Saiunkoku Monogatari
The Story of Saiunkoku / 彩雲国物語 / The Tale of Saiun Country / Story of the Land of Many-Colored Clouds / Kokumono / Saimono / ColourCloud Palace
| Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Historical, Reverse Harem, Romance, Shoujo | |
| Themes: Historical, Reverse Harem | |
| Demographics: Shoujo | |
| Studios: Madhouse | |
| Producers: NHK, Sogo Vision | |
| Licensors: Funimation, Geneon Entertainment USA | |
| Rating: 7.87 / 10 | |
| Rank: #923 | |
| Popularity: #2256 | |
| Users Listed: 102,685 | |
| Users Scored: 36,561 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 11/18/2022 | |
| Aired: April 8, 2006 – February 24, 2007 (Spring) | |
| Type: tv | |
| Source: Light Novel | |
| Age Rating: PG 13 | |
| Episodes: 39 | |
| Broadcast: Saturday at 09:00 (JST) |
Synopsis:
In the realm of Saiunkoku, Shuurei Kou, a resourceful woman from a modest noble family, finds her aspirations for public service thwarted by societal constraints. Faced with financial hardship, she seizes an unexpected opportunity to enter the imperial court as a consort to Emperor Ryuuki Shi. Accompanied by her loyal friend and bodyguard, Seiran Shi, Shuurei is tasked with guiding the indolent emperor towards responsible rule.
The series explores the complexities of political maneuvering within the palace walls, contrasting personal ambition with the weighty responsibilities of leadership. Set against a backdrop of intricate courtly customs and evolving national interests, *Saiunkoku Monogatari* examines the challenges inherent in cultivating effective governance and fostering prosperity for a nation. The narrative delves into themes of societal expectations, personal sacrifice, and the pursuit of influence within a hierarchical world.
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Episodes:
- Episode 1: Every Good Deal Has A Catch (Aired: 04/08/2006)
- Episode 2: A Frog in the Well Knows Not About the Ocean (Aired: 04/15/2006)
- Episode 3: The Capable Falcon Hides Its Talons (Aired: 04/22/2006)
- Episode 4: Treasure Buried Is Treasure Wasted (Aired: 04/29/2006)
- Episode 5: A Genius Can't Better A Hardworking Man (Aired: 05/06/2006)
- ... and 34 more episodes
Characters:
- Kou, Shuurei (Main) - Voice Actors: Kuwashima, Houko, Sheridan, Kelly, Wu, Jeong Sin
- Li, Kouyuu (Main) - Voice Actors: Hiyama, Nobuyuki, Toth, Andrew, Yang, Seok jeong
- Ran, Shuuei (Main) - Voice Actors: Morikawa, Toshiyuki, Adamthwaite, Michael, Shin, Yong Wu
- Shi, Ryuuki (Main) - Voice Actors: Seki, Tomokazu, Swaile, Brad, Kim, Il, Okamura, Akemi
- Shi, Seiran (Main) - Voice Actors: Midorikawa, Hikaru, Francis, Andrew, Wait, Russell, Kim, Seung jun
- Haku, Raien (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Novak, John, Kazuki, Hiroto
- Heki, Hakumei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Khouth, Gabe, Kisaichi, Atsushi, Byeon, Hyeon Wu
- Hyou, Shusui (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Okamura, Akemi, Kim, Seo Yeong, Oliver, Nicole
- Hyou, Eiki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Horikoshi, Mami, Samuda, Jacqueline
- Hyou, Shoukun (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sonozaki, Mie, Beley, Lisa Ann
- Kai, Yu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Akimoto, Yousuke, Bridges, Dave
- Kei, Yuuri (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nishimura, Jin, Daingerfield, Michael
- Kochou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yamagata, Kaori, Jaud, Janyse
- Kou, Shouka (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ikeda, Shuuichi, Kopsa, Michael, Kim, Min Seok
- Kou, Kurou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Okiayu, Ryoutarou, Orth, David
- Kou, Reishin (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Madono, Mitsuaki, Shin, Yong Wu, Chirillo, Louis
- Kou, Houju (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakata, Kazuhiro, Oliver, Mark
- Kourin (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sendai, Eri, Strand, Chantal, Chae, Ui Jin
- Meishou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nagano, Kouichi, Murdock, Colin
- Ou, Keicho (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sugiyama, Noriaki, Coleman, Michael
- Ran, Ryuuren (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kiuchi, Hidenobu, Erickson, Matthew, Jeon, Gwang ju
- Rou, Ensei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Itou, Kentarou, Simpson, Jason
- Ryuushin (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Weseluck, Cathy, Soda, Miho
- Sa, Enjun (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Bando, Naoki, Tickner, French, Devall, Trevor
- Sa, Chushou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Iwasaki, Masami, Gold, L. Harvey
- Sa, Sakujun (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Koyasu, Takehito, Kang, Su Jin, Murphy, John
- Sa, Soujun (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Suwabe, Junichi, Kim, Min Seok, Payne, John
- Sa, Kokujun (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Toriumi, Kousuke, Bang, Seong Jun, Rideout, Kyle
- Sa, Shunki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shishido, Rumi, Walters, Natalie
- Sai, Rin (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sasaki, Youko, Lindberg, Paula
- Sai, Shou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Chiba, Susumu, Yang, Seok jeong, Cole, Ted
- Shi, Senka (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Maeda, Takeshi, Macdonald, Shawn
- Shou, Enjun (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ishii, Kouji, Novak, John
- Shourin (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sugiyama, Noriaki, Waterman, Mike
- Sou, Shungai (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ogata, Mitsuru, Wilson, Dale
- Tei, Yuushun (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Canna, Nobutoshi, Jeon, Gwang ju, Tong, Vincent
- To, Eigetsu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Namikawa, Daisuke, Thompson, Reece, Jeon, Tae Yeol
- Tou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sawada, Masataka, Kopsa, Michael
- Youshun (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sasajima, Kaoru, Hirakida, Ryan
Staff:
- Maruyama, Masao (Producer)
- Yoshimoto, Satoshi (Producer)
- Shishido, Jun (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Ootani, Hajime (Episode Director)
- Sakoi, Masayuki (Episode Director)
- Yamauchi, Tomio (Episode Director)
- Fudeyasu, Kazuyuki (Script)
- Fujisaki, Ayuna (Script)
- Sunayama, Kurasumi (Script)
- Yamada, Yuka (Script)
- Yoshida, Reiko (Script, Series Composition)
- Itou, Tomohiko (Storyboard)
- Kimiya, Shigeru (Storyboard)
- Kotaki, Hiroshi (Storyboard)
- Oohata, Kiyotaka (Storyboard)
- Takahashi, Takeo (Storyboard)
- Hirahara, Ayaka (Theme Song Performance)
- Tainaka, Sachi (Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Performance, Theme Song Lyrics)
- Baek, Nam-yeol (Animation Director)
- Kawakubo, Keiji (Key Animation)
- Kunihiko, Ryo (Music)
- Lee, Jung-Phil (Animation Director)
- Lee, Si-min (Animation Director)
- Nishikura, Chikara (Art Director)
- Ooshima, Miwa (Character Design)
- Ootsuka, Midori (Animation Director)
- Tanaka, Chiharu (Color Design)
- Yura, Kairi (Original Character Design)
Forum Topics:
- Saiunkoku Monogatari Episode 8 Discussion
- Saiunkoku Monogatari Episode 7 Discussion
- Saiunkoku Monogatari Episode 4 Discussion
- Saiunkoku Monogatari Episode 2 Discussion
- Saiunkoku Monogatari Episode 1 Discussion
- Saiunkoku Monogatari Episode 33 Discussion
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- Saiunkoku Monogatari Episode 3 Discussion
- Saiunkoku Monogatari Episode 19 Discussion
- Saiunkoku Monogatari Episode 35 Discussion
- Saiunkoku Monogatari Episode 37 Discussion
- Saiunkoku Monogatari Episode 36 Discussion
- Saiunkoku Monogatari Episode 39 Discussion
- Saiunkoku Monogatari Episode 6 Discussion
- Saiunkoku Monogatari Episode 5 Discussion
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Related Anime/Manga:
- Saiunkoku Monogatari 2nd Season (anime - Sequel)
- Saiunkoku Monogatari (manga - Adaptation)
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- Saiunkoku Monogatari Recaps (anime - Summary)