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The Story of Saiunkoku

2006 – 2008Show2 seasons78 episodes

Action & AdventureAnimation
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

Summary

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 love for men.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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The Story of Saiunkoku episodes

2 seasons · 78 episodes

  1. S1 E1 There's a Different Side to Every Good Story, 7.6
  2. S1 E2 The Frog in the Well Knows Not the Great Ocean, 8.1
  3. S1 E3 The Hawk with Talent Hides Its Talons, 7.9
  4. S1 E4 Casting Pearls Before a Swine, 7.2
  5. S1 E5 A Genius Can't Be a Genius Without Effort, 7.5
  6. S1 E6 Lacking the Finishing Touch, 7.2
  7. S1 E7 Those That Swim Well Drown Even the Strongest Swimmer Can Drown, 6.8
  8. S1 E8 Wanting to Borrow a Cat's Paws, 7.0
  9. S1 E9 A Journey of a Thousand Miles Starts with a Single Step, 7.0
  10. S1 E10 Fine Weather Comes to Those Who Wait, 7.0
  11. S1 E11 There Is No Cure for Lovesickness, 7.0
  12. S1 E12 Discretion Is the Better Part of Valour, 7.5
  13. S1 E13 From a Gourd Comes a Horse, 7.2
  14. S1 E14 On a Rock for Three Years, 7.2
  15. S1 E15 Children Know Not Their Parents' Hearts, 7.0
  16. S1 E16 There Are No Demons in This World, 6.8
  17. S1 E17 Poking a Bush Draws Out a Snake, 7.2
  18. S1 E18 Don't Cover Your Head and Leave Your Bottom Exposed, 6.8
  19. S1 E19 If You Love Your Child, Let Them Go on a Journey, 7.0
  20. S1 E20 Flowers Blooming from Dead Wood, 7.0
  21. S1 E21 The Wise Man Does Not Court Danger, 6.4
  22. S1 E22 While There's Life, There's Hope, 7.0
  23. S1 E23 It's the Company That Makes Travel Unpleasant, 6.8
  24. S1 E24 Water on a Sleeping Ear, 6.0
  25. S1 E26 The Raven of Darkness, 6.8

Cast

6 of 6 · most episodes first

Facts

April 8, 2006 · March 8, 2008 · Ended

First aired
April 8, 2006
Last aired
March 8, 2008
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 78 episodes
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

Reasonable Authority Figure, Properly Paranoid, Breaking the Glass Ceiling +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Story of Saiunkoku?"

Questions about The Story of Saiunkoku

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Story of Saiunkoku?

PrimeRetrocrushFawesomeCineverseRetroCrush

In the United States, The Story of Saiunkoku streams on Prime and RetroCrush, and it is free with ads on Retrocrush, Fawesome, and Cineverse. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is The Story of Saiunkoku worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.5).

Is The Story of Saiunkoku okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Story of Saiunkoku?

33 h

About 33 hours: 78 episodes in 2 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 2006 to 2008.

Is The Story of Saiunkoku good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching The Story of Saiunkoku?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

Is The Story of Saiunkoku in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.