4. Casting Pearls Before Swine
After participating in a swordfighting tournament, Ryuuki discovers his exiled brother Seien is closer at hand than he previously believed.
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The Story of Saiunkoku
Saiunkoku Monogatari
Format:
Anime
Status:
Finished
Episodes:
39
Rating:
74
Studios:
MADHOUSE
Country:
JP
Duration:
25 min
Season:
SPRING 2006
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