Where to Watch The Story of Saiunkoku

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Below, you’ll find a number of top-tier streaming and cable services – including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives – along with the availability of "The Story of Saiunkoku" on each platform. Now, before we get into the fundamentals of how you can watch "The Story of Saiunkoku" right now, here are some details about the NHK BS2 show.

Originally premiering April 8th, 2006, "The Story of Saiunkoku" stars Akemi Okamura, Eri Sendai, Houko Kuwashima, Tomokazu Seki. The series runs 2 season(s), and has a score of 77 (out of 100) on TMDB, which put together reviews from 7 respected people.

Interested in knowing what the series is about? Here’s the plot: "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."

"The Story of Saiunkoku" is currently available to stream via subscription, rental, or purchase on Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Retrocrush, RetroCrush Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video, Pluto TV, and Amazon Video .