The Story of Saiunkoku: Season 1
Episodes
Every Good Story Has a Hidden Side
Apr 8, 2006 · 25 min
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 pr
A Frog in a Well Does Not Know the Great Ocean
Apr 15, 2006 · 25 min
Shuurei teaches Ryuuki about daily life by taking him on an excursion through the Imperial City.
The Talented Hawk Hides its Talons
Apr 22, 2006 · 25 min
Ryuuki averts an attempt to assassinate Shuurei by drinking the poison intended for her.
Casting Pearls Before Swine
Apr 29, 2006 · 25 min
After participating in a swordfighting tournament, Ryuuki discovers his exiled brother Seien is closer at hand than he previously believed.
There is no Genius Without Hard Work
May 6, 2006 · 25 min
Shuurei meets Ryuuren Ran, the eccentric brother of the General of the Shaorin Army.
Lacking the Finishing Touch
May 13, 2006 · 25 min
Shuurei is kidnapped by forces who may or may not be working against the Emperor's interests.
Even the Strongest Swimmer May Drown
May 20, 2006 · 25 min
The plot against Ryuuki and Shuurei comes to a head as the conspirators are defeated. With her task complete, Shuurei leaves the palace.
Wanting to Borrow a Cat's Paws
May 27, 2006 · 25 min
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, arr
The Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins with a Single Step
Jun 3, 2006 · 25 min
Shuurei disguises herself as a boy to assist the Imperial bureaucracy during a heat wave.
Good Things Come to Those Who Wait
Jun 10, 2006 · 25 min
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 bri
There is no Cure for Lovesickness
Jun 17, 2006 · 25 min
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 h
Discretion is the Better Part of Valour
Jun 24, 2006 · 25 min
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 cit
From a Gourd Comes a Horse
Jul 1, 2006 · 25 min
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
On a Rock for Three Years
Jul 8, 2006 · 25 min
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.
Children Do Not Know Their Parents' Hearts
Jul 15, 2006 · 25 min
Kouyuu Ri ponders his course in life and his relationship with his foster father Reishin Kou, who took him in on an apparent whim.
There are no Devils in the World
Jul 22, 2006 · 25 min
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 help
Let Sleeping Dogs Lie or Poking a Bush Draws Out Snakes
Aug 26, 2006 · 25 min
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 re
You Can't Hide by Burying Your Head in the Sand
Sep 2, 2006 · 25 min
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 ev
If You Love Your Child, Send Her on a Journey
Sep 9, 2006 · 25 min
Ryuuki appoints Shuurei and Eigetsu as co-governors of Sa Province.
Flowers Blooming from Dead Wood
Sep 16, 2006 · 25 min
Seiran recalls the events that led to his exile 13 years ago and the family that took him in.
The Wise Know When to Approach Danger
Sep 23, 2006 · 25 min
As Shuurei prepares to leave for Sa province, she, Eigetsu and Ryuuren Ran hear rumours of a ghost inhabiting the imperial palace.
Where There is Life, There is Hope
Sep 30, 2006 · 25 min
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 Seir
It's the Company that Makes Travel Unpleasant
Oct 7, 2006 · 25 min
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 sh
Water on a Sleeping Ear
Oct 14, 2006 · 25 min
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 al
An Accidental Resemblance
Oct 21, 2006 · 25 min
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
Ravens in the Moonless Night
Oct 28, 2006 · 25 min
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.
The Prettier the Flower, the Higher the Branch
Nov 18, 2006 · 25 min
After recooperating from her fatigue Shuurei struggles to discern her emotions. As a result she finds herself upsetting Seiran.
Worry Gives Small Things Large Shadows
Nov 25, 2006 · 25 min
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 guidanc
Many Years' Worth of Thoughts in a Single Day
Dec 9, 2006 · 25 min
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
Women are Brave
Dec 16, 2006 · 25 min
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
A Diamond in the Rough
Dec 23, 2006 · 25 min
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.
A Woman's Word is Her Bond
Jan 6, 2007 · 25 min
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 st
No Use Crying Over Spilt Milk
Jan 13, 2007 · 25 min
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 plan
Poison Gets the Better of Poison
Jan 20, 2007 · 25 min
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
Meeting is the Beginning of Parting
Jan 27, 2007 · 25 min
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.
All is Right in the World
Feb 3, 2007 · 25 min
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 s
Tears Fall Like Rain From Heaven
Feb 10, 2007 · 25 min
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 seem
There is no Today After Today
Feb 17, 2007 · 25 min
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, Kokuju
Fate is an Inscrutable and Interesting Thing
Feb 24, 2007 · 25 min
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