28 - Worry Gives Small Things Large Shadows
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    #3 - Worry Gives Small Things Large Shadows

    S1:E28

    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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  4. The Story of Saiunkoku Season 1 Episode 29 - Many Years' Worth of Thoughts in a Single Day
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    #4 - Many Years' Worth of Thoughts in a Single Day

    S1:E29

    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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  5. The Story of Saiunkoku Season 1 Episode 30 - Women are Brave
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    #5 - Women are Brave

    S1:E30

    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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  6. The Story of Saiunkoku Season 1 Episode 31 - A Diamond in the Rough
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    #6 - A Diamond in the Rough

    S1:E31

    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.

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  7. The Story of Saiunkoku Season 1 Episode 32 - A Woman's Word is Her Bond
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    #7 - A Woman's Word is Her Bond

    S1:E32

    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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  8. The Story of Saiunkoku Season 1 Episode 33 - No Use Crying Over Spilt Milk
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    #8 - No Use Crying Over Spilt Milk

    S1:E33

    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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  9. The Story of Saiunkoku Season 1 Episode 34 - Poison Gets the Better of Poison
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    #9 - Poison Gets the Better of Poison

    S1:E34

    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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  10. The Story of Saiunkoku Season 1 Episode 35 - Meeting is the Beginning of Parting
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    #10 - Meeting is the Beginning of Parting

    S1:E35

    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.

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  11. The Story of Saiunkoku Season 1 Episode 36 - All is Right in the World
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    #11 - All is Right in the World

    S1:E36

    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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  12. The Story of Saiunkoku Season 1 Episode 37 - Tears Fall Like Rain From Heaven
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    #12 - Tears Fall Like Rain From Heaven

    S1:E37

    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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  13. The Story of Saiunkoku Season 1 Episode 38 - There is no Today After Today
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    #13 - There is no Today After Today

    S1:E38

    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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  14. The Story of Saiunkoku Season 1 Episode 39 - Fate is an Inscrutable and Interesting Thing
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    #14 - Fate is an Inscrutable and Interesting Thing

    S1:E39

    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.

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  15. The Story of Saiunkoku Season 2 Episode 1 - There's no Place Like Home
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    #15 - There's no Place Like Home

    S2:E1

    Winter continues from the last season; Shuurei is still in capital city while the New Year celebrations goes on. Kouyuu is informed about Kurou's plan of getting him to marry Shuurei, and becomes awkwardly shy around her. Seiran goes to the demon's party and gets incredibly drunk. Meanwhile, Shuurei needs to tidy up the house when she discovers she is going to have some important guests, but her friends are no help...

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  16. The Story of Saiunkoku Season 2 Episode 2 - Doesn't Matter Whether You're Laughing or Crying
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    #16 - Doesn't Matter Whether You're Laughing or Crying

    S2:E2

    The new years celebrations continue, Shuurei collects permissions from the Departments and Clans. Meanwhile, Eigetsu reveals his past to Kourin and Ensei. Kouyuu is still considering marrying Shuurei...

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  17. The Story of Saiunkoku Season 2 Episode 3 - Birds of a Feather Flock Together
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    #17 - Birds of a Feather Flock Together

    S2:E3

    Ensei receives a letter from an old man (from Koringun), informing them of a strange movement of a certain cult, founded by someone that goes by the name ‘Li Senya’. As Shuurei goes home, Ryuuren once again does his hideous flute playing, and Kokujun actually thinks it’s beautiful. Reishin discusses Shuurei's marriage opportunities with Shouka.

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  18. The Story of Saiunkoku Season 2 Episode 4 - If Winter Comes, Can Spring Be Far Behind?
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    #18 - If Winter Comes, Can Spring Be Far Behind?

    S2:E4

    Kurō comes to the Hong residence to discuss Shūrei’s martial future with Shōka. Upon hearing that the head of merchant’s guild in Kiyo refused to met with her, Shūrei runs to find Yūshun. As she makes her way around the imperial palace, Shūrei is confronted by a mysterious man. Back in Sa Province, Ensei receives another letter saying that a snow fox was discovered near Kōringun village, the site of the strange epidemic which triggers past memories for Eigetsu.

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  19. The Story of Saiunkoku Season 2 Episode 5 - Love is not stingy in giving
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    #19 - Love is not stingy in giving

    S2:E5

    Before the man could approach Shūrei, he’s interrupted by Shōka. It is revealed that the man is Riō Hyō, the head of the Hyō Clan. Riō had taken an interest in Shūrei, who reminds him of his Bara-hime. Seiran gets Ryūki to start an investigation into Riō and the Hyō Clan. Shūrei and Kōyū talk but are interrupted when Yūshun arrives with a letter from the Governor of Koku Province. Eigetsu, knowing that his life is coming to an end, decides to leave for Kōringun village and bids farewell to Kōrin.

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  20. The Story of Saiunkoku Season 2 Episode 6 - A Peal of Thunder in the Blue Sky
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    #20 - A Peal of Thunder in the Blue Sky

    S2:E6

    Shūrei meets with Governor Kai, who tells her of Eigetsu’s past. He also gives her some medical texts written by Eigestu’s former caretaker Dōshu, who was the legendary doctor Kashin. During their meeting, Shūrei receives letters from Eigestu and Ensei informing her of all the occurrences in Sa Province. She immediately summons all the doctors to the palace and gives them the texts which held a great deal of information about the current epidemic. Shūrei convinces the head doctor in Kiyo to order as many doctors as possible to Kōringun village. Eigetsu meets with Ambassador Hei and assures him that Shūrei will come with the help that they need.

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  21. The Story of Saiunkoku Season 2 Episode 7 - Wholeheartedness Penetrates Stone
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    #21 - Wholeheartedness Penetrates Stone

    S2:E7

    As the doctors go over Dōshu’s texts, they stumble upon the cause and treatment for the illness. The only way to cure it is for the patient to undergo surgery. Unfortunately, none of the doctors present knew how to perform it. Shūrei hears of one who can and remembers that he is an old family friend. Dr. Yō agrees to go to Sa Province and to also train all the doctors along the way. Using Dōshu’s texts as an incentive, Shūrei gets the Merchant’s guild to agree to send aid as well.

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  22. The Story of Saiunkoku Season 2 Episode 8 - Exhausting Human Abilities, One Waits for Heaven's Will
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    #22 - Exhausting Human Abilities, One Waits for Heaven's Will

    S2:E8

    Shūrei’s drastic actions causes her to be summoned by the Imperial Court to justify them. Ryūki orders that the Imperial Army deal with the mountain cult, but Shūrei openly refuses. Realizing how in the process a great deal of lives could be lost, Shūrei convinces him to allow her to deal with the cult on her own despite the risk to her own life. After everything was settled, Shūrei breaks down under all the stress, but she recovers in time to bid farewell to Ryūki and promise him that she will return safely.

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  23. The Story of Saiunkoku Season 2 Episode 9 - Meeting the Buddha in Hell
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    #23 - Meeting the Buddha in Hell

    S2:E9

    Eigetsu is helping the ill villagers, but is lured away by a cloaked man who looks identical to the deceased Dōshu. Flashbacks to Eigetsu’s past are shown. In the present, Eigetsu awakens tied up inside of a cave after being beaten. After seeing the man again, Eigetsu immediately realizes that he is not Dōshu. Kōrin runs away determined to find Eigetsu. Shūrei’s group with Shūei as her escort arrives in Korin but are denied entry. Luckily, Ensei and Shō Sai force the gate open and the group makes camp inside. Shūei gives Ensei Seiran’s Kansho before departing. Shūrei asks Ensei that if the time comes to perform an extraordinary act.

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  24. The Story of Saiunkoku Season 2 Episode 10 - The Awaited Person Finally Comes
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    #24 - The Awaited Person Finally Comes

    S2:E10

    The story moves on to explain the meaning behind Shūrei's request to Ensei, and why she's worrying over being blamed for the disease when she's clearly not the one who caused it. Preparations for the treatment are being done by the doctors on the side of Shūrei, while Shuuran leads the people of Sekie village to Kōringun to speed up the treatment process. Shūrei and her company however receives some harsh welcome as they enter Kōringun, with people still believing the rumors spread by the Jasenkyō.

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  25. The Story of Saiunkoku Season 2 Episode 11 - The husband is always the last to know
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    #25 - The husband is always the last to know

    S2:E11

    Shūrei arrives with the doctors but becomes faced with much resistance from people of Kōringun who still blames her for the disease. They are thrown in a pinch as these people, headed by Shuon, rebel against Taishu’s orders and is determined to prevent them from entering the town. Will Shūrei and the doctors be able surpass this hurdle to save the people in time?

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Worst Episodes Summary

"An Accidental Resemblance" is the worst rated episode of "The Story of Saiunkoku". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/21/2006. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Prettier the Flower, the Higher the Branch".