very nice and lovely anime. i enjoyed watching it. 
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.
Comedy, Drama, Historical, Romance, Shoujo
Official Manga Website:
http://www.kadokawa.co.jp/saiunkoku/index.php
Official NHK Website:
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/anime/saiunkoku/index.html
YouTube:
Episode 1 1/3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsPbpTO7XOQ
Episode 1 2/3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBHLlex29oI
Episode 1 3/3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3nFcQ9BAhY
