彩云国物语 动画第一/二季 Saiunkoku Monogatari

I've finally finished watching this 2 part series. The actually story is still in progress, but the anime has ended. I've to say I'm very satisfied with the development of Shuurei's character and how the plot brings all the characters together and against each other. It can be quite boring at times, but a little patience from the viewers will reap rewards, certainly.

I have to say though, the main male leads are quite boring and dull. I have no idea why the emperor's popularity is so high... I'm totally with Reishin (Shuurei's 2nd uncle) and Sho Taishi, that he is so immature and stupid. The only thing I have with this story is that Shuurei is bound to end up with this idiot sooner or later. Fine. Given he is inexperienced and pampered, but the whole story kept emphasizing that he is so lonely the more he learns to be the highest one up there in the heirachy, it becomes so irritating! Grow up and start to manage your govt already!

Seiran was interesting in the first season, but in the 2nd he kinda disappeared... I also dunno wat to say abt him....

I think the 2 antagonist in the first season was more interesting than all the guys added together... 茶太保and 茶朔洵. The first seemingly plotted to overthrow the emperor, but in actual fact wanted the emperor to use this as an excuse to eradicate the corrupted Sa family and free 茶州. How brilliant.
The latter, a very eerily intelligent guy who even outsmarts Seiran... And he fell for Shuurei. If only he lived a little longer...Because I thought he was actually succeeding in courting Shuurei's heart... How she cried for him...

And talking about Shuurei's love life.... There are so many pairings for her, but mostly the king or Seiran. However, I'm actually inclining towards Ensei. But for heaven's sake, there has only been ONE fanfic on them, and Kirin acutally has more than him! 都不知道他们怎么把两个人扯到一起...

Why I support Ensei X Shuurei?










Just look at the love!
Shuurei has never. NEVER. flung herself onto anyone, ANYONE, (ok...maybe kirin, but that was due to fear), before, with such joy and exuberence!
And in the 2nd half of the 2nd season, when she lets him out of jail, their reunion was so cute! Even tantan couldn't help commenting how loveydovey they were. Shuurei hugged his head, AND, let him get so close!
ALL THESE MUST MEAN SOMETHING AND IT DEFINITELY IS NOT JUST BROTHERLY-SISTERLY LOVE!



Just look how gentle he is....And ya, I know that Shuurei's ans is yes to the question... Heh ^_^




Tantan is always the insightful one. But still, at the end of it all, he still does not admit it. Sigh...