Saiunkoku Monogatari
English title: The Story of Saiunkoku
Japanese title: 彩雲国物語
Alternative titles: The Tale of Saiun Country, Story of the Land of Many-Colored Clouds, Kokumono, Saimono, ColourCloud Palace
Type: TV
Source: Light novel
Episodes: 39
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Apr 8, 2006 to Feb 24, 2007
Broadcast: Saturdays at 09:00 (JST)
Duration: 25 min per ep
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
Studios: Madhouse
Producers: NHK, Sogo Vision
Licensors: Funimation, Geneon Entertainment USA
Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
Themes: Historical, Reverse Harem
Demographics: Shoujo

Shuurei Kou, the daughter of a noble yet impoverished family, is a clever young lady who dreams of becoming a government official and contributing toward her country. However, her dream is out of her reach as such a position is forbidden to women. While her father works a low wage job as an archivist at the palace, Shuurei has to juggle odd jobs to make ends meet. Then, one day, an unexpected visit changes her life. 

Shuurei is called to assist Ryuuki Shi, the new emperor who is known for slacking on his duties and preferring the company of men. Tempted by the generous compensation, she readily accepts the chance to become the young emperor's consort for six months. Luckily, she is not alone as Seiran Shi, her trusty friend, joins her as Ryuuki's bodyguard. While tasked with transforming the new emperor into a responsible ruler, court life and politics prove troublesome as Shuurei faces the challenges of her new life.

Set in a fictional country, Saiunkoku Monogatari centers on the idea of meaningful leadership, its adversities and the rewards that come alongside a prospering nation.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]