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Actors:: Yoko Sasaki, Kohsuke Toriumi, Koji Ishii, Kazuhiro Nakata, Akemi Okamura, Anri Katsu

Categories:: Anime Series, Historical Anime, Romance Anime

Noble yet impoverished, Shurei agrees to be the young emperor's consort to teach the new leader -- who's rumored to prefer only men -- how to rule. She has influential access to the empire's most powerful man, but political intrigue awaits her every turn.

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Yoko Sasaki, Kohsuke Toriumi, Koji Ishii, Kazuhiro Nakata, Akemi Okamura, Anri Katsu

The Story of Saiunkoku: Season 1

Season 1 of The Story of Saiunkoku has 39 episodes.

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Episode 1 ^{Episode 1}

Shurei is from a venerable family, but they struggle to make ends meet. One day an Imperial Court high official arrives with an intriguing offer.

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Episode 2 ^{Episode 2}

Shurei enters the Imperial House as educator to the new Emperor Ryuki. She starts to think the rumors are unfair and that he may make a fine ruler.

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Episode 3 ^{Episode 3}

One month has past and Ryuki is gradually taking an interest in politics, as he promised Shurei. One night he pays a visit to her, roses in hand.

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Episode 4 ^{Episode 4}

Rescued from danger by Ryuki, Shurei realizes the Emperor only pretends to be a poor ruler. Shurei hears of Ryuki's unhappy childhood from her father.

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Episode 5 ^{Episode 5}

There has been a spate of poisons found. Ryuki and advisers make an educated guess as to the source. Unsuspecting Shurei makes a strange acquaintance.

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Episode 6 ^{Episode 6}

Seeing Ryuki progress as a fine Emperor, Shurei ready's herself to leave the palace, her work done. It is just then that she is abducted.

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Episode 7 ^{Episode 7}

Ryuki rescues Shurei, but with poison left in her body, her life is still in danger. Ryuki hears of a cure from an unlikely source.

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Episode 8 ^{Episode 8}

The Imperial Court is understaffed due to a heat wave. Shurei resigned one month ago, but Ryuki proposes to allow Palace entrance exams for women.

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Episode 9 ^{Episode 9}

Although only for a month, Shurei gets a job in Imperial finances. Working hard, disguised as a man, her curious mask-donning boss is taking notice.

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Episode 10 ^{Episode 10}

Ryuki completes his proposal for a women's Palace entrance exam, he can't wait to go and meet Shurei. Though it doesn't go as smoothly as planned.

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Episode 11 ^{Episode 11}

Days before preliminary exam results are announced, Shurei falls into a river and is bed-ridden with cold. A number of well-wishers pay her a visit.

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Episode 12 ^{Episode 12}

Shurei tells her employers that she will concentrate on the entrance exam. Kocho, a head geisha, introduces a young boy named Eigetsu to Shurei.

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Episode 13 ^{Episode 13}

Shurei and Eigetsu are chased by local bandits, but escape to Kocho's place, only to find Ryuki there. Santa warns that the bandits are on their way.

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Episode 14 ^{Episode 14}

Shurei passes the exam, but comes in 3rd place behind 13-year-old Eigetsu, who is 1st. So, even though she is the first woman, not many are impressed.

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Episode 15 ^{Episode 15}

Shurei's uncle and guardian worries about her as she fumbles through training. Koyu Ri struggles with his step father's strict attitude towards him.

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Episode 16 ^{Episode 16}

There's no change in the undesirable cleaning and polishing duties for Shurei and Eigetsu. Their peers don't take to them at first either.

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Episode 17 ^{Episode 17}

Shurei and Eigetsu find themselves confined by a mob on a visit to see Kocho. Meanwhile, Shurei's father hears word that Reishin has been arrested.

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Episode 18 ^{Episode 18}

A Palace Court hearing is arranged to determine whether cheating occurred on Shurei's exam. The chase is on to catch any wrongdoers.

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Episode 19 ^{Episode 19}

Ryuki and advisers receive a report on the state of Sa Province. Shurei and Eigetsu are taken aback when they hear their official posts at a ceremony.

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Episode 20 ^{Episode 20}

Shurei and Eigetsu will be co-governors of Sa Province, accompanied by Ensei and Seiran. Seiran reflects on his past as he visits a family grave.

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Episode 21 ^{Episode 21}

Two days before she departs Shi Province, Shurei learns the truth about her abduction from Koyu. She questions why she was abducted and by whom.

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Episode 22 ^{Episode 22}

Shurei and Eigetsu depart for Sa Province accompanied by Ensei, Seiran, and Korin. They have 3 months on a tough journey to arrive in time for duty.

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Episode 23 ^{Episode 23}

All but Shurei are imprisoned just before they could arrive at Sa Province. Shurei heads for merchant town Kinka, where they promised to regroup.

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Episode 24 ^{Episode 24}

It turns out the others were locked up by Sojun, a man who harbors desires to rule the Sa Clan. Shurei takes a maiden's job for Senya, a merchant.

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Episode 25 ^{Episode 25}

Shurei is shaken when she hears from Senya of plans for her to be married into the Sa Clan. Eigetsu and the others are free and on their way to Kinka.

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Episode 26 ^{Episode 26}

Startled to hear that all the Rin Clan were murdered, Shurei wonders just who Senya Rin really is. Sojun is furious when he learns he's been duped.

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Episode 27 ^{Episode 27}

Shurei was taken aback by the revelation of Senya's true identity. Though she is determined to fulfill her duties and rebuild Sa Province.

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Episode 28 ^{Episode 28}

Everyone must work hard to clean up and process the case of the lawless bandits. It is then that a friend of Ensei arrives to offer a hand.

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Episode 29 ^{Episode 29}

After hearing the capital, Koren, is sealed off, Shurei and the others head out. Meanwhile, Ryuki is headed steadfast, though in vain, for Kinka.

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Episode 30 ^{Episode 30}

Shurei and Eigetsu must enter Koren by the stated date or they won't be able to take their posts. Seiran and Ensei help them break into the capital.

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Episode 31 ^{Episode 31}

After receiving an invitation from the Sa Clan, Shurei goes to face Sakujun. Kokujun is imprisoned but his cousin, Shunki, heads to Koren to help him.

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Episode 32 ^{Episode 32}

Sakujun promised to return Shurei's hairpin, though she stays away from the main Sa Clan house. The guys search a large complex for Kokujun and Eiki.

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Episode 33 ^{Episode 33}

It's the day of the Sa Clan election and the last day Shurei will stay at the mansion. Seiran, Shunki, Ensei and Eigetsu get ready to make their move.

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Episode 34 ^{Episode 34}

Shurei and Shunki, search for Kokujun and are shocked by what they find. At the selection ceremony Eigetsu and Ensei sense something amiss.

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Episode 35 ^{Episode 35}

Kokujun is chosen as the Sa Clan head, but he chooses a tough path to bear the Clan's sins. Seiran and Sakujun start their game of Russian Roulette.

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Episode 36 ^{Episode 36}

As province governors, Shurei and Eigetsu go to rescue Yushun Tei. A fire breaks out in the prison tower, though Shurei is stopped from going to help.

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Episode 37 ^{Episode 37}

In an attempt to forget about Sakujun, Shurei gets lost in her work. She will soon travel back to the Imperial Capital, Kiyo, for New Year ceremonies.

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Episode 38 ^{Episode 38}

After arriving in Kiyo, Shurei presents her plans for Sa Province as its governor. Her father has been waiting for Shurei's arrival as well.

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Episode 39 ^{Episode 39}

Shurei's plans for Sa Province are passed. Didn't Ryuki long for a reunion with Shurei? After the New Year ceremony is over he's back to work.

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The Story of Saiunkoku: Season 2

Season 2 of The Story of Saiunkoku has 39 episodes.

Every episode has its own Netflix countries that it's available in. You can see below if the episode is available in Hong Kong.

Get the full details for each episode by clicking on it. You can also see which other countries it is available in (in case you need to change your Netflix country to watch it).

Episode 1 ^{Episode 1}

Amid New Year's celebrations, Shurei stays busy with her duties while Ryuki receives a mountain of paperwork, unexpected news and a party invitation.

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Episode 2 ^{Episode 2}

Left to govern the Sa Province, Eigetsu opens up to his allies about his trying past. Back in the capital, Ryuki mulls over his arranged marriage.

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Episode 3 ^{Episode 3}

Ensei and Eigetsu catch wind of a group gathering momentum on the outskirts of Sa Province. Meanwhile, Shurei meets an eccentric flute player.

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Episode 4 ^{Episode 4}

While Ryuki meets with Yushun and offers him a prestigious position, Eigetsu and Ensei work out how best to deal with an oncoming pandemic.

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Episode 5 ^{Episode 5}

Shurei's father Shoka steps in to save his daughter from an ominous silver-haired man, who leaves Shoka with a threat about repaying a debt in full.

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Episode 6 ^{Episode 6}

Shurei meets with Governor Kai and receives a gift which may be the key to turning the tide in the country's fight with a mysterious plague.

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Epiosde 7 ^{Episode 7}

The capital's best doctors search for a cure for the unknown disease afflicting their people. But the treatment they find is beyond their abilities.

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Episode 8 ^{Episode 8}

Shurei is brought in front of the Imperial Court after she oversteps her authority. However, she remains determined not to stand by as people die.

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Episode 9 ^{Episode 9}

While treating sick villagers, Eigetsu spots a man resembling his late mentor, Doshu. But before Eigetsu can reach him, the man unexpectedly escapes.

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Episode 10 ^{Episode 10}

Amid rumors that she is to blame for the plague, Shurei reunites with Ensei and prepares to return to Sa Province to bring treatment to the sick.

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Episode 11 ^{Episode 11}

Accompanied by a band of doctors, Shurei and Ensei arrive in Sa Province. But despite their good intentions, they receive a hostile reception.

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Episode 12 ^{Episode 12}

Finally allowed to see the sick, Dr. Yo wastes no time in operating. But for the young and inexperienced doctors, surgery on the living proves trying.

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Episode 13 ^{Episode 13}

Arriving outside the village first hit by the disease, Shurei and her party devise a plan to save Eigetsu from the mysterious mountain cult.

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Episode 14 ^{Episode 14}

As Ensei sets out to find them, Korin reunites with a battered Eigetsu. But when she tries to set him free, she's met with an unexpected response.

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Episode 15 ^{Episode 15}

Shurei meets the cult leader responsible for the disease. However, her desire for answers blinds her to the fact that she may be walking into a trap.

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Episode 16 ^{Episode 16}

While Korin falls ill after the eventful encounter with the cult leader, Eigetsu's other persona Yogetsu receives a sudden visit from a familiar face.

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Episode 17 ^{Episode 17}

As Shurei prepares to return to the capital, she and her friends are taken on a sightseeing tour of Sa Province's most historical spots.

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Episode 18 ^{Episode 18}

Though Shurei returns to the capital, Ryuki forgoes seeing her, fearing the potential repercussions for stripping her of her position.

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Episode 19 ^{Episode 19}

Despite her desire to help her country, Shurei's new position leaves her without any meaningful work, prompting her to set out in search of some.

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Episode 20 ^{Episode 20}

While meeting with the renowned courtesan Kocho, Shurei runs into a familiar face before she and her new friends find themselves caught up in a scam.

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Episode 21 ^{Episode 21}

Shurei continues her search for the con artist behind the recent art forgeries as Ryuki and his companions seek out a legendary painter called Yukoku.

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Episode 22 ^{Episode 22}

After their searches bring them together, Shurei and Ryuki discover the identity of the painter behind the forgeries and the man commissioning them.

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Episode 23 ^{Episode 23}

A proposal to strip all non-essential officials of their titles is heard in the Imperial Court, forcing Shurei to find work or face losing everything.

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Episode 24 ^{Episode 24}

Shurei decides to help each out-of-work official one by one. But while she focuses on others, she neglects to find employment for herself.

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Episode 25 ^{Episode 25}

With time running out, Shurei remains jobless. However, when she heads out into the city to buy salt, she stumbles upon a far more dire issue.

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Episode 26 ^{Episode 26}

Shurei's friend Suo disappears after he hears that his father has passed away. Meanwhile, Shurei receives help in investigating rising salt prices.

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Episode 27 ^{Episode 27}

The Hong family's retainer Seiran recounts Shurei's recent adventures investigating art forgery, spikes in salt prices and counterfeit coins.

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Episode 28 ^{Episode 28}

Ensei encounters a young woman in the woods who bears a striking resemblance to Shurei. Back in the capital, Shurei butts heads with a new colleague.

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Episode 29 ^{Episode 29}

Jusan-hime of the Ran family arrives in the capital, where her brother ponders who to betroth her to. Meanwhile, Shurei meets a perplexing prisoner.

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Episode 30 ^{Episode 30}

Shurei and Jusan-hime begin living under the same roof. But before they can even spend a full day together, Jusan-hime notices something awry.

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Episode 31 ^{Episode 31}

After learning that she and Jusan-hime are being targeted, Shurei notices a string of deaths among government officials and begins investigating.

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Episode 32 ^{Episode 32}

While Jusan-hime meets with her brother Shuei, they are confronted by a man from their past. But when tensions boil over, Shuei unsheathes his blade.

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Episode 33 ^{Episode 33}

After Shurei lets Shuei escape the capital, Ryuki announces his plan to take Jusan-hime to Ran Province, drawing questions about their relationship.

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Episode 34 ^{Episode 34}

As Ryuki and Jusan-hime prepare to leave for Ran Province, Shurei begins rallying together her most trusted allies to go after them.

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Episode 35 ^{Episode 35}

Shurei lands in Ran Province and promptly informs the governor of Ryuki's presence. But in reality, Ryuki is on his way to somewhere else entirely.

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Episode 36 ^{Episode 36}

After becoming lost in a forest, a tired and hungry Ryuki passes out, throwing him into a dream about everything he and Shurei have been through.

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Episode 37 ^{Episode 37}

In their search for Ryuki, Shurei's party meets an unfriendly face. Shurei learns of Ryuki's whereabouts, but if she wants a guide, she must go alone.

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Episode 38 ^{Episode 38}

Shurei and her friends escape from the mountaintop shrine that Ryuki had been searching for. Later, Shuei makes a wager with his three brothers.

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Episode 39 ^{Episode 39}

Back in the capital, Shurei, Ryuki and their friends return to their duties. Later, Ryuki and Shurei meet to discuss the future of their relationship.

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