Saiunkoku Monogatari

Description

Shurei Hong, destitute but of noble birth, has always dreamed of working as a civil servant in the imperial court of Saiunkoku, but women are barred from holding office. The emperor Ryuki, however, refuses to take command, leaving everything to his advisors. Shurei is asked to become a consort to the emperor to persuade the ne’er-do-well ruler to govern.
Shurei enters the palace as Ryuki’s consort, but he has yet to seek her out. It is rumored that men, not women, share the emperor’s bedchamber. Shurei must think of a way to stop the emperor from shirking his responsibilities, but she has to find him first. (From Viz)

Official Korean Translation

Type

Manga

Related Series

Saiunkoku Monogatari (Novel) (Adapted From)

Associated Names

Colourcloud Palace

Gia sư của hoàng đế

Story of Saiunkoku

Story of the Land of Many-Colored Clouds

Tales of Saiunkoku

The Story of Saiunkoku

Thái Vân Quốc Truyện

Повесть о Стране Цветных Облаков

บุปผาคู่บัลลังก์ (Thai)

彩云国物语

彩雲国物語

채운국 이야기

Groups Scanlating

Latest Release(s)

v.6 c.26 by Paperdolls Project 10 years ago

c.25 by Paperdolls Project 11 years ago

c.24 by S2scans 12 years ago

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Status in Country of Origin

9 Volumes (Complete)

Completely Scanlated?

Yes

Anime Start/End Chapter

Starts at Vol 1, Chap 1

Ends at

User Reviews

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Forum

1 topics, 7 posts

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User Rating

Average: 8.6 / 10.0 (422 votes)

Bayesian Average: 8.45 / 10.0

43%

22%

16%

Last Updated

May 2nd, 2025 5:30am PDT - 1 week ago

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Genre

Comedy Drama Fantasy Harem Historical Romance Shoujo
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Author(s)

Artist(s)

Year

Original Publisher

Kadokawa Shoten

Serialized In (magazine)

Beans Ace (Kadokawa Shoten)

Asuka (Kadokawa Shoten)

Licensed (in English)

Yes

English Publisher

Viz (9 Volumes - Complete)

Activity Stats (vs. other series)

Weekly Pos #692

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Monthly Pos #1701 (No change)

3 Month Pos #2316

(-968)

6 Month Pos #4463

(+174)

Year Pos #5494

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List Stats

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On 352 completed lists

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Complete for real?

5 months ago

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Lost interest after a few volumes

by AndelMartina
2 years ago

Rating: 7.0 / 10.0

First two volumes were interesting, then the story started dragging and became boring. I read 5 volumes, after that I couldn't convince myself to keep reading, as I felt bored.

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only 9 volumes?!?

by kyashi39
9 years ago

Rating: 9.0 / 10.0

only 9 volumes?!? and it's complete already?!?
I hope they finish until the last volume of novel!!!!!!!!!!1!!!!!
So, we could have a proper ending at least on manga. If they don't adopt the rest of novel into anime.

Shuurei did end up with emperor. But only in the novel. Since the manga ended abruptly in Shuurei passing barely for government position exam. While the anime in s2...I can't recall but it's still incomplete too.

I'll honestly collect all of the volumes a.k.a. purchase them officially (online), IF it will cover the rest of the novel until the "real ending" or even at least a "better alternate ending."

... Last updated 9 years ago

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meh

by Azure_1802
11 years ago

Rating: 7.0 / 10.0

i think it has good art and the plot's interesting at its start, but i don't like the reverse harem (i think it's irrelevant) and somehow there're too many supporting characters that i can't remember all of the names.
to sum up, i like the way the author build the background and the mangaka's art work, but i don't like the plot

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nice

by jungyunho
13 years ago

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can't get enough of this manga and anime. love how some of the characters have 'hidden' personalities. and I agree, the character and plot twist build ups are awesome!

i really hope they make a season 3 for the anime and make the other light novels part of the manga

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thats not the end

by Hespia Klarerin
14 years ago

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to the person below

thats the ending of the second season of anime, not the entire anime
the anime is currently in indefinite hitus

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My opinion

by Krysic
14 years ago

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I've watched the anime, and the ending of THAT series dissapointed me.

You'd think that Shuurei would accept his feelings and they'd end up together, but it just drags you on. There was more romance between her and that bad guy, but she like doesn't show much love to the emperor. >: ( poor guy.

I am a lil hesitant on reading the manga, cause i was pissed off about the ending of the anime. I know they are usually different, but still.

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SO CUTE

by cecixiao78
15 years ago

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awww the characters are all so cute. they all have their own presonalities that make them special and unique. especially the majesty. hes adorable so cute. I havent seen the anime but i think the manga is not as bad as the people say it is. I also think its best to read the manga then watch the anime always best to do that.

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Loved the Anime

by Fareki
15 years ago

Rating: 9.0 / 10.0

It was one of the best things I've ever watched/read, and I'm not saying this lightly. Sigh....there are so many good things about the story, especially all the political intrigue and ongoings, which I love. All the characters are likable, and each have their own distinct personality. There aren't many extremes personality wise. My current favorite characters are Shi Seiran, Yougetsu (love this guy), Ensei, and Ran Shuuei along with Kou Shouka and (minor character) Kijin Kou, the treasury person. I would have liked to call Shuurei one of my favorites as she is the main character, but I felt that she was too naive. Her personality was real enough, but I guess I just like the extremes anyways. ^.^'

Personally I like Seiran better than Ryuuki. Ryuuki is just too childish. Sure he might play on some maternal (and I'm assuming that most of the people who read this are female) feelings, but it gets irritating sometimes. Seiran is much more mature and (most of the time) reserved.

This is most interesting josei I've read/watched so far. Interconnecting plots, intriguing backstories, along with an fascinating universe make it a definite read/watch. But those that are just hung up on action stories wouldn't like this genre. Don't read it if you don't like politics (and I use that term loosely).

EDIT:: Never mind, my favorite character has become Sakujun. Curse you episode 35!!!!!

... Last updated 14 years ago

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Brilliant

by Serafimangel
15 years ago

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I agree, it rocks, shame that the manga is so far behind the anime, but it actually is much truer to the novel than the anime is. The novel is still ongoing and is past the anime now (by a couple of volumes). I like the art, the backgrounds are so detailed.

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I can relate

by janicedmanuzon
15 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

I'm very happy that a lot of people really like Saiunkoku Monogatari. It's such an interesting story and it's not like the others.It's really a josei, Fave_chan? I thought that it was also shoujo. So sad. Until now, it still isn't updated. I hope that they will continue the anime. Well, my favorite character would be Seiran, because he's so passionate, don't you think so? Especially at the time when he slammed his fists after getting really pissed off with Sa Sakujun. Anyways, you're all really cool!

... Last updated 15 years ago

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