Saiunkoku Monogatari: Episode 01

When I fall hard for a series, I fall hard and quick. And thus, my initial meeting with Saiunkoku Monogatari.

Aside from the array of eye-candy (read: gloriously lovely male species), Saiunkoku Monogatari offers Shuurei, a strong heroine capable of quick wits and cunning. To be a select choice as the emperor’s wife is somewhat believable, for she seems to be chosen not only for her rank or birth but also for her mind. A cheerful, no-nonsense girl, Shuurei exhibits no indication of potential irritation. No insipid simpering, no excessive complaining, no signs of a leech syndrome. Is this for real?

A comedic and inventive spin on a tried-and-true plotline, Saiunkoku Monogatari manages to exude freshness and hilarity.

Oh, lordy. I vowed not be suckered in by another series this season. It’s more of mild advice, really. Did I listen to this cautionary reminder? Heavens, no. I had to wade through the files of my ‘maybe folder’ (Yes, I do have one.) and not-so-randomly select an episode. And here I am, in a frantic search of subbed and raw releases. I never learn.

Beware of Spoilers. You have been warned.

05.24.06 @ 2am

Saiunkoku Monogatari

Naddie 05.24.06 / 7am

No kidding, this one was in my “Maybe” folder too (which doesn’t exist except for in my mind) and of course I had to be tempted by all these anime blogs, and of course the title quickly exceeds my expectations (I’m looking at you, Fushigi Yuugi) and has been upgraded to the “OMGYES definitely” folder. :D

becks 05.24.06 / 10am

Brace yourself for the incoming Shuuei/Kouyuu fanservice. :D

Amita 05.24.06 / 1pm

it’s definitely worth it! please continue blogging this! =)

Ten 05.24.06 / 7pm

If it continues in the direction I’m expecting, this might become a huge favorite of mine. And the anticipation of fanservice… Be still my heart. Hee.

With the subs coming out in a slower pace, I think there’s a better blogging possibility. =)

Elaine 05.28.06 / 4am

basically i fell head over heels at their opening coz it was just soo deliciously made. but i have to admit that i was a bit uncertain bout it at the beginning first glance, coz it resembled fushigi yuugi so much.

Ten 05.28.06 / 7pm

I know what you mean. I’m too smitten with series right now.

Nixi 08.22.06 / 7pm

Yikes! My sister got me hooked on Naruto (By YouTube) and then I found Saiunkoku Monogatari BUT I can’t seem to find a subbed version of ep. 10 and up! What to do!? If only somebody would submit subbed eps. of my new found happiness, I wouldn’t be so distressed!

Do me a favour and somehow enter a subbed version of the rest of the series up until the last one out on YouTube would you?

Tah,
Many Thanks,
Nixi

Kanny 01.04.08 / 2am

OMG! I’ve been crazy with Ryuuki will closing by and fall in love with Shuurei! I hope they can making together them to the romantic scene! Ow!

ysp: duh!

Saiunkoku Monogatari: Episode 01

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Saiunkoku Monogatari: Episode 01

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Unfortunately, comments left prior to May 13, 2006 were not imported in the WP transtition.