The Story of Saiunkoku

Alternative title:
ColourCloud Palace
Saiunkoku Monogatari
حكاية بلاد الغيوم الملونة (Arabic)
彩雲国物語 (Japanese)
彩雲國物語 (Chinese (Taiwan))
Genre: comedy, drama, romance, supernatural
Themes: bishounen, feminism, historical, male harem
Plot 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. Shuurei, although born of the important Kou family, has difficulty making ends meet. She easily accepts an invitation to be the Emperor's concubine in order to turn him into a good ruler. The mysterious Seiran, a young man who was adopted by her father, goes with her as Ryuuki's bodyguard. Entering the imperial palace revives Shuurei's dream of being a court official, and, together with the many companions she meets along the way, continues moving bravely forward while trying to fend off the Emperor's advances.
Status: Finished Anime Series
Opening Theme:
"Hajimari no kaze" by Ayaka Hirahara
#01: "Hajimari no Kaze" by Ayaka Hirahara
Ending Theme:
"Saikou no Kataomoi" by Sachi Tainaka
The Story of Saiunkoku Episode List