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The Story of Saiunkoku
Shuurei Kō, the resourceful daughter of an impoverished noble family, dreams of serving her country in spite of the limits placed on women. An unexpected summons gives her a temporary post at court as the young emperor’s consort, and she accepts partly for the chance it offers her ambitions and her family’s welfare. With her loyal friend Seiran at her side…
Characters
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Shuurei Kou
Main | Japanese VA: Kuwashima, Houko
Ryuuki Shi
Main | Japanese VA: Seki, Tomokazu
Seiran Shi
Main | Japanese VA: Midorikawa, Hikaru
Sakujun Sa
Supporting | Japanese VA: Koyasu, Takehito
Ryuuren Ran
Supporting | Japanese VA: Kiuchi, Hidenobu
Kouyuu Li
Main | Japanese VA: Hiyama, Nobuyuki
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Tales of Saiunkoku
Sequel | 2007
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Staff
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Shishido, Jun
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard
Yoshida, Reiko
Script, Series Composition
Maruyama, Masao
Producer
Yoshimoto, Satoshi
Producer
Ooshima, Miwa
Character Design
Ryo, Kunihiko
Music
Latest Episodes
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Episode 12: Escape is a Win in Itself
Aired Jun 24, 2006
Episode 11: There's No Medicine For Lovesickness
Aired Jun 17, 2006
Episode 10: Good Things Come To Those Who Wait
Aired Jun 10, 2006
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The Story of Saiunkoku episode guide
39 tracked episodes
The Story of Saiunkoku characters
6 featured characters
The Story of Saiunkoku staff
6 featured staff credits
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