6. Lacking the Finishing Touch

Shuurei is kidnapped by forces who may or may not be working against the Emperor's interests.

Sub

Dub

Saiunkoku Monogatari

The Story of Saiunkoku

Saiunkoku Monogatari

Format:

Anime

Status:

Finished

Episodes:

39

Rating:

74

Studios:

MADHOUSE

Country:

JP

Duration:

25 min

Season:

SPRING 2006

Disqus

0 Comments

Next Episode

Anime Cover
EP 7

Even the Strongest Swimmer May Drown

The plot against Ryuuki and Shuurei comes to a head as the conspirators are defeated. With her task complete, Shuurei leaves the palace.

Anime Cover
EP 1

Every Good Story Has a Hidden Side

After being bribed by a high authority from the palace, Shuurei enters the Imperial Palace as the Emperor's consort and unofficial tutor, in keeping her promise to encourage the prince to rise to the responsiblities of the Emperor and to begin taking interest in the country and the throne.

Anime Cover
EP 2

A Frog in a Well Does Not Know the Great Ocean

Shuurei teaches Ryuuki about daily life by taking him on an excursion through the Imperial City.

Anime Cover
EP 3

The Talented Hawk Hides its Talons

Ryuuki averts an attempt to assassinate Shuurei by drinking the poison intended for her.

Anime Cover
EP 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.

Anime Cover
EP 5

There is no Genius Without Hard Work

Shuurei meets Ryuuren Ran, the eccentric brother of the General of the Shaorin Army.

Anime Cover
EP 6

Lacking the Finishing Touch

Shuurei is kidnapped by forces who may or may not be working against the Emperor's interests.

Anime Cover
EP 7

Even the Strongest Swimmer May Drown

The plot against Ryuuki and Shuurei comes to a head as the conspirators are defeated. With her task complete, Shuurei leaves the palace.

Anime Cover
EP 8

Wanting to Borrow a Cat's Paws

Shuurei returns to her work at the temple school. Ryuuki begins writing a proposal that would allow women to take the official examinations. Ensei Rou, one of Seiran's friends, arrives from Brown Province.

Anime Cover
EP 9

The Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins with a Single Step

Shuurei disguises herself as a boy to assist the Imperial bureaucracy during a heat wave.

Anime Cover
EP 10

Good Things Come to Those Who Wait

The reason bandits have been attacking Ensei Rou is revealed; while acting as temporary governor of Brown province, Ensei angered the local nobility by rejecting corruption and bribes. As he has not passed the official examination required to be a high official, Ensei returns his seal of governorship to Ryuuki. Ryuuki passes a law allowing women to take the official examinations.